FileBox eXtender Alternatives

FileBox eXtender is described as 'FileBox enhances Windows by adding several advanced functions to the standard Open File and Save File dialog boxes. (Note that if a program uses its own "private" dialog boxes for these functions, you wont see our FileBox buttons, sorry.)' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to FileBox eXtender for Windows, File Explorer and Mac. The best FileBox eXtender alternative is Direct Folders, which is free. Other great apps like FileBox eXtender are Quick Access Popup, MenuTools, Folders Popup and FlashFolder.

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FileBox enhances Windows by adding several advanced functions to the standard Open File and Save File dialog boxes. (Note...

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FileBox eXtender alternatives page was last updated Sep 9, 2022
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  1. Direct Folders icon

    Direct Folders

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    Access your folders from anywhere.

    111 Direct Folders alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
    Direct Folders screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    2.  Quick Switch
    3.  Folders

    Direct Folders VS FileBox eXtender

     

    • Direct Folders is the most popular Windows alternative to FileBox eXtender.

    • Direct Folders is the most popular free alternative to FileBox eXtender.

    • Direct Folders is Freemium and ProprietaryFileBox eXtender is Free and Open Source
    • Direct Folders is LightweightFileBox eXtender is not according to our users
  2. Quick Access Popup icon

    Quick Access Popup

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    The freeware Quick Access Popup (QAP) lets you move like a breeze between your frequently used folders, documents, applications, web pages and much more!

    14 Quick Access Popup alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Quick Access Popup screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Portable
    3.  Folders
    4.  Launcher
    5.  Support for Hotkeys

    Quick Access Popup VS FileBox eXtender

     
  4. MenuTools icon

    MenuTools

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    MenuTools is a simple program that adds options for task priority, window transparency, and Always On Top to open dialog windows.

    15 MenuTools alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Example: Notepad running on Microsoft Windows 8 x64.

    MenuTools Features

    1.  On top
    2.  Transparency
    3.  Make window transparent
    4. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    5.  Prioritize tasks

    MenuTools VS FileBox eXtender

     

    • MenuTools is the most popular Open Source alternative to FileBox eXtender.

    • MenuTools is Free and Open SourceFileBox eXtender is also Free and Open Source
  5. Folders Popup icon

    Folders Popup

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    Folders Popup lets you move like a breeze between your frequently used folders, documents and links! Have all your favorites at your finger tip - press the middle mouse button to popup your personalized menu.

    12 Folders Popup alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
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    Folders Popup Features

    1.  Portable
    2. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    3.  Click to call
    4.  Special Folders
    5.  Launcher
    6.  Folders

    Folders Popup VS FileBox eXtender

     
  6. FlashFolder icon

    FlashFolder

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    FlashFolder is an open source tool that extends the file-related common dialogs (e.g. open/save dialog) seen in most Windows applications. A small toolbar docks onto these dialogs that provides menus for quick access to recently-used folders, favorite folders and more.

    15 FlashFolder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
    Screenshot: FlashFolder toolbar attached to common file open dialog
    Discontinued

    Only inofficial versions for Win7 up ... buggy and no support from Zett42, developer that seems to be out of office. So pls mark as discontinued - average user will have too many problems.

    FlashFolder Features

    1. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension

    FlashFolder VS FileBox eXtender

     
  7. StExBar icon

    StExBar

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    The StExBar provides many useful commands for your everyday use of Windows explorer. And you can add as many custom commands on your own as you like.

    3 StExBar alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
    StExBar screenshot 1

    StExBar Features

    1. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension

    StExBar VS FileBox eXtender

     
  9. DeskPins icon

    DeskPins

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    DeskPins can be used to make any application topmost, that is, to keep it above all other windows. Just grab a pin from the DeskPins icon in the system notification area (a.k.a. taskbar tray) and click on any window.

    13 DeskPins alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • GR flagGreece
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
    DeskPins screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The program seems to be no longer updated. Last version, 1.32, released in February 2015, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    2.  On top
    3.  Support for Hotkeys

    DeskPins VS FileBox eXtender

     
  10. Folder Menu icon

    Folder Menu

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    Folder Menu - a tiny, portable folder switching tool and file launcher. You can quickly jump to your favorite folders in explorer, open/save dialog or command prompt...and more. You can also launch your favorite folders, files or urls.

    13 Folder Menu alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
    Folder Menu screenshot 1
    Folder Menu screenshot 2
    Discontinued

    Last updated 2010/04/23

    Folder Menu Features

    1. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    2.  Folders

    Folder Menu VS FileBox eXtender

     
  11. Default Folder X icon

    Default Folder X

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    Quick access to your files and folders in every app.

    9 Default Folder X alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    In Open and Save dialogs, Default Folder X's toolbar menus give you quick access to your files and folders

    Default Folder X Features

    1.  Spotlight

    Default Folder X VS FileBox eXtender

     

    • Default Folder X is the most popular Mac alternative to FileBox eXtender.

    • Default Folder X is the most popular commercial alternative to FileBox eXtender.

    • Default Folder X is Paid and ProprietaryFileBox eXtender is Free and Open Source
  12. Chameleon Explorer icon

    Chameleon Explorer

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    Do you need to open a folder? You can open folders everywhere from a menu of your favorite folders, including dialog boxes for opening and saving all programs.

    9 Chameleon Explorer alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Chameleon Explorer screenshot 1

    Chameleon Explorer Features

    1.  Favorites
    2.  Folders
    3.  Windows-explorer

    Chameleon Explorer VS FileBox eXtender

     
  13. Chameleon Folder icon

    Chameleon Folder

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    With Chameleon Folder you can open recent and favorite folders and files in Windows Explorer, Open/Save dialog boxes, on the Desktop, etc... Just click the middle mouse button and select the necessary folder or file in the menu to open it.

    10 Chameleon Folder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Chameleon Folder screenshot 1

    Chameleon Folder VS FileBox eXtender

     
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