You need a list of every file in a folder, maybe for an archive, an inventory or a client report, and Windows Explorer gives you no way to print it. Directory List & Print Pro exists for that gap. It reads a folder, optionally with all its subfolders, and turns the contents into a list you can print, copy or export.
Quick facts
- Platform: Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11 (32 and 64 bit)
- Licence: a free version you can test and use, which becomes the Pro version when you enter a paid license key
- Languages: English, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese
- Disk space: about 20 MB
- Installer: digitally signed, with no advertising or third-party software
Key features
List folders and subfolders, with the depth you choose
You can list all files in a folder, including subfolders if needed, and set how many levels deep the list goes. Options let you include the files and subdirectories within each directory.
Print or export to Word, Excel, PDF, HTML or XML
You can print the list directly, copy it to the clipboard, or open it in Word and Excel. Writer and Calc from OpenOffice and LibreOffice work too, and so do TXT, CSV, HTML and XML output.
Copy, move or delete the files you listed
The Action tab lets you copy, move or delete the files in your list. Copying or moving can keep the file creation date.
Media lists and batch scripts
You can build lists of MP3, Ogg Vorbis and WMA audio files, and video lists with length information. The program also suits repeatedly creating predefined lists in batch scripts, and you can start it with a directory path as a parameter.
Explorer context menu
An "Open in Directory List & Print" entry can be added to the folder context menu in Windows Explorer, so you can start from the folder you are looking at.
Who it's for
It suits anyone who documents folder contents: office staff keeping file inventories, people sorting large MP3 or video collections, and IT users who want repeatable lists from scripts. The vendor also describes it as useful for computer forensics.
Pros and cons
Pros
- You can try the free version before paying for Pro.
- Many output formats, from print to Word, Excel, PDF, HTML and XML.
- Available in six languages.
- Small install, about 20 MB.
Cons
- Windows only.
- The Pro version needs a paid license key on top of the free install.
- Windows may show a security message during installation, and you then have to choose "More info" and "Run anyway".
What users say
"The functionality you added to Directory List & Print is outstanding." (Infonautics Software website)
FAQs
Can I try it before buying?
Yes. The free version can be tested and used before purchase, and a paid license key upgrades it to Pro.
Which Windows versions does it run on?
Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11, in 32-bit and 64-bit editions.
Can I open the list in Word or Excel?
Yes. You can open the list directly in Word or Excel, or show it as a PDF, HTML or XML table.
Does it only list files?
No. You can also copy, move or delete the listed files.
System requirements
- Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 (32 bit and 64 bit)
- About 20 MB disk space