EZFolders Tips: When to Use Natural Language vs. CSV Upload

EZFolders offers two powerful ways to generate structured folders in Google Drive or Dropbox:
Natural language input (via chat) and CSV file upload.

Both are fast, flexible, and code-free — but knowing when to use each method will save you time, avoid confusion, and help you get the best results from the platform.

Here’s a simple guide: 

✅ Use Natural Language When the Structure Is Simple

Natural language is ideal when:

• You need to create a large number of folders, but

• The structure is simple and predictable, and

• Folder names follow a clear pattern

Examples that work well with chat:

• “Create a folder called ‘Financials’ with subfolders F1 to F50.”

• “Add 100 folders named SKU001 through SKU100 under the ‘Spring Catalog’ folder.”

• “Create top-level folders: Legal, HR, IP, and Compliance.”

In these cases, EZFolders understands your intent quickly, interprets the folder names, and builds the structure with minimal effort on your part. 

📄 Use CSV Upload When the Structure Is Complex or Custom

CSV upload is recommended when:

• The folder hierarchy is multi-level or includes deep nesting

• Folder names do not follow a clear or sequential pattern

• You want to avoid ambiguity or errors

• You are adding folders to an existing structure

Examples where CSV is a better fit:

• Creating a full M&A data room with unique subfolder names under each section

• Organizing photoshoot deliverables across multiple clients, dates, or categories

• Adding new folders into an already existing Drive/Dropbox structure
  (This is only possible via CSV — chat input cannot modify existing folder trees)

With a CSV file, you control each folder path explicitly. The structure is clear, reproducible, and less prone to misinterpretation.

CSV Format:
Each row = one folder path
Each column = one level in the hierarchy
Start with a column for the parent folder, then up to five levels of subfolders. 

🧠 Final Tip

If you’re ever unsure, ask yourself:

“Can I clearly describe this folder structure in one sentence?”

If yes → Use chat.
If not → Use CSV.