Hazel for Windows
Love Hazel? There's no Windows version. Dolfer is the next best thing.
Hazel is a Mac-only classic: write a rule, and it quietly files, renames and cleans up your folders for you. Dolfer brings that same “when X happens, do Y” automation to Windows — and to macOS and Linux too — with a dry-run preview and a full undo on every run.
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Why people search for “Hazel for Windows”
Hazel, by Noodlesoft, has organized Mac users' folders for years. The idea is simple and addictive: you describe a rule once — “when a PDF lands in Downloads, move it to Documents/Invoices” — and from then on your Mac does it automatically. People switching to a PC, or running both, want that exact habit back. The catch: Hazel has never had a Windows version, and isn't planned to.
Dolfer was built around the same rule model. You compose a trigger (a file appears, a schedule, a screenshot), optional conditions (name, type, size, date, dimensions, even contents or duplicates), and an ordered set of actions (move, copy, rename with tokens, convert, extract, tag, run a script, and more). It then runs quietly in your system tray and keeps your folders tidy on their own.
Hazel vs. Dolfer at a glance
Hazel is excellent on the Mac — this isn't a knock on it. The honest difference is platform, price model, and the safety net.
| Dolfer | Hazel | |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows · macOS · Linux | macOS only |
| Automation model | “When X happens, do Y” rules on watched folders | “When X happens, do Y” rules on watched folders |
| Price | $10–$25 one-time (1–3 devices) | ~$42 one-time (per Mac) |
| Cross-platform license | One license covers 1–3 devices — mix Windows, macOS & Linux as you like | macOS only |
| Preview before it runs | Dry-run preview of every rule | Preview of matching files |
| Undo | Full undo of any run + reversible trash | Move-to-Trash |
| Runs in the background | Yes (system tray) | Yes |
| Local & private | Yes — files never leave your computer | Yes |
| Free trial | 7 days | 14 days |
Dolfer is not affiliated with or endorsed by Noodlesoft. “Hazel” is a trademark of its respective owner. Hazel details are summarized from its public pricing and may change.
The Hazel rules you'll recreate first
- Move PDFs out of Downloads into Documents/Invoices the moment they arrive.
- Sort photos into Pictures/{year}/{month} by date taken.
- File screenshots into a dated folder and convert heavy PNGs to WebP.
- Unzip downloaded archives into their own subfolder, then clear the empties.
- Delete installers older than 30 days to a reversible trash.
- Rename messy files with a clean {date}-{name} pattern.
Every one of these is a few clicks in Dolfer's visual builder — and because each run has a preview and an undo, you can try a rule on a real folder without holding your breath.
Hazel-for-Windows FAQ
- Is there a Hazel for Windows?
- Not from Noodlesoft — Hazel is macOS-only. Dolfer is a Windows app built on the same rule-based idea, so you can rebuild your Hazel rules and have them run automatically on a PC.
- Is Dolfer a Hazel clone?
- No. It's an independent app that happens to share the “when X, do Y” model people love about Hazel. It's cross-platform, cheaper, and adds a dry-run preview and a full undo.
- How much does it cost?
- A one-time license: $10 for 1 device, $16 for 2, $25 for 3 — no subscription. There's a free 7-day trial, and one license covers Windows, macOS and Linux.
- I use a Mac and a PC. Does that work?
- Yes — buy the 2- or 3-device license and run the same Dolfer, with the same rules, on both.
Get the Hazel habit back — on Windows.
Write a rule once and let Dolfer keep your folders sorted. Free for 7 days, then a one-time license from $10.
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