Hey Product Hunt! 👋
I’m Pramuditha, maker of ByteSift.
Like many of you, my Downloads and Desktop folders constantly turn into digital landfills. Most existing file sorters disappointed me for two main reasons:
They rely entirely on file extensions. If a file has no extension, the wrong extension (e.g., a .png misnamed as .jpg), or is disguised, standard tools either miscategorize it or fail completely.
Modern bloat & privacy concerns. Today, almost every file tool wants to be an "AI-powered cloud platform" that demands internet access, asks for an API key, or uploads file metadata to remote servers.
I wanted the exact opposite: a fast, dead-simple, reliable utility that does one job exceptionally well—without touching the internet.
That’s why I built ByteSift:
True Content Inspection (Magic Bytes): ByteSift reads the actual file header signatures rather than trusting file extensions, ensuring files are always routed to the right place.
100% Offline & Zero Cloud: No background network requests, no accounts, no telemetry, and zero AI overhead. Your files never leave your machine.
Instant 1-Click Undo: If you don't like how a folder was structured, revert the entire operation instantly with zero risk of lost files.
Lightweight & Fast: Runs instantly without consuming gigs of RAM.
Open Source: Transparent and verifiable on GitHub.
ByteSift is free and open-source. I’d love to hear your thoughts, answer any questions, and see what rules/features you’d like added next!
Thank you for checking it out! 🙌

ByteSift

Your unorganized folder, fixed in one click

Your unorganized folder, fixed in one click