If you’ve ever needed to organize a large batch of files or set up project folders, creating them one by one can be tedious. Fortunately, Windows 11 offers several ways to create multiple folders at once — using built-in tools like Command Prompt, PowerShell, or even a simple text file.
Whether you’re managing photos, projects, or documents, this guide will show you how to quickly generate multiple folders in just a few seconds.
Make Multiple Folders at Once in Windows
You don’t need any third-party tools to create multiple folders at once — everything can be done with Windows’ built-in utilities. Just make sure you have administrator access if you’re creating folders in system-protected directories.
Tip: Before running batch commands, it’s a good idea to create a test folder (like “TestFolders”) so you can experiment safely without affecting your main files.
Step 1: Create Multiple Folders Using Command Prompt
Command Prompt is one of the quickest ways to create several folders simultaneously.
- Press Windows + R, type cmd, and press Enter.
- Navigate to the directory where you want to create the folders. For example, if you want to create them inside your Documents folder, type:
cd C:\Users\<YourUsername>\Documents - Once you’re in the desired location, use the mkdir command (short for “make directory”).
To create multiple folders at once, type:
mkdir Folder1 Folder2 Folder3
Each folder name should be separated by a space. When you press Enter, Windows will instantly create all three folders inside the current directory.
If you want to create folders with spaces in their names, use quotation marks:
mkdir "Project A" "Project B" "Project C"
Step 2: Create Multiple Folders from a Text File
If you need to create a large number of folders — say, 50 or 100 — typing them all manually in Command Prompt can be cumbersome. Instead, you can use a text file as input.
- Open Notepad and list each folder name on a separate line, for example:
January February March April May - Save the file as folders.txt in a convenient location like your Desktop.
- Open Command Prompt and navigate to the folder containing your text file.
- Run the following command:
for /f "delims=" %a in (folders.txt) do mkdir "%a"
Windows will read each line from the text file and create a folder for it. This is one of the easiest ways to mass-generate custom folder names.
Step 3: Create Multiple Folders Using PowerShell
PowerShell provides even more flexibility for creating folders in bulk.
- Press Windows + X and select Windows Terminal (Admin) or PowerShell (Admin).
- Navigate to the target directory using the cd command:
cd "C:\Users\<YourUsername>\Documents" - Use this command to create several folders at once:
"Design","Development","Testing","Deployment" | ForEach-Object {New-Item -ItemType Directory -Name $_}
This will create folders named Design, Development, Testing, and Deployment. You can modify the list to include any folder names you need.
If you want to create folders from a list stored in a text file, use:
Get-Content "C:\Users\<YourUsername>\Desktop\folders.txt" | ForEach-Object {New-Item -ItemType Directory -Name $_}
PowerShell will read the file line by line and create folders accordingly.
Step 4: Use File Explorer with a Batch File
If you prefer a double-click solution, you can create a batch file that automatically generates folders.
- Open Notepad.
- Type the following lines:
@echo off cd C:\Users\<YourUsername>\Documents mkdir Folder1 Folder2 Folder3 pause - Save the file with a .bat extension — for example, CreateFolders.bat.
- Double-click the batch file to run it.
This approach is perfect if you regularly need to generate the same set of folders for different projects.
Step 5: Create Numbered or Sequential Folders Automatically
If you need a large number of folders with a numbered sequence (for example, Folder1 to Folder100), PowerShell makes it easy.
- Open PowerShell (Admin).
- Navigate to your desired location.
- Run the following command:
1..100 | ForEach-Object {New-Item -ItemType Directory -Name "Folder$_"}
This will instantly create 100 folders named Folder1, Folder2, Folder3, and so on. You can adjust the range (for example, 1..50) to create as many folders as you need.
Step 6: Use Third-Party Tools (Optional)
If you prefer a graphical approach, there are third-party utilities designed for bulk folder creation.
Popular options include:
- Bulk Rename Utility – primarily for renaming, but can also create multiple folders based on templates.
- Text 2 Folders – lets you paste folder names from a text list and generate them with one click.
- NirCmd – a command-line tool with folder creation and automation capabilities.
These tools can save time if you frequently create structured directories for projects, media, or archives.
Step 7: Verify Folder Creation
Once you’ve created the folders, open File Explorer and navigate to your chosen directory. You should see all your new folders listed.
If some folder names contain restricted characters (like *, ?, /, or :), Windows will skip them during creation. Review your list or text file to ensure all folder names follow Windows naming rules.
Wrapping Up
Creating multiple folders at once in Windows 11 is faster than ever thanks to built-in tools like Command Prompt and PowerShell. Whether you need just a handful of project folders or hundreds of sequential directories, you can automate the process with a single command or script.
For everyday users, Command Prompt and text file methods are the easiest. For advanced users, PowerShell offers more flexibility — especially when creating folders dynamically from lists or sequences.
Once you master these techniques, you’ll never waste time right-clicking and selecting “New Folder” again.
