QtFM

Spec sheet

Purpose

QtFM is a Qt file manager for Linux, FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD and macOS.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Supported platforms

linuxRead 24 Sep 2026 · github.com

Free plan

YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · github.com

Support

The project links to GitHub Issues for bug reports and support discussion.Read 12 Oct 2026 · qtfm.eu

License

The repository identifies the project license as GPL-2.0.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Automatic actions

The tray daemon can automatically mount and open newly added storage or optical devices, and auto play CDs or DVDs; these actions are not enabled by default.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Build requirements

QtFM requires Qt 5.2 or higher, and the project recommends hicolor and Adwaita or similar icon themes.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Commands

QtFM includes a custom command system.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Desktop integration

QtFM provides XDG integration.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Interface

The interface is customizable and supports tabs, drag and drop, and customizable key bindings.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Maintainer

The project site says QtFM is maintained by rodlie, and the AUTHORS file names Ole-André Rodlie as maintainer from version 6.0.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Notable limit

QtFM 6.2.0 ended Qt 4 support and requires Qt 5.2 or higher.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Optional dependencies

ImageMagick and FFmpeg can improve thumbnail support; the project describes them as recommended dependencies and provides build options to enable them.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Release status

The latest release shown on the GitHub releases page is QtFM 6.2.1.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Removable storage

It supports removable storage and includes a system tray daemon for showing available storage and optical devices.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Thumbnails

QtFM supports image thumbnails through ImageMagick, PDF and related document thumbnails, video thumbnails through FFmpeg, and embedded images in media files.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Every QtFM plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• File Manager Software#90 of 1007.2