You can do this entirely in
File Explorer (no CMD/PowerShell) and end up with a
text list you can reuse later.
Method 1 (best): Search *.avi + drag into Notepad (creates a list)
- Open File Explorer and go to the folder you want (or the parent folder).
- In the search box (top-right) type:
*.avi
- If you want it to include subfolders too, make sure you’re searching from the parent folder. (Explorer search normally includes subfolders; you can also set Search options → All subfolders if shown.
- When results appear, press Ctrl + A (select all).
- Open Notepad.
- Drag and drop the selected files from Explorer into Notepad.
Result: Notepad will contain one line per file (full path), which you can save as a
.txt list.
Method 2: Search *.avi + “Copy as path” + paste
- Search:
*.avi
- Ctrl + A to select all results.
- Right-click any selected file → Copy as path.
- Paste into Notepad / Excel.
This produces a clean list of full paths (usually quoted).
Method 3: Filter by file type (no typing *.avi)
If you prefer clicking filters:
- Open the folder.
- Click the search box, then use search filters like Type (or “Kind”) if they appear.
- Choose Video and then refine by extension by typing
.avi in search if needed.
(Depending on Windows 11 build, the exact filter UI varies; Method 1/2 always works.
If you tell me whether you want:
- file names only (no path), or
- full paths, and
- whether you need subfolders included,
…I can give you the cleanest approach for that exact output format.