Copy only certain file types from a folder structure to another
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I have a top folder with many sub-folders. It's named "a". There are many .png and .jpg files in there. I'd like to recursively copy "a" into a new folder "b", but only copy the .png and .jpg files. How do I achieve that?
files file-copy recursive
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I have a top folder with many sub-folders. It's named "a". There are many .png and .jpg files in there. I'd like to recursively copy "a" into a new folder "b", but only copy the .png and .jpg files. How do I achieve that?
files file-copy recursive
edited Feb 21 '16 at 23:35
don_crissti
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asked Feb 21 '16 at 17:14
JasonGenXJasonGenX
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rsync -a --include='*.png' --include='*.jpg' --include='*/' --exclude='*' a/ b/If you want to prune empty dirs add the-mswitch :rsync -am ....
– don_crissti
Feb 21 '16 at 20:18
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Please specify whether you want to recreate the directory structure (including only thejpg/pngfiles) underbor you just want to recursively search forjpg/pngunderaand copy them tob?
– don_crissti
Feb 21 '16 at 21:02
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If you want to copy the directory tree recursively, this is a duplicate of unix.stackexchange.com/questions/2161/… . If you want to put all the files directly under b, I can't find a duplicate. Which is it?
– Gilles
Feb 21 '16 at 21:50
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I have a top folder with many sub-folders. It's named "a". There are many .png and .jpg files in there. I'd like to recursively copy "a" into a new folder "b", but only copy the .png and .jpg files. How do I achieve that?
files file-copy recursive
edited Feb 21 '16 at 23:35
don_crissti
51.4k15138167
asked Feb 21 '16 at 17:14
JasonGenXJasonGenX
12314
I have a top folder with many sub-folders. It's named "a". There are many .png and .jpg files in there. I'd like to recursively copy "a" into a new folder "b", but only copy the .png and .jpg files. How do I achieve that?
files file-copy recursive
files file-copy recursive
edited Feb 21 '16 at 23:35
don_crissti
51.4k15138167
asked Feb 21 '16 at 17:14
JasonGenXJasonGenX
12314
edited Feb 21 '16 at 23:35
don_crissti
51.4k15138167
asked Feb 21 '16 at 17:14
JasonGenXJasonGenX
12314
edited Feb 21 '16 at 23:35
don_crissti
51.4k15138167
edited Feb 21 '16 at 23:35
don_crissti
51.4k15138167
edited Feb 21 '16 at 23:35
don_crissti
51.4k15138167
51.4k15138167
asked Feb 21 '16 at 17:14
JasonGenXJasonGenX
12314
asked Feb 21 '16 at 17:14
JasonGenXJasonGenX
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asked Feb 21 '16 at 17:14
JasonGenXJasonGenX
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12314
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rsync -a --include='*.png' --include='*.jpg' --include='*/' --exclude='*' a/ b/If you want to prune empty dirs add the-mswitch :rsync -am ....
– don_crissti
Feb 21 '16 at 20:18
1
Please specify whether you want to recreate the directory structure (including only thejpg/pngfiles) underbor you just want to recursively search forjpg/pngunderaand copy them tob?
– don_crissti
Feb 21 '16 at 21:02
2
If you want to copy the directory tree recursively, this is a duplicate of unix.stackexchange.com/questions/2161/… . If you want to put all the files directly under b, I can't find a duplicate. Which is it?
– Gilles
Feb 21 '16 at 21:50
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rsync -a --include='*.png' --include='*.jpg' --include='*/' --exclude='*' a/ b/If you want to prune empty dirs add the-mswitch :rsync -am ....
– don_crissti
Feb 21 '16 at 20:18
1
Please specify whether you want to recreate the directory structure (including only thejpg/pngfiles) underbor you just want to recursively search forjpg/pngunderaand copy them tob?
– don_crissti
Feb 21 '16 at 21:02
2
If you want to copy the directory tree recursively, this is a duplicate of unix.stackexchange.com/questions/2161/… . If you want to put all the files directly under b, I can't find a duplicate. Which is it?
– Gilles
Feb 21 '16 at 21:50
2
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rsync -a --include='*.png' --include='*.jpg' --include='*/' --exclude='*' a/ b/ If you want to prune empty dirs add the -m switch : rsync -am ....– don_crissti
Feb 21 '16 at 20:18
rsync -a --include='*.png' --include='*.jpg' --include='*/' --exclude='*' a/ b/ If you want to prune empty dirs add the -m switch : rsync -am ....– don_crissti
Feb 21 '16 at 20:18
1
1
Please specify whether you want to recreate the directory structure (including only the
jpg/png files) under b or you just want to recursively search for jpg/png under a and copy them to b ?– don_crissti
Feb 21 '16 at 21:02
Please specify whether you want to recreate the directory structure (including only the
jpg/png files) under b or you just want to recursively search for jpg/png under a and copy them to b ?– don_crissti
Feb 21 '16 at 21:02
2
2
If you want to copy the directory tree recursively, this is a duplicate of unix.stackexchange.com/questions/2161/… . If you want to put all the files directly under b, I can't find a duplicate. Which is it?
– Gilles
Feb 21 '16 at 21:50
If you want to copy the directory tree recursively, this is a duplicate of unix.stackexchange.com/questions/2161/… . If you want to put all the files directly under b, I can't find a duplicate. Which is it?
– Gilles
Feb 21 '16 at 21:50
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find a ( -name "*.png" -or -name "*.jpg" ) -exec cp b ;
answered Feb 21 '16 at 20:46
gardenheadgardenhead
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Whoops, I accidentally used*.pngtwice and forgot.jpg. This is what happens when I try to answer questions while listening to music. Thanks for catching my mistake.
– gardenhead
Feb 21 '16 at 20:56
OK, I think I got it this time. I learned something new aboutfindtoday. Thanks.
– gardenhead
Feb 21 '16 at 21:06
One more thing: stick with-oinstead of-or, it's more portable.
– don_crissti
Feb 21 '16 at 21:13
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for file in $(find a -name "*.jpg" -o -name "*.png")
do
cp $file b/$file
done
edited Feb 21 '16 at 18:35
Jakuje
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answered Feb 21 '16 at 17:43
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One-liner
cp $(find a -name "*.jpg" -o -name "*.png") b
answered Feb 21 '16 at 18:48
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A bit shorter if there are more file types, using brace expansion
cp -r source_directory/*.png,jpg,jpeg target_directory
This gives an error whenever a file of a type does not exist. see https://serverfault.com/a/153893
Add 2>/dev/null to hide these errors
Add || : to not cause an exit code
cp -r source_directory/*.png,jpg,jpeg target_directory 2>/dev/null || :
answered Feb 15 at 13:53
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find a ( -name "*.png" -or -name "*.jpg" ) -exec cp b ;
answered Feb 21 '16 at 20:46
gardenheadgardenhead
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Whoops, I accidentally used*.pngtwice and forgot.jpg. This is what happens when I try to answer questions while listening to music. Thanks for catching my mistake.
– gardenhead
Feb 21 '16 at 20:56
OK, I think I got it this time. I learned something new aboutfindtoday. Thanks.
– gardenhead
Feb 21 '16 at 21:06
One more thing: stick with-oinstead of-or, it's more portable.
– don_crissti
Feb 21 '16 at 21:13
add a comment |
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find a ( -name "*.png" -or -name "*.jpg" ) -exec cp b ;
answered Feb 21 '16 at 20:46
gardenheadgardenhead
1,3072710
Whoops, I accidentally used*.pngtwice and forgot.jpg. This is what happens when I try to answer questions while listening to music. Thanks for catching my mistake.
– gardenhead
Feb 21 '16 at 20:56
OK, I think I got it this time. I learned something new aboutfindtoday. Thanks.
– gardenhead
Feb 21 '16 at 21:06
One more thing: stick with-oinstead of-or, it's more portable.
– don_crissti
Feb 21 '16 at 21:13
add a comment |
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find a ( -name "*.png" -or -name "*.jpg" ) -exec cp b ;
answered Feb 21 '16 at 20:46
gardenheadgardenhead
1,3072710
find a ( -name "*.png" -or -name "*.jpg" ) -exec cp b ;
answered Feb 21 '16 at 20:46
gardenheadgardenhead
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edited Feb 21 '16 at 21:06
answered Feb 21 '16 at 20:46
gardenheadgardenhead
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answered Feb 21 '16 at 20:46
gardenheadgardenhead
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answered Feb 21 '16 at 20:46
gardenheadgardenhead
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1,3072710
Whoops, I accidentally used*.pngtwice and forgot.jpg. This is what happens when I try to answer questions while listening to music. Thanks for catching my mistake.
– gardenhead
Feb 21 '16 at 20:56
OK, I think I got it this time. I learned something new aboutfindtoday. Thanks.
– gardenhead
Feb 21 '16 at 21:06
One more thing: stick with-oinstead of-or, it's more portable.
– don_crissti
Feb 21 '16 at 21:13
add a comment |
Whoops, I accidentally used*.pngtwice and forgot.jpg. This is what happens when I try to answer questions while listening to music. Thanks for catching my mistake.
– gardenhead
Feb 21 '16 at 20:56
OK, I think I got it this time. I learned something new aboutfindtoday. Thanks.
– gardenhead
Feb 21 '16 at 21:06
One more thing: stick with-oinstead of-or, it's more portable.
– don_crissti
Feb 21 '16 at 21:13
Whoops, I accidentally used
*.png twice and forgot .jpg. This is what happens when I try to answer questions while listening to music. Thanks for catching my mistake.– gardenhead
Feb 21 '16 at 20:56
Whoops, I accidentally used
*.png twice and forgot .jpg. This is what happens when I try to answer questions while listening to music. Thanks for catching my mistake.– gardenhead
Feb 21 '16 at 20:56
OK, I think I got it this time. I learned something new about
find today. Thanks.– gardenhead
Feb 21 '16 at 21:06
OK, I think I got it this time. I learned something new about
find today. Thanks.– gardenhead
Feb 21 '16 at 21:06
One more thing: stick with
-o instead of -or, it's more portable.– don_crissti
Feb 21 '16 at 21:13
One more thing: stick with
-o instead of -or, it's more portable.– don_crissti
Feb 21 '16 at 21:13
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for file in $(find a -name "*.jpg" -o -name "*.png")
do
cp $file b/$file
done
edited Feb 21 '16 at 18:35
Jakuje
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answered Feb 21 '16 at 17:43
MelBurslanMelBurslan
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for file in $(find a -name "*.jpg" -o -name "*.png")
do
cp $file b/$file
done
edited Feb 21 '16 at 18:35
Jakuje
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answered Feb 21 '16 at 17:43
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for file in $(find a -name "*.jpg" -o -name "*.png")
do
cp $file b/$file
done
edited Feb 21 '16 at 18:35
Jakuje
16.5k53155
answered Feb 21 '16 at 17:43
MelBurslanMelBurslan
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for file in $(find a -name "*.jpg" -o -name "*.png")
do
cp $file b/$file
done
edited Feb 21 '16 at 18:35
Jakuje
16.5k53155
answered Feb 21 '16 at 17:43
MelBurslanMelBurslan
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edited Feb 21 '16 at 18:35
Jakuje
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edited Feb 21 '16 at 18:35
Jakuje
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edited Feb 21 '16 at 18:35
Jakuje
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answered Feb 21 '16 at 17:43
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answered Feb 21 '16 at 17:43
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One-liner
cp $(find a -name "*.jpg" -o -name "*.png") b
answered Feb 21 '16 at 18:48
MarwareMarware
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One-liner
cp $(find a -name "*.jpg" -o -name "*.png") b
answered Feb 21 '16 at 18:48
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One-liner
cp $(find a -name "*.jpg" -o -name "*.png") b
answered Feb 21 '16 at 18:48
MarwareMarware
386210
One-liner
cp $(find a -name "*.jpg" -o -name "*.png") b
answered Feb 21 '16 at 18:48
MarwareMarware
386210
answered Feb 21 '16 at 18:48
MarwareMarware
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A bit shorter if there are more file types, using brace expansion
cp -r source_directory/*.png,jpg,jpeg target_directory
This gives an error whenever a file of a type does not exist. see https://serverfault.com/a/153893
Add 2>/dev/null to hide these errors
Add || : to not cause an exit code
cp -r source_directory/*.png,jpg,jpeg target_directory 2>/dev/null || :
answered Feb 15 at 13:53
Roger BartonRoger Barton
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A bit shorter if there are more file types, using brace expansion
cp -r source_directory/*.png,jpg,jpeg target_directory
This gives an error whenever a file of a type does not exist. see https://serverfault.com/a/153893
Add 2>/dev/null to hide these errors
Add || : to not cause an exit code
cp -r source_directory/*.png,jpg,jpeg target_directory 2>/dev/null || :
answered Feb 15 at 13:53
Roger BartonRoger Barton
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A bit shorter if there are more file types, using brace expansion
cp -r source_directory/*.png,jpg,jpeg target_directory
This gives an error whenever a file of a type does not exist. see https://serverfault.com/a/153893
Add 2>/dev/null to hide these errors
Add || : to not cause an exit code
cp -r source_directory/*.png,jpg,jpeg target_directory 2>/dev/null || :
answered Feb 15 at 13:53
Roger BartonRoger Barton
1
A bit shorter if there are more file types, using brace expansion
cp -r source_directory/*.png,jpg,jpeg target_directory
This gives an error whenever a file of a type does not exist. see https://serverfault.com/a/153893
Add 2>/dev/null to hide these errors
Add || : to not cause an exit code
cp -r source_directory/*.png,jpg,jpeg target_directory 2>/dev/null || :
answered Feb 15 at 13:53
Roger BartonRoger Barton
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answered Feb 15 at 13:53
Roger BartonRoger Barton
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rsync -a --include='*.png' --include='*.jpg' --include='*/' --exclude='*' a/ b/If you want to prune empty dirs add the-mswitch :rsync -am ....– don_crissti
Feb 21 '16 at 20:18
1
Please specify whether you want to recreate the directory structure (including only the
jpg/pngfiles) underbor you just want to recursively search forjpg/pngunderaand copy them tob?– don_crissti
Feb 21 '16 at 21:02
2
If you want to copy the directory tree recursively, this is a duplicate of unix.stackexchange.com/questions/2161/… . If you want to put all the files directly under b, I can't find a duplicate. Which is it?
– Gilles
Feb 21 '16 at 21:50