Files

Name: Files
Author: Files Community

v4.3·Utilities

About Files

Files is a community-built, open-source file manager for Windows, developed in the open on GitHub under the MIT license. It follows the modern Windows design language and is meant to be used alongside File Explorer, adding the multitasking features many users miss.

You can browse in tabs, open two folders side by side in dual pane, or use the columns layout to see the full path at a glance. The Omnibar combines the address bar with a command palette, and every command can have its own shortcut. Files also offers color tags, built-in Git status and branch actions, smart extract, folder sizes, file hashes, custom toolbars and backgrounds, plus cloud drive and FTP access. The Microsoft Store purchase funds development.

Key features

Tabbed browsing with reopen closed tab
Dual pane view with drag and drop between folders
Color tags with sidebar filtering
Omnibar with command palette and custom shortcuts
Built-in Git status, branch switching, pull and push
Smart extract for archives
Folder sizes and MD5/SHA-1/SHA-256 hashes
Columns layout, custom toolbar and backgrounds

Download via Quark Drive

Quark Drive link coming soon

We’re still preparing the Quark Drive share for this app. It will appear here once it’s ready. Tap “Request” to bump it up.

How to install

“Windows protected your PC”

SmartScreen shows this for apps without a paid signature. Click “More info”, then “Run anyway”.

Antivirus blocks it

Open-source apps are often flagged because they aren’t commercially signed. Check the SHA256 first, then allow it in your antivirus.

Won’t start, or a DLL is missing

Usually a missing runtime. Install Microsoft’s Visual C++ Redistributable (x64) and the .NET Desktop Runtime, then try again.

Check the file

Run this in Command Prompt and compare the result with the SHA256 listed for the cloud file:

certutil -hashfile "%USERPROFILE%\Downloads\file-name" SHA256

Alternatives

Changelog

v4.3Current2026-10-11

Release notes

## Files v4.3 is now available! 🎉 Existing users will receive an update notification in the top right corner of the app, while new users can get started from our [download page](https://files.community/download/). The changelog for v4.3 is available on our website https://files.community/blog/posts/v4-3-0. **Full Changelog**: https://github.com/files-community/Files/compare/v4.2.9...v4.3

Official changelog

FAQ

How do I download Files?

The Quark Drive share for Files is being prepared and will appear in the download section of this page.

Is Files free?

Files license: MIT. appwl only lists official builds and charges nothing for downloads.

Which systems does Files support?

This page offers Files for Windows, version 4.3.

Is Files from appwl safe?

appwl only lists official releases with their version and date. You can verify the SHA256 using the install tips on this page.