File managers - the programs for working with files

FreeCommander

FreeCommander is a free file manager, an alternative to the standard Windows Explorer.

Features of FreeCommander:

  • It provides all possible operations with files and folders - copying, deleting, moving, renaming. You can do batch renaming of files.
  • The interface of the program uses two-panel technology.
  • The ability to work with multiple disks or directories on each panel is provided by a tab system.
  • All commands are duplicated by hotkeys.
  • The user interface of the program supports drag and drop functionality.
  • There is support for working with archives - reading and writing ZIP and CAB archives, reading RAR archives.
  • There is an ability to create bookmarks for directories.
  • Built-in FTP client allows you to work with multiple connections simultaneously.
  • There is an ability to create and verify MD5 checksums.
  • Also there is an ability to divide files on the several parts.
  • The program can compare and synchronize folders.
  • File search provides the ability to search within archives.
  • There is an ability to create and customize filters for displaying files.
  • The toolbar provides quick access to Windows system folders, control panel, desktop and Start menu.
  • FreeCommander can access the Windows command line and save the history of commands.
  • There is a portable version of the program that does not require installation.
  • It has a multilingual user interface and supports more than 30 different languages.

Download the installer or portable version of FreeCommander: http://freecommander.com/en/downloads


Nomad.NET

Nomad.NET is a file manager for Windows, written using .NET technology.

Functionality of Nomad.NET:

  • It supports all operations with the files and folders.
  • It has friendly and intuitive user interface with a flexible toolbar customization.
  • It has customizable themes - there are more than 7 different themes.
  • We can quickly start of third-party programs from Nomad.NET and quickly access special Windows folders.
  • There is an ability to create bookmarks for files and directories.
  • The two-pane user interface uses the concept of file tabs - each tab has its own two panels.
  • All commands are duplicated by hot keys, there is a possibility to reconfigure hot-keys.
  • Program has built-in support for work on FTP protocol.
  • It supports the work with network drives.
  • Nomad.NET can work with a large number of archive formats - 7Z, CAB, CPIO, ZIP, LZMA, TAR, BZIP2, RPM, GZIP, DEB, RAR, etc.
  • There is advanced options for customizing and working with file filters.
  • This software does not require installation.
  • The user interface supports the work with different languages.

Download Nomad.NET: http://www.nomad-net.info/downloads

To run the program, you must install or enable Microsoft .Net Framework 4 Client Profile.


File Navigator

File Navigator is a file manager for Windows that does not require installation.

File Navigator features:

  • There is a two-pane program interface with drag-and-drop support.
  • We can use filters when viewing files - filtering by name, date or size.
  • It has built-in support for a following archive formats: 7-ZIP, ACE, AIN, ARC, ARJ, BZIP, CAB, GZIP, HA, JAR, LZH, RAR, TAR, ZIP.
  • There is a built-in FTP connection manager.
  • File Navigator allows you to move files directly between two FTP accounts.
  • The work with network drives is supported.
  • You can create a user menu, customize commands and buttons on the toolbar.
  • There is an ability to create links to folders and assign hotkeys to them.
  • Operations for splitting and assembling files are supported.
  • Program can compare and synchronize folders.
  • There is an ability to search for files by name, text content, size, date and attributes. It supports search in archives too.
  • Built-in text editor can easily view and edit files.
  • With the program we have got quick access to the Windows command line.
  • The user interface supports English and Russian.
  • There is a possibility to expand of functionality through additional modules.

Download link for File Navigator: FileNavigator.zip


Double Commander

Double Commander is a cross-platform file manager with a two-pane user interface for GNU/Linux, FreeBSD, Mac OS X and Windows systems.

Features of Double Commander:

  • The program supports all basic operations with files and folders, as well as the ability to split and glue files.
  • It has an ability to work with multiple disks or directories using tabs.
  • It supports multiple renaming.
  • All commands are duplicated by hotkeys.
  • We have got quick access to the Windows command line.
  • There is support for drag and drop.
  • It supports work with archives, supported formats are: ZIP, LZMA, TAR, GZ, TGZ, BZ2, RPM, CPIO, DEB and RAR.
  • For faster access, there is the ability to create a menu of favorite directories.
  • We can flexible configure of the toolbar, including for quick launch of third-party programs.
  • Built-in text editor with syntax highlighting is launching with the "F4" key.
  • The built-in file viewer (launched with the "F3" key) allows you to view files in hexadecimal, binary or text mode.
  • There is an ability to calculate and verify MD5 and SHA1 checksums for files.
  • With the program you can work with network drives.
  • It supports Total Commander WCX, WLX, WDX and WFX formats, and also it supports the own plug-in format - DSX.
  • There is a portable version of the program.
  • It has a multi-language user interface.

Download Double Commander: https://sourceforge.net/p/doublecmd/wiki/Download


FileCommander

FileCommander - a free file manager for Windows, it is similar to well known Total Commander for Windows.

Features FileCommander:

  • It has a two-pane user interface.
  • Working with tabs is supported.
  • There is support for drag and drop.
  • It can access the Windows command line.
  • It supports for hot keys.
  • The program provides the ability to work with file filters.
  • The program does not require installation.
  • In general, the user interface is simple and intuitive.

Download the latest version of FileCommander: https://sourceforge.net/projects/filecommander