diff --git a/backup.py b/backup.py
index e936edc..6c5922a 100755
--- a/backup.py
+++ b/backup.py
@@ -34,6 +34,7 @@ def backup_all():
         text = file.read_text()
         config = json.loads(text)
         output_dir = Path(config["outputDir"]).expanduser().resolve()
+        output_dir.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
         inputs = config["inputs"]
         ignore_patterns = config["ignorePatterns"]
         backup_name = file.stem