Filter Rules

Define include and exclude rules by extension, name pattern, size, date, and attributes to control which files are processed.

Overview

Filter rules control which files are included or excluded from copy, move, sync, and other operations. Rules are evaluated in priority order and can match on file extension, name pattern (wildcard or regex), size range, date range, and file attributes.

Rule Types

Two rule types work together:

  • Include — only process files matching these rules. If any include rules exist, files not matching any include rule are skipped.
  • Exclude — skip files matching these rules, even if they match an include rule. Exclude rules take priority.

Filter Profiles

Save and load filter configurations as reusable profiles. Apply profiles to copy jobs, sync operations, or the queue. Built-in profiles include: Skip System Files, Images Only, Documents Only, Source Code, and No Temp Files. Create custom profiles for your workflow.

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