How to Move Files in Laravel Using File and Storage Facades

This tutorial demonstrates how to move files within a Laravel application, providing key examples for moving files between folders and across disks using Laravel's File and Storage facades, compatible with Laravel versions 5 through 11.

Method 1: Using the File Facade

Syntax:

File::move(from_path, to_path);

Example:

Assuming a folder exist under the public directory contains test.png, the file is moved to a new folder move and renamed to test_move.png.

<?php

namespace App\Http\Controllers;

use Illuminate\Http\Request;
use File;

class DemoController extends Controller
{
    public function moveImage(Request $request)
    {
        File::move(public_path('exist/test.png'), public_path('move/test_move.png'));
        dd('File moved successfully');
    }
}

Method 2: Using the Storage Facade

Syntax:

Storage::move(from_path, to_path);

Example:

Assuming a file test.png exists in storage/app/exist, it is moved to storage/app/move and renamed to test_move.png.

<?php

namespace App\Http\Controllers;

use Illuminate\Http\Request;
use Storage;

class DemoController extends Controller
{
    public function moveImage(Request $request)
    {
        Storage::move('exist/test.png', 'move/test_move.png');
        dd('File moved successfully');
    }
}

Ensure the target directories exist before attempting to move files.