Difference between File and Folder

10 Differences Between Files and Folders

1. Definition:
   • File: A collection of data or information stored on a computer.
   • Folder: A container used to organize and store files and other folders.
2. Purpose:
   • File: Holds specific data or content.
   • Folder: Organizes and manages files and subfolders.
3. Content:
   • File: Contains data, such as text, images, or videos.
   • Folder: Contains files and other folders.
4. Structure:
   • File: Has a specific format (e.g., .docx, .jpg, .mp4).
   • Folder: A hierarchical structure to organize files and subfolders.
5. Size:
   • File: Has a specific size based on its content.
   • Folder: Its size is the cumulative size of all files and subfolders it contains.
6. Properties:
   • File: Can have properties like file type, size, creation date, and modification date.
   • Folder: Can have properties like name, location, creation date, and modification date.
7. Operations:
   • File: Can be opened, edited, saved, and deleted.
   • Folder: Can be created, renamed, moved, copied, and deleted.
8. Organization:
   • File: Typically organized within folders.
   • Folder: Used to organize files and other folders in a hierarchical structure.
9. Security:
   • File: Can have specific permissions set for access and modification.
   • Folder: Can have permissions set for access and modification, which can apply to all files and subfolders within it.
10. Icon Representation:
    • File: Represented by icons specific to their file type.
    • Folder: Represented by a standard folder icon.