Windows PowerShell Move-Item equivalent in Linux
Moves or renames paths.
PowerShell Move-Item
mv source destination
mv source destination
mv source destination
Overview
What this command does
On Windows, "PowerShell Move-Item" is used to move files or folders. On Linux, the closest practical mapping shown here is "mv source destination". Moves or renames paths. This reference is grouped under File Management → PowerShell File Cmdlets.
Windows → Linux context
What changes when you use this on Linux?
Equivalent task, different tool
Windows PowerShell Move-Item maps to mv source destination for this task. Treat this as a workflow mapping rather than a character-for-character syntax translation.
Portable across the compared distros
The Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch rows use the same command in this mapping. Package availability or defaults can still vary, so check the installed tool version when an option behaves differently.
For the broader concept behind this mapping, read Linux filesystem for Windows users.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Move files or folders
Moves or renames paths.
mv source destination
Move files or folders
mv --help
Show command help when supported
man mv
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
mv source destination
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: PowerShell Move-Item
mv source destinationReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
mv source destination | Move files or folders |
mv --help | Show command help when supported |
man mv | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch all use "mv source destination" for this mapping. The command syntax shown here is portable across the three rows, although installed versions and system defaults can still vary.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | mv source destination |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | mv source destination |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | mv source destination |
Same command on this distribution. |
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