How to preserve Visual Studio C++ project folders when uploading to GitHub

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I’m working on a C++ project in Visual Studio and I’ve arranged my files using filters to create a clear folder structure. However, when I upload my project to GitHub, all my .cpp and .h files are placed in one folder rather than retaining the organized structure I set up in Visual Studio.

For instance, my source files in VS are structured like this:

  • Headers
    • utils.h
    • config.h
  • Source Files
    • main.cpp
    • helper.cpp

But on GitHub, it appears that all files are mixed in the root directory. Is there a way to maintain the same folder organization on GitHub as I have in Visual Studio? How can I ensure that the project structure stays consistent between my local VS setup and the GitHub repository?

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Visual Studio filters only organize files visually in Solution Explorer - they don’t create actual folders on your file system. That’s why your folder structure disappears when you push to GitHub. Here’s the fix: Right-click your project and select ‘Open Folder in File Explorer’. Create real folders like ‘include’ for headers and ‘src’ for source files, then move your files into them. You’ll need to update your project settings to point to the new locations. Once you’ve got physical folders instead of just filters, your folder structure will stick around when you upload to GitHub.