PyCharm enables tight interaction with the native file managers (Explorer on Windows, or Finder on Mac), and allows you exchange files and directories via the system clipboard, using numerous techniques:

  • Cut, copy and paste files and directories from the Project tool window of PyCharm to a directory in the file manager, and vice versa, using menu commands and keyboard shortcuts:
Keyboard shortcutFunctionUse this shortcut to...
Ctrl+C or Ctrl+Insert CopyCopy selected text to the Clipboard.
Ctrl+X or Shift+Delete CutCut to the Clipboard.
Ctrl+V or Shift+Insert PastePaste from the Clipboard.
  • Move (drag) or copy (Ctrl+drag) a file or directory from the file manager to a directory in the Project tool window.
  • Move (drag) or copy (Ctrl+drag) a file from the Project tool window to a directory in the file manager.
  • Open any file for editing, by dragging it from a file manager to the editor.