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 4.1 brings toolbar customization, revamped settings, easier tag editing, and moreFiles 4.1, the new release of the open-source file explorer for Windows, introduces several user-fo...
- 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...
Recent activities
- shazmataz reviewed Files
I like Files' UI very much, and it's a breath of fresh air compared to Windows File Explorer. My initial interest was the tabbed interface. The ability to connect with other cloud storage is awesome. Unfortunately, I didn't stick with it because there was not really any performance gain and I did face the occasional freezing.
Also, I did find it odd that the download page has a prominent link to the Microsoft Store, so the [EXE...
- skapytek123 liked Files
- not_me reviewed Files
Its sleek design is ruined the horrible performance. The fact that I have to wait every time I launch it as I see it manually loading my dozen or so tabs one by one is absurd. And you can't blame that on "Calculate folder sizes" because lazy loading a thing!
PS: For those who can't find the free download link, here it is:
https://files.community/appinstallers/Files.stable.appinstaller
- yaira replied to a comment / review on Files
- emIT4dev reviewed Files
not free - directs to windows store paid version
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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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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.
I like Files' UI very much, and it's a breath of fresh air compared to Windows File Explorer. My initial interest was the tabbed interface. The ability to connect with other cloud storage is awesome. Unfortunately, I didn't stick with it because there was not really any performance gain and I did face the occasional freezing.
Also, I did find it odd that the download page has a prominent link to the Microsoft Store, so the EXE link becomes a little subtle. I'd rather spend a bit of time to build up my opinion on FOSS and, if I decide to keep it, then I'd be happy to support development be it through donations or the paid link.
Its sleek design is ruined the horrible performance. The fact that I have to wait every time I launch it as I see it manually loading my dozen or so tabs one by one is absurd. And you can't blame that on "Calculate folder sizes" because lazy loading a thing!
PS: For those who can't find the free download link, here it is:
https://files.community/appinstallers/Files.stable.appinstaller
not free - directs to windows store paid version
You can download for free from the website. https://files.community/docs/getting-started/install
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.