Folder Merging

Folder Merging lets you combine the contents of two folders cleanly, without manually copying everything yourself.

What Folder Merging does

Folder Merging:

• Merges files from one folder into another

• Handles conflicts when files with the same name already exist

• Lets you choose how to treat newer vs older items

Merge two folders

To merge:

1. In Path Finder, locate the folders you want to merge.

2. Drag one folder onto another folder with the same name (or the desired target folder).

3. When prompted, choose Merge.

Path Finder will combine the contents of the two folders.

Handle conflicts and newer items

During merging, you may see options like:

• Overwrite existing files

• Skip files that already exist

• Only copy newer items

This helps you:

• Consolidate folders from different sources

• Avoid duplicates or unintentional overwrites

• Ensure that newer versions are preserved

Use Folder Merging when you’re consolidating backups, combining project folders, or cleaning up duplicated structures.