How does Folder2Text work?

Select a folder, choose export options (file types, filters, output format), and generate a formatted text file. The output is optimized for copy-paste into ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI assistants.

What file formats are supported?

All common text formats: .txt, .md, .js, .py, .java, .cpp, .html, .css, .json, .xml, .yaml, .go, .rs, .ts, .jsx, .tsx, .vue, .php, .rb, .sh, and more. Binary files are listed but content excluded.

Is my data private and secure?

100% private. Folder2Text runs entirely on your local machine with no internet connection required. Your data never leaves your computer, ensuring complete privacy and security.

What is the difference between Standard and Pro?

Standard includes core features: folder structure export, file content inclusion, basic filtering. Pro adds custom export templates, file splitting for large projects, regex filtering, preset configurations, and priority support.

Can Folder2Text handle large codebases?

Yes. Pro includes automatic file splitting to keep exports within LLM token limits. Split by file count, size, or directory depth, ensuring context never exceeds model constraints.

Which LLMs work best with Folder2Text?

Optimized for all major LLMs: ChatGPT (GPT-4, GPT-3.5), Claude (Sonnet, Opus, Haiku), Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, and other assistants. Format is human-readable and machine-parseable.

How do I install Folder2Text?

Download from folder2text.com, run the installer, launch the app. No configuration needed. Works on Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Store version coming soon.

Can I filter which files to include?

Yes. Filter by file extension, size, date modified, or custom regex patterns (Pro). Exclude node_modules, .git, build folders, or any path patterns you specify.

What's the maximum folder size supported?

No hard limit. Pro auto-splits large folders to fit LLM token limits (8K, 32K, 128K, 200K configurable). Standard handles folders up to 50MB output size efficiently.

Does Folder2Text work with Git repositories?

Perfectly. Automatically excludes .git folder. Export your entire repo with proper tree structure, ideal for code reviews, documentation generation, and LLM-assisted refactoring.

Can I customize the output format?

Pro version offers custom templates: Markdown, XML, JSON, or plain text. Configure header/footer, separator style, indentation, and metadata inclusion. Save templates as presets.

Folder2Text - Convert Folders to AI-Friendly Text Format for LLM Prompts

What is Folder2Text? Folder2Text is a Windows desktop tool that converts folder structures and file contents into AI-friendly text format, perfect for creating context files for ChatGPT, Claude, and other LLMs.