Java: Move a File to a new Directory (Folder)

February 6th, 2010 by jeremychone

Yes, File.renameTo is used to move file.

// File (or directory) to be moved
    File file = new File("filename");

    // Destination directory
    File dir = new File("directoryname");

    // Move file to new directory
    boolean success = file.renameTo(new File(dir, file.getName()));
    if (!success) {
        // File was not successfully moved
    }

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