Windows 7 How to Rearrange Photos in Folder Without Drag-and-Drop in Windows

[sorel63]

I have a photos folder nd I cannot rearrenge the order of the photos by simply dragging them like in XP. Is there any solution?

 

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In newer versions of Windows, such as Windows 10 and Windows 11, the ability to manually rearrange photos by dragging and dropping them within a folder like you could in Windows XP is not natively supported. However, there are some workarounds and alternatives you can use to organize your photos in the desired order:

1. Renaming the Photos: You can rename the photos in the order you want them to appear. For example, you can add numbers at the beginning of each file name (e.g., 01_photo.jpg, 02_photo.jpg, etc.).
2. Using File Explorer's View Options:
   • Open the folder containing your photos.
   • Click on the "View" tab in File Explorer.
   • Select "Sort by" and then choose an option like "Name," "Date," or "Size" to organize your photos accordingly.
   []Third-Party Software: There are third-party file managers and photo management software available that offer more advanced sorting and arranging options for photos. []Creating Albums or Slideshows: Another way to organize your photos is to create albums or slideshows within a photo management app or software.
3. Batch Renaming Tools: You can use batch renaming tools to rename multiple files in a sequence easily. While these methods may not provide the exact drag-and-drop functionality you are looking for, they offer alternatives to help you organize your photos effectively in Windows.