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Getting Started with Sortio
Learn how to use Sortio to organize your files with AI-powered sorting.
Installing Sortio
Sortio is available for macOS and Windows. Follow these steps to get started:
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1Download Sortio from our download page
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2Install the application on your computer
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3Launch Sortio and sign in or create an account
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4Choose an AI model for file processing
Data Security
By default, Sortio sends filenames and content to our servers. While we use E2E encryption and industry best practices, consider using offline mode for sensitive files.
Backup Recommendation
We strongly recommend backing up important files before sorting. While Sortio has multiple levels of redundancy to protect your data, we cannot be responsible for any data loss.
One-Off Sorting
One-off sorting is perfect for organizing a specific folder quickly:
Step-by-Step Process
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Select a Folder
Click "Select Folder" and choose the directory you want to organize
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Provide a Prompt
Describe how you'd like your files organized (e.g., "Sort by project and file type" or "Organize my photos by date and location")
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Configure Options
Choose whether Sortio should:
- Analyze file content (provides better sorting but takes longer)
- Rename files (applies more descriptive names based on content)
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Review Sorting Plan
Sortio generates a preview of how files will be organized. You can:
- Edit the plan by moving files to different locations
- Approve the plan to begin sorting
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Complete the Process
After sorting, you can:
- Undo the sorting if needed
- Finish and close the operation
Spaces
Spaces are folders Sortio watches. Any file moved into a Space is automatically indexed, sorted, and linked into the Knowledge Graph.
For a full walkthrough, see the dedicated Spaces documentation. Quick overview below:
Creating a Space
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Go to Spaces in the sidebar and click Add Space
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Select a location for your Space
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Set a sorting prompt and configure options
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Save your Space configuration
Using a Space
Automatic Organization
Any file moved or saved to this folder will be automatically sorted according to your rules
Perfect For
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Download folders
Keep automatically organized downloads
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Document collections
Manage growing libraries of documents
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Project directories
Keep project files categorized