--- title: "Search & Filter for Folders and Assets in TYPO3 v11" url: "https://b13.com/knowledge/search-filter-for-folders-and-assets" description: "Anyone working with a massive TYPO3 site will know the pain of working with a large volume of pages, folders and files. TYPO3 Version 11 brings small but powerful improvements to the Folder Tree so you can tame your assets. Check out why we love the improvements in #6 in our series of 13 Things We Love About TYPO3 v11." image: "https://b13.com/fileadmin/_processed_/a/7/csm_folder-filter_191-1_30f05eaf0b.png" date: 2022-02-10 modified: 2026-08-19 lastUpdated: 2026-08-19 --- # Search & Filter for Folders and Assets in TYPO3 v11 [ TYPO3 v11 ](https://b13.com/knowledge/typo3-v11) [ Project Management ](https://b13.com/knowledge/project-management) Search & Filter for Folders and Assets ============================================ ![](https://b13.com/fileadmin/_processed_/b/8/csm_florian_ddfab4eb90.jpg)Florian “Flix” Keitgen 10 February 2022 [ RSS Feed ](https://b13.com/rss.xml) ![Search and Filter](https://b13.com/fileadmin/_processed_/1/5/csm_folder-filter_f4b837cc00.webp) **Huge upgrade for the folder tree in the File List module** This post is part of our TYPO3 Version 11 Series. We’re shining a spotlight on some of the really useful features in version 11 and why you should upgrade. - [Link Sharing in TYPO3 v11](https://b13.com/knowledge/link-sharing-in-typo3-v11) - [Direct Downloads of Assets and Media](https://b13.com/knowledge/direct-downloads-assets-and-media) - [New CLI commands and better automation for Continuous Integration](https://b13.com/knowledge/new-cli-commands-better-automation-for-continuous-integration) - [Resizable Navigation Area in TYPO3](https://b13.com/knowledge/resizable-navigation-area-in-typo3) - [Multi-factor authentication ](https://b13.com/knowledge/multi-factor-authentication-in-typo3-11) - **[Search & Filter for Folders and Assets](https://b13.com/knowledge/search-filter-for-folders-and-assets)** - [Limit allowed attempts for logins in TYPO3 v11 ](https://b13.com/knowledge/limit-allowed-attempts-for-logins-in-typo3-v11) - [Show Columns Selector in List View and File List View](https://b13.com/knowledge/show-columns-selector-in-list-view-and-file-list-view) - [Multi Record Selection](https://b13.com/knowledge/multi-record-selection) - [Keyboard Navigation for Module Menu & Context Menu](https://b13.com/knowledge/keyboard-navigation-for-module-menu-context-menu) - [Workspaces Improvements](https://b13.com/blog/workspaces-improvements) - [Consistent UX makes selecting items more intuitive](https://b13.com/knowledge/consistent-ux-makes-selecting-items-more-intuitive) - [New TCA types in TYPO3 version 11](https://b13.com/knowledge/new-tca-types-in-typo3-version-11) One of TYPO3’s key features is the Page Tree, a structured way to see all available pages of a website at one glance. TYPO3’s companion for managing files and assets in this regard is the “Folder Tree” — that you may be familiar with from your Windows Explorer or Finder navigation window on your operating system. TYPO3’s Folder Tree hasn’t received as much attention as the Page Tree in recent years but with the release of TYPO3 v11, the Folder Tree has not only caught up with the feature set of the Page Tree, it now surpasses the Page Tree (read the full history of [The new Folder Tree and JavaScript Frameworks](https://b13.com/core-insights/typo3-new-folder-tree-and-javascript-frameworks)). Let’s dive in: Blazingly fast ---------------- When you select “File > Filelist” from the module menu of the TYPO3 Backend, you’ll notice that the Folder Tree loads up super fast. The underlying engine is now based on the same technology as the Page Tree—both for fetching data and for rendering the structure. Filter out the noise ---------------------- You’ll also notice the new filter bar at the top of the Folder Tree. This filter lets you search through the depths of a large folder structure, and highlights matched folders immediately. Search for file names ----------------------- In addition, it is even possible to search for file names in the filter. When searching for “pdf”, all folders containing pdf documents are shown, and ready to browse. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll use it all the time! ![Search for folder names](https://b13.com/fileadmin/_processed_/4/2/csm_1_File_List_-_Search_for_Folder_Names_f6e2382466.webp) Search for folder names ![Search for file format](https://b13.com/fileadmin/_processed_/e/3/csm_2_File_List_-_Search_for_PDFs_00aa6b41b1.webp) Search for file format Drag & Drop for copying or moving folders works like a breeze. Same logic across all dialogs ------------------------------- When linking to files or folders, the same functionality is now used to navigate to a certain folder. This was one of the most requested features by editors. The state of expanded or collapsed folders is now preserved across all selection dialogs and the main Folder Tree. ![Browse for Elements in the file selector](https://b13.com/fileadmin/_processed_/9/7/csm_3_Element_Browser_-_File_Selector_705232b0da.webp) Browse for Elements in the file selector We’ve been using the Folder Tree experience extensively since the release of v11, and there’s no way we’re going back. Let us know what you think about this feature! Share your insights and tips. If you’re up for it, let’s connect. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [ Let’s connect ](https://b13.com/lets-connect) ### Written by: ![Bild von Florian Keitgen](https://b13.com/fileadmin/_processed_/b/8/csm_florian_fc8286b2b4.webp) Head of Product Development Florian (aka Flix) drives projects and products forward – precisely, reliably and always with a dash of dry humour. 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