diff --git a/bandcamp_format_utility.sh b/bandcamp_format_utility.sh
index bcb8b7e..8b39aaa 100755
--- a/bandcamp_format_utility.sh
+++ b/bandcamp_format_utility.sh
@@ -36,3 +36,6 @@ for f in $files;
         mkdir -p "$artist/$album"
         mv "$f" "$artist/$album/$new_name"
     done
+
+# removes the original folder asking confirmation
+rm -R "$1"