Files App

Files App is a file document manager that allows Windows PC users to experience dramatically enhanced functionality found in its built-in file manager, a wide wide array of advanced features that can supercharge daily workflows and allow anyone to increase their productivity.

• Tabs: Easily switch between multiple folders and locations with the tabbed interface.
• Details layout: View detailed information about your files, including size, date modified, and more.
• Grid layout: View your files in a grid layout for easy navigation and searching.

What is Files App for PC?

Files is a modern file manager that makes it easy to organize files and folders. It has been built and is maintained by the open-source community, with a design that includes helpful tags, deep integrations, and robust multitasking experiences.

Over the past five years, the developers have worked to create a fully featured file manager, with a mission to make the best file manager for Windows. Originally, the manager was built with UWP, but now takes advantage of the latest features and UI libraries from Microsoft through WinAppSdk.

Offering enhanced multitasking, a better listing of tags and metadata, deep system integration, and a streamlined user interface, this open-source application takes the basic file management visual theme found in the basic Windows file manager and transform it into a more powerful utility.

The core feature of Files App is an enhancement of multitasking, which is achieved with the adoption of tabs, dual pane layout, and enhanced file and folder preview that all enable users of all proficiency levels to speed up the way they are managing their local and even remote files.



The app has built-in support for FTP connections as well as integrations with many popular cloud hosting services, enabling remote storage destinations of Google Drive, One Drive, and iCloud to become integrated into a single file management environment. The app also has streamlined support for tabs, which can not only dramatically speed up file management but can also help remove a large amount of clutter from desktop surfaces.

It also has integrated support for keyboard shortcuts, enhanced file preview (with not only metadata surfacing, but also the ability to actively preview photos and even playback video files!), full integration of tags that can be used to mark files and folders, and much more. All in all, Files App represents a dramatic expansion of capabilities found in File Explorer -the default file management app found in all modern versions of Windows OS (Windows 10 and 11).

In addition to addons that are focused on enhancing daily file management, Files Desktop App also has some notable visual changes. The app supports not only Dark mode which can reduce eyestrain during the night, but also Themes that can be customized by the users.



What`s New

• Revamped the layout picker for improved aesthetics and functionality.
• Introduced a slider for adjusting item size across Details, List, Grid, and Columns views.
• Ensured proper DPI support for icons on the home page, tabs, and left-hand sidebar.
• Implemented a shimmer animation to signal loading of larger thumbnails.
• Enabled seamless continuation from where you left off even after Windows restarts.
• Incorporated WinAppSdk 1.5 into the project.
• Renamed the "Favorites" section in the sidebar to "Pinned."
• Added a header to enhance the home page's visual appeal.
• Simplified terminology by replacing 'Layout mode' with 'Layout.'
• Included a link to our Discord server on the about page.
• Implemented a credential prompt for denied access to network shares.
• Introduced a new settings page for managing layout preferences.
• Added support for opening and extracting mrpack files.
• Replaced the icon placeholder for web shortcuts with the new shimmer animation.
• Eliminated transitions during item loading in Grid View and List View layouts for smoother experience.

PROS

• Enhanced functionality with advanced features
• Open-source and community-maintained
• Robust multitasking experiences and helpful tags
• Deep integrations with popular cloud hosting services
• Streamlined user interface and support for keyboard shortcuts
• Customizable themes and support for dark mode

CONS

• May require some time to learn all the advanced features and capabilities
• Automated updates only available through Microsoft Store package

Files App is distributed online in two ways – as an automated installer that can be quickly downloaded and deployed on any modern desktop or laptop PC, and as a Microsoft Store package that allows PC users to take advantage of automated updates that are managed by the store.