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Free and Open Source • v0.1.8

Your unorganized folder,
fixed in one click.

Sorts cluttered files into neat folders and isolates duplicates. Works 100% offline with instant one-click undo.

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Also available for macOS (.dmg) and Portable Windows (.zip).
📁 Downloads Folder (6 Unsorted Files) Cluttered Root
README.md 7.3 KB
classifier.py 4.2 KB
icon_light.png 7.3 KB
favicon.png (Duplicate) 7.3 KB
pyproject.toml 844 B
release.yml 5.4 KB
✓ Zero file loss guarantee 100% Offline • Instant Undo
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100% Offline

Files never leave your computer. Zero cloud servers, telemetry, or account logins.

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One-Click Undo

Press Command-Z (or Ctrl+Z) to reverse any session and restore files to original paths.

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Lightning Fast

Sorts 1,000 files in under 0.4 seconds. Uses less than 30 MB of memory.

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Free & Open Source

MIT licensed. Clean, inspectable Python code available publicly on GitHub.

Three steps. That is all.

No complex rules or configuration required.

1

Choose a folder

Pick your Downloads, Desktop, or workspace. ByteSift discovers every file in milliseconds without modifying anything.

2

Preview the plan

ByteSift inspects real content inside each file and flags identical duplicate copies so you see what happens upfront.

3

Organize

Click Organize Files. Files slot into neat folders instantly. Press Ctrl+Z anytime if you change your mind.

Built for everyday files

Whatever lands in your downloads, ByteSift knows how to handle it.

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Downloads Chaos

Installers, ZIP archives, spreadsheets, and configuration files sorted cleanly into their own subfolders.

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Photos & Graphics

PNGs, JPEGs, and icons organized into Images folders, keeping project assets and photo dumps neat.

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Invoices & Documents

PDF statements, notes, and text files categorized cleanly so you can find important paperwork instantly.

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Duplicate Isolation

Identifies exact identical copies using cryptographic SHA-256 hashes and isolates them safely without deleting.

Watch your files sort themselves

Scroll down to watch scattered files glide into destination folders.

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All files organized

Separated cleanly by type, duplicates safely isolated.

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README.md
Markdown • 7.3 KB
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icon_light.png
PNG Image • 7.3 KB
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classifier.py
Python • 4.2 KB
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organizer.py
Python • 7.7 KB
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release.yml
YAML Config • 5.4 KB
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favicon.png
Exact Duplicate
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pyproject.toml
TOML Config • 844 B
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magic_bytes.py
Python • 3.6 KB
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icon_dark.ico
Icon Asset • 15 KB
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LICENSE
MIT Text • 1.1 KB
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Simple desktop interface

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1. Open ByteSift
Click Browse Folder to choose any directory.
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ByteSift • Offline File Organizer
v0.1.8
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icon_light.png
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classifier.py
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favicon.png
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Questions & answers

Everything you need to know about safety and privacy.

Does ByteSift delete anything?
Never. ByteSift does not delete, alter, or overwrite files. It only organizes files into clean subfolders within the folder you choose.
What happens to duplicates?
ByteSift identifies identical copies using cryptographic SHA-256 hashes and isolates them into a dedicated Duplicates folder. You can review them safely anytime.
How do I undo an organization?
Press Ctrl+Z (or Command-Z on macOS) or click Undo Last Session. ByteSift keeps an atomic local journal that restores every file to its previous location.
Why did Windows or Edge show "isn't commonly downloaded"?
ByteSift is a free community open-source tool without expensive commercial certificates. When newly compiled, Windows displays a standard reputation warning until thousands have downloaded it. Click More info → Run anyway. All code is public on GitHub.

Get ByteSift Free

Available for Windows and macOS. Free under the MIT license.

Windows

Windows 10 and 11. Standard installer wizard.

Download for Windows
v0.1.8 Installer Portable (.zip)

macOS

Apple Silicon (M1-M4) and Intel Macs.

Download for Mac (.dmg)
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