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Clean Up Your Desktop Automatically

Hundreds of screenshots, random downloads, and untitled-file-3.docx are buried under your wallpaper. FilePilot scans your Desktop, groups files by content into smart folders, archives screenshots older than 30 days, and gives you back a clean workspace in under 5 minutes — without deleting a thing.

Why FilePilot

Smart Folders

FilePilot reads each Desktop file and assigns it to a category folder: Screenshots, Documents, Images, Installers, Archives. Original filenames preserved.

Screenshot Auto-Archive

Screenshots older than your chosen window (default 30 days) get moved to Pictures/Screenshots-Archive. The 50 most recent stay on Desktop for active work.

Run Once, Stay Clean

Set a weekly auto-tidy schedule. FilePilot quietly moves any new clutter into the right folders so your Desktop stays usable.

How FilePilot Works

  1. Install FilePilot. Mac (.dmg Apple Silicon) or Windows (.exe). Install in under a minute. The app appears in your menu bar / system tray.
  2. Choose Desktop Cleanup. Open FilePilot, click 'Tidy Desktop'. The app scans every Desktop file and proposes a folder structure based on what it finds.
  3. Approve & Apply. Review the proposed structure (you can edit categories), click Apply. Files move into smart folders in 10-30 seconds. Undo available for 30 days.

Desktop Mess We Untangle

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AI scan in minutes. Find duplicates, auto-organize folders, reclaim gigabytes of disk space. One-time $7.99 — no subscription. Mac, Windows, and Linux. 30-day refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will it move every file or let me pick?

Pick. FilePilot proposes a folder structure and shows you which files will go where. You approve, edit, or skip categories before anything moves.

What if I had files in a specific spot for a reason?

FilePilot keeps a 'Stay on Desktop' list — any file you mark stays put forever and is excluded from future tidies.

Can I undo a Desktop cleanup?

Yes — every move is logged and reversible for 30 days. Open the FilePilot timeline, find the cleanup session, click Undo. All files return to their exact previous Desktop positions.

Does it work with macOS Stage Manager or Spaces?

Yes — FilePilot works with the underlying file system, not the desktop window manager. Files moved off your visual Desktop reappear properly when you switch Spaces or Stage Manager scenes.

What about Windows .lnk shortcuts?

Shortcuts are detected and grouped into a 'Shortcuts' folder by default — you can also choose to leave all shortcuts in place. App icons are always preserved on Desktop.

Is there a way to keep my Desktop clean automatically going forward?

Yes. Enable Auto-Tidy in FilePilot preferences and pick a schedule (weekly is most popular). The app quietly moves new clutter into the right smart folders.

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