Files
Advanced Windows file manager offers tabbed browsing, dual-pane drag-and-drop, column navigation, built-in archive creation and extraction, file tagging, QuickLook previews, context menu integration, quick search, and customizable appearance for streamlined organization.
Features
Properties
- Privacy focused
- Customizable
- Support for Themes
- Lightweight
Features
- Dark Mode
- Column View
- Built-in themes
- Image Preview
- Ad-free
- Dual Pane Support
- File Archiving
- Cloud Sync
- File Search
Git integration- File Tagging
- Tabbed interface
- Multi Column View
- No registration required
Windows Explorer Extension- Works Offline
- No Tracking
- Miller columns
- Supports tar files
- Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
- Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
- Custom Backgrounds
- Live Preview
- Hierarchical Structure
- Built-in viewer
- Supports Zip files
- Full-Text Search
- Supports RAR files
- Third party integrations
- Key Mapping
- Command palette
- Grid View
Files News & Activities
Recent News
- POX published news article about Files
Files 4.0.37 reduces package size, boosts home actions, adds 7z options, and improves tabsFiles 4.0.37, the latest version of this open-source file explorer for Windows, delivers a substant...
- Fla published news article about Files
Files v4.0.34 update delivers faster thumbnails and reduced package sizeFiles v4.0.34 is now available, featuring notably faster thumbnail loading for a more responsive ex...
- POX published news article about Files
Files 4.0.28 adds improved context menus, Dropbox MS Store version support, and moreFiles 4.0.28 is available for Windows users, delivering a range of interface and usability improvem...
Recent activities
- emIT4dev reviewed Files
not free - directs to windows store paid version
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- Kalcinator558 reviewed Files
Tried it, dropped it. Too heavy.
Files looks great on paper, tabbed interface, dual pane, modern Fluent design, but it costs 1GB+ RAM and 10%+ CPU just sitting there browsing one folder. For a file manager, that's unacceptable.
The Store version is paid while the exact same app is free via the official .appinstaller on their website. Feels like a cash grab on less informed users. And for once I respect that.
Not recommended for low-to-mid range hardware.
- Kalcinator558 replied to a comment / review on Files
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What is Files?
Files is an open-source modern file manager for Windows, featuring tabs, columns, and dual-pane support for seamless multitasking. Effortlessly browse and extract multiple archive types right within the app. Boost your productivity with powerful tools like the Command Palette, file tagging, custom keyboard shortcuts, Git integration, hash comparison, and customizable backgrounds.
Whether you're a power user managing complex workflows or just looking for a more intuitive alternative to File Explorer, Files offers an unmatched experience.
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File Management, OS & Utilities, System & Hardware, Backup & Sync, DevelopmentGitHub repository
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Comments and Reviews
The program initially makes a really great visual impression. The UI looks clean and well thought out. In my experience, however, the user experience/UX is not yet really ready for use. Overall, “Files” reacts too slowly to work smoothly. You get the feeling that UX development is lagging far behind UI development. BUT: It is a very promising open source project and I see a lot of great potential here. I will definitely take another look in a few weeks to a few months! :)
The same framework that powers the UI (WinAppSdk) is unfortunately a key factor in current performance issues. We hope that future framework updates, along with ongoing optimizations on our end will help mitigate these challenges.
Full of visual bugs, right click panel is a pure chaotic. Theres a good concept somewehere behind the mess, but needs a few more years to develope.
Are you still seeing issues with the right click menu? We did a lot of work improving this feature.
not free - directs to windows store paid version
Tried it, dropped it. Too heavy.
Files looks great on paper, tabbed interface, dual pane, modern Fluent design, but it costs 1GB+ RAM and 10%+ CPU just sitting there browsing one folder. For a file manager, that's unacceptable.
The Store version is paid while the exact same app is free via the official .appinstaller on their website. Feels like a cash grab on less informed users. And for once I respect that.
Not recommended for low-to-mid range hardware.
It looks nice and replicates the familiarity of windows file explorer well, but it also unfortunately replicates the slow feeling of windows file explorer too.
I hate that it is a Microsoft Store exclusive and cannot be installed with a regular EXE or used as a portable. It also says on their download page that they would prefer it to be sold on the Windows Store. So please change the "free" tag to whatever is appropriate.
In their web, in Downloads, there is a text "Don't have access to the Microsoft Store? Try our classic installer." which links to a installer.
As someone else mentioned, they have an .exe version that can be easily downloaded from their website if you do not want to use the MS Store https://i.imgur.com/KLNx4Is.png
I tried that link, but it still downloads the app package installer instead of the proper .exe or .zip file. I cannot use it on my system.
Just posted a review, and yeah it was easy and free to install it
While the source code is available, there are no binaries provided on GitHub. You must instead purchase it through the Microsoft store for $9.99.
You are free to compile the code yourself, but for the purposes of AlternativeTo, Files is not "free".
Free downloads are available on the website https://files.community/docs/getting-started/install.