Open Source Windows File Managers
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View 58 business solutionsBrowse free open source File Managers and projects for Windows below. Use the toggles on the left to filter open source File Managers by OS, license, language, programming language, and project status.
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WinMerge
Windows visual diff and merge for files and directories
WinMerge is a Windows tool for visual difference display and merging, for both files and directories. It is highly useful for determining what has changed between file versions, and then merging those changes. WinMerge has Unicode support, Flexible syntax coloring editor, Visual SourceSafe integration, and Windows Shell integration. Regexp filtering for filenames and lines. Side-by-side line difference and highlights differences inside lines. A file map shows the overall file differences in a location pane. The user interface is translated into several languages. -
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Double Commander is a cross platform open source file manager with two panels side by side. It is inspired by Total Commander and features some new ideas.
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DocFetcher
Desktop search application
DocFetcher is an Open Source desktop search application: It allows you to search the contents of files on your computer. — You can think of it as Google for your local files. The application runs on Windows, Linux and Mac OS X. -
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NVM for Windows
A node.js version management utility for Windows written in Go
Manage multiple installations of node.js on a Windows computer. Similar (not identical) to nvm, but for Windows. This has always been a node version manager, not an io.js manager, so there is no back-support for io.js. However, node 4+ is supported. Remember when running nvm install or nvm use, you must have Windows administrative rights (to create symlinks). There are situations where the ability to switch between different versions of Node.js can be very useful. For example, if you want to test a module you're developing with the latest bleeding edge version without uninstalling the stable version of node, this utility can help. Please note that any global npm modules you may have installed are not shared between the various versions of node.js you have installed. Additionally, some npm modules may not be supported in the version of node you're using, so be aware of your environment as you work. -
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Azure Data Studio
A data management tool that enables working with other SQL tools
Azure Data Studio is a cross-platform database tool for data professionals who use on-premises and cloud data platforms on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Azure Data Studio offers a modern editor experience with IntelliSense, code snippets, source control integration, and an integrated terminal. It's engineered with the data platform user in mind, with the built-in charting of query result sets and customizable dashboards. Use Azure Data Studio to query, design, and manage your databases and data warehouses wherever they are, on your local computer or in the cloud. Azure Data Studio offers a modern, keyboard-focused SQL coding experience that makes your everyday tasks easier with built-in features, such as multiple tab windows, a rich SQL editor, IntelliSense, keyword completion, code snippets, code navigation, and source control integration (Git). -
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MyPhoneExplorer
Simply explore your Android phone!
Connect your phone via WiFi, cable or bluetooth and you'll be surprised how easy and efficient it will be to manage your Android based smartphone with our software. Since it's first release MyPhoneExplorer evolved into the most popular freeware tool for smartphones. The software is constantly updated with new features. In opposite to many other solutions MyPhoneExplorer does work complete locally without using any third-party server! -
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PeaZip
Free Zip software and Rar extractor
PeaZip is a free archiver tool. The application provides an unified, natively portable, cross-platform file manager and archive manager GUI for many Open Source technologies like 7-Zip, FreeArc, PAQ, UPX. Create: 7Z, ARC, Brotl, BZip, GZip, PEA, TAR, WIM, XZ, ZPAQ, ZIP, Zstandard files and more Open and extract 200+ file types: ACE, CAB, DEB, ISO, RAR, ZIPX and more Features of PeaZip includes extract, create and convert multiple archives at once, create self-extracting archives (sfx), split files, strong encryption with two factor authentication, encrypted password manager, secure deletion, find duplicate files, calculate hashes, export task definition as command line script. -
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UltraDefrag
Increase your system performance with this easy to use tool
Please note, here you can find the latest open source release of UltraDefrag (7.1.4). The most recent UltraDefrag release (15.0.0) can be found on our official website: https://ultradefrag.net UltraDefrag is a disk defragmenter for Windows, which supports defragmentation of locked system files by running during the boot process. It is easy to use without any complicated scripting or a huge load of configuration settings. You can filter the files processed by size, number of fragments, file name and path. You can terminate the process early by specifying an execution time limit. -
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Javier Gutiérrez Chamorro (Guti) Open source projects
Javier Gutiérrez Chamorro (Guti) Open source projects Author's website: https://www.javiergutierrezchamorro.com -
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NanaZip
The 7-Zip derivative intended for the modern Windows experience
NanaZip is an open source file archiver intended for the modern Windows experience, forked from the source code of well-known open source file archiver 7-Zip. Source code is hosted at https://github.com/M2Team/NanaZip. -
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cdrtfe
Burn optical discs in various formats
cdrtfe is a CD/DVD/BD burning application for Microsoft Windows. You can burn data discs, Audio CDs, XCDs, (S)VCDs and DVD-Video discs. It supports creation and writing of ISO images and bootable discs. cdrtfe has a multi-language interface and is also available as portable version. -
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Swiss File Knife
One hundred command line tools in a small and portable binary.
Create zip files, extract zip files, replace text in files, search in files using expressions, stream text editor, instant command line ftp and http server, send folder via network, copy folder excluding sub folders and files, find duplicate files, run a command on all files of a folder, split and join large files, make md5 checksum lists of files, remove tab characters, convert CR/LF, list newest or biggest files of a folder, compare folders, treesize, show first or last lines of a file, find filenames fast using index files, rename many files using expressions, copy part of a file, change times of a file, set file time from filename, print colored text to terminal, convert csv to tab separated, download files from web, send http or udp requests, print tcp or udp traffic, create hexdump of files, join many text files into one, list nested .zip .tar .tar.gz .tar.bz2 archive contents. Fully portable, for USB stick, without installation. For Windows, Linux and Mac OS/X. -
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Files
A modern file manager for Windows
A modern file explorer that pushes the boundaries of the platform. Explore a beautiful Windows-first design. Manage all your files with increased productivity. Work across multiple folders with tabs. And so much more. Cloud files integration? Tabs and multiple layouts? Rich file previews? Files has it covered with robust features you expect from a modern file manager. Have it your way. Files features a fully customizable user interface, right down to the colors and materials. Try custom themes that are built into Files or dive right into the docs and create your own. Files is free and open source software, maintained and designed by a collective of hundreds of contributors. Integration with cloud services such as OneDrive, Google Drive, and iCloud allow you to manage your documents and photos in the cloud, right from the sidebar. -
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Far Manager
File and Archive Manager
Far Manager is a program for managing files and archives in Windows operating systems. Far Manager works in text mode and provides a simple and intuitive interface for performing most of the necessary actions. Far Manager has a multi-language, easily configurable interface. File system navigation is made easier through the use of color highlighting and sort groups. -
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RED searches and deletes empty directories recursively below a given start folder and shows the result in a well arranged tree. Further you can create some custom rules for keeping and deleting folders. Empty files in directories can also be ignored.
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Syncthing
Open Source Continuous File Synchronization
Syncthing is an open source continuous file synchronization program, which essentially works by synchronizing files between two or more computers in real time. Syncthing is designed to first and foremost keep users’ data safe and protected against data loss and against attackers who would unlawfully try and access this data. It doesn’t store data anywhere else except on your computers and uses encryption to secure all your data. It is very easy to use, cross-platform and automatic. As such, it is very user-friendly and ideal for all users looking for a secure and easy-to-use file synchronization solution. Syncthing supports file versioning, relaying, ignoring files and many more. Different configurations offer different options to suit users’ specific requirements. -
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Nilesoft Shell
Powerful context menu manager for Windows File Explorer
Shell is an open-source context menu manager and extender for Windows File Explorer that gives users fine-grained control over the right-click menus throughout the Windows shell experience. It lets you add, remove, modify, and organize context menu items beyond what the default Windows interfaces allow, enabling quick access to applications, scripts, favorite folders, URLs, and custom commands directly from the right-click menu on files, folders, the desktop, or even the taskbar. The project includes a rich expression syntax and built-in functions for dynamic menu behaviors, and supports icons, colors, and nested multi-column menus to make the context UI both powerful and user-friendly. Shell aims to be lightweight and portable while accommodating advanced usage patterns like filters, search, and custom templates so that workflows can be tailored to individual needs or project types. -
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HDGraph
Display disk usage in a smart view, to identify where space is lost.
The first free tool for Windows able to draw multi-level pie charts of disk space ! HDGraph displays graphically the hard disk space usage. It shows all your directories and subdirectories on a single graph, allowing to see the largest ones at a glance. -
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Data Crow
The ultimate cataloguer
Data Crow allows you to use the standard movie & video (divx, xvid, DVD, Blu-ray, etc), book (and eBooks), images, board games, comic books, games & software, music (mp3 and other music files) cataloguing modules. Besides these modules, which you can change to fit your requirements, you can create new modules (want to catalogue your stamps, equipment, or anything else?). The GUI is skinnable. Reporting (using JasperReports and their community edition JasperSoft Developer Studio ), loan administration, item importing & exporting, backup & restore and many other optional features are waiting for you. -
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Catalog the content of removable volumes like CD and DVD disks for off-line searching. Folders and files can also be arranged in a single, virtual file system. Each folder of this virtual file system can contain files from many disks.
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AI File Sorter
Local AI file organization with categorization and rename suggestions
AI File Sorter is a cross-platform desktop application that uses AI (local LLMs run on your computer) to organize files and suggest meaningful file names based on real content, not just filenames or extensions. The app can analyze images locally and propose descriptive rename suggestions (for example, IMG_2048.jpg → clouds_over_lake.jpg). It can also analyze document text to improve categorization and renaming. Supported formats include PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, ODT, ODS, ODP, and common text files. For supported audio and video files, AI File Sorter can read embedded metadata (such as ID3, Vorbis, and MP4 tags) to suggest normalized names like year_artist_album_title.ext. AI analysis runs read-only, and all suggestions must be reviewed before being applied. AI File Sorter can run fully offline using local models like Mistral or LLaMA, so files and metadata stay on your device unless you configure a remote endpoint. -
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Zipkin
Distributed tracing system to gather timing data
Zipkin is a distributed tracing system. It helps gather timing data needed to troubleshoot latency problems in service architectures. Features include both the collection and lookup of this data. If you have a trace ID in a log file, you can jump directly to it. Otherwise, you can query based on attributes such as service, operation name, tags and duration. Some interesting data will be summarized for you, such as the percentage of time spent in a service, and whether or not operations failed. The Zipkin UI also presents a Dependency diagram showing how many traced requests went through each application. This can be helpful for identifying aggregate behavior including error paths or calls to deprecated services. Applications need to be “instrumented” to report trace data to Zipkin. -
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Copy Handler program is a small tool designed for copy/move files and folders between different storage medias. Currently it works only in Windows systems, however in the future more platforms should be supported.
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lessmsi
Tool to view and extract contents of a Windows Installer (.msi) file
lessmsi (formerly known as Less Msiérables) is a free utility with a graphical user interface and a command line interface used for viewing and extracting the contents of a Windows Installer (.msi) file. -
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IsoCreator (could also be called Folder-to-ISO or Directory-to-ISO) C#.NET 2.0 application which creates ISO 9660 Joliet CD images from a given folder or volume. Can also create ISO with virtual files, given a tree representing a directory structure.
