# Automate Video Organization on Your Mac with This Simple Shortcut > **Link to Shortcut:** [Run Video Automation](https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/b885a7b950bc4ab5ac373993e2ebea00) ## What This Script Does This script helps you clean up a folder full of mixed files and subfolders by automatically: 1. **Finding all the video files** inside the main folder and any subfolders (like `.mp4` or `.mov` files—even if they’r e buried deep). 2. **Renaming each video** using the name of the main folder, so it’s easy to know where the video came from. - The first video becomes: `FolderName.mp4` - The second video with the same type becomes: `FolderName-1.mp4` - And so on. 3. **Moving all the renamed videos** to the top level of the main folder (so everything’s together). 4. **Sending everything else to the Trash**—all non-video files and leftover folders get moved to your Mac’s Trash for easy cleanup. ### How to Set Up and Run the Shortcut - After adding this shortcut to your Mac (for example, using this [share link](https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/b885a7b950bc4ab5ac373993e2ebea00)), **open the Shortcut’s details/settings**. - Make sure you enable this in the Shortcut's details pane: **Use as Quick Action** → **Finder** - Sometimes these aren’t turned on by default, so check and enable them manually if needed. #### To Use the Shortcut 1. In Finder, **select one or more folders** that contain the videos you want to process. 2. **Right-click** (or Control-click) on the selected folder(s). 3. In the menu, go to: **Quick Actions → Run Video Automation** (or whatever you’ve named your shortcut). 4. The shortcut will run and do its job. ### What Happens Next - When the shortcut is done, you’ll see a **success notification from macOS** letting you know the process is complete. - Your selected folder(s) will now only have the renamed video files at the top level. - All other files and folders will be in the Trash (so you can still recover them if you need). - The temporary script the shortcut creates in your Downloads folder is deleted after the work is finished, so you’re not left with extra files. ### Quick Summary Table | What it does | Why | |---------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------| | Finds & renames videos | Makes them easy to spot and keeps them organized | | Moves videos to top level | No more hunting for videos buried in subfolders | | Trashes everything else | Cleans up the junk, but lets you recover from Trash | | Deletes itself when done | No unnecessary files left behind in Downloads | | Sends a macOS notification| Lets you know when the shortcut is finished | --- ## FAQ **Q: Will it delete my videos?** A: No, it only keeps videos and moves the rest to Trash (not permanent delete). **Q: Why does the script go into Downloads?** A: It’s a trick to avoid permission issues and make sure everything works smoothly on your Mac. **Q: Do I need to clean up after?** A: Nope! The script cleans up after itself.