Files

Spec sheet

Product

Files is an open-source file explorer built for Windows to help organize files and folders.Read 5 Oct 2026 · files.community

Supported platforms

windowsRead 20 Sep 2026 · files.community

Free plan

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · files.community

Privacy

The privacy policy says Files collects non-identifiable diagnostic and usage data, uses Sentry for error reporting, and does not share collected information with third parties.Read 5 Oct 2026 · files.community

Support

The site directs users to GitHub to report bugs and Discord to request features.Read 5 Oct 2026 · files.community

Archive support

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · files.community

Archives and previews

Files can create and extract zip, WinRar, and 7zip archives, and preview photos, videos, and documents.Read 5 Oct 2026 · files.community

Batch rename

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · files.community

Cloud drives

The site lists built-in support for OneDrive, Google Drive, and iCloud; its documentation says cloud integrations require their desktop clients to be installed and running.Read 5 Oct 2026 · files.community

Cloud storage access

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · files.community

Community

Files says it is free and open-source software maintained and designed by a collective of hundreds of contributors.Read 5 Oct 2026 · files.community

Download

The download page offers stable and preview versions through the Microsoft Store.Read 4 Oct 2026 · files.community

Download options

The download page lists stable and preview releases and says the preview can be installed alongside the stable release.Read 5 Oct 2026 · files.community

Dual-pane view

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · files.community

File management

Files supports tabs, dual pane browsing, colored tags, column view, and archive creation and extraction.Read 4 Oct 2026 · files.community

FTP limitation

Files supports FTP and FTPS connections, and its documentation says SFTP is not currently supported.Read 5 Oct 2026 · files.community

Git

Files' Git integration supports branch creation and switching, remote push and pull, and Git status details in the interface.Read 5 Oct 2026 · files.community

Integration caveat

Files says third-party integrations are provided as a convenience, are not officially endorsed, and receive no commission or compensation from Files.Read 5 Oct 2026 · files.community

Known issue

The FAQ says memory use can accumulate during extended sessions because of known memory leaks that the team is investigating.Read 4 Oct 2026 · files.community

Known performance issue

The FAQ says memory leaks can cause usage to accumulate during extended sessions and suggests disabling background running as a mitigation.Read 5 Oct 2026 · files.community

Organization

The maker describes Files as a community-driven, open source project.Read 4 Oct 2026 · files.community

Organization and views

Files offers colored file and folder tags and a column layout for navigating the file system.Read 5 Oct 2026 · files.community

Previews

Files can preview items using PowerToys Peek, QuickLook, or SeerPro when the respective tool is installed.Read 4 Oct 2026 · files.community

Purchase

The maker says purchasing Files through the Microsoft Store helps support development, and the install page also describes a free version.Read 4 Oct 2026 · files.community

Remote access

Files supports FTP and FTPS connections, while SFTP is not currently supported.Read 4 Oct 2026 · files.community

Tabbed interface

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · files.community

Tabs and panes

Files supports managing multiple folders in tabs and viewing two folders side by side with Dual Pane.Read 5 Oct 2026 · files.community

Third-party previews

Space-bar previews through PowerToys Peek, QuickLook, or SeerPro require the respective tool to be installed.Read 5 Oct 2026 · files.community

Windows support

The install page says Windows Update and Delivery Optimization must be enabled for installation and that modified versions of Windows are not officially supported.Read 4 Oct 2026 · files.community

Where Specifiction places it

• File Manager Software#65 of 1007.6