Sort Files by Size in Windows 11: Use These 3 Ways to do it

This can be done right from File Explorer

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Published onSeptember 11, 2024

published onSeptember 11, 2024

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Sometimes you need to find a large file inside of the folder and to do that, you need to know how to sort files by size in Windows 11. This takes just a few seconds, and today we’ll show you how to do it properly.

How do I sort files by size in Windows 11?

2. Use the size column

How do I see what files take up the most space in Windows 11?

To find out what files take the most space, we suggest reading our guide on how tofind large files on Windows 11. For this, we would recommend using third-party applications.

As you can see, it’s possible to sort files by size on Windows 11 with ease, without using any third-party tools. However, these methods won’t work sinceFile Explorer is not showing folder size.

Luckily, a few workarounds can help youshow folder file size in Windows 11, so don’t miss them.

We also have a guide on how tosort files and folders together, so don’t miss it for more information.

Sort Files by Size in Windows 11: Use These 3 Ways to do it#

How do I sort files by size in Windows 11?#

1. Use the context menu#

2. Use the size column#

3. Use the toolbar#

How do I see what files take up the most space in Windows 11?#

Sort Files by Size in Windows 11: Use These 3 Ways to do it

How do I sort files by size in Windows 11?

1. Use the context menu

2. Use the size column

3. Use the toolbar

How do I see what files take up the most space in Windows 11?