File Management & Compression
File managers, archivers, compression tools and duplicate finders.
7-Zip is a free, open-source archiver for Windows that compresses and extracts files in 7z, ZIP, TAR, and many other formats. It integrates into Windows Explorer and includes AES-256 encryption for protecting archives.
Bandizip is a Windows archiving tool that packs files into ZIP, 7Z, TAR and self-extracting EXE archives and opens around forty formats, including RAR and ISO. It uses multiple CPU cores to speed up compression and supports AES-256 encrypted archives.
Bitvise SSH Server turns a Windows machine into an SSH host, accepting encrypted connections for file transfer over SFTP, SCP and FTPS as well as remote terminal sessions. It is aimed at administrators who need controlled remote access to Windows systems.
Box is a cloud platform for storing, sharing, and co-editing files, built for teams that need centralized document access with permission controls. It adds e-signatures, workflow automation, and integrations with thousands of business apps, aimed mainly at organizations rather than casual home users.
Directory Opus is a commercial file manager that takes over the role of Windows Explorer. It offers dual panes, folder tabs, a built-in viewer, batch renaming and archive handling, and it can be reshaped through toolbars, hotkeys and scripts.
DiskGenius combines partition management, file recovery, disk cloning and low-level drive maintenance in one Windows tool. It suits technicians and advanced users who would otherwise juggle several separate utilities for disk work.
Everything is a desktop search tool for Windows that locates files and folders by name almost as fast as you can type. It indexes NTFS volumes and keeps that index current in real time, so matches appear immediately instead of after a scan.
GoodSync backs up and synchronizes files between computers, external drives, NAS devices, and cloud services like Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox. It supports one-way backup and two-way sync, with scheduling and automation for unattended runs.
Google Drive stores files in the cloud and keeps them in sync across computers and phones. It includes tools for sharing files with custom permissions and co-editing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in real time.
iCloud connects a Windows PC to Apple's cloud service, adding iCloud Drive to File Explorer and syncing photos, bookmarks, passwords, contacts and calendars. It is meant for people who use an iPhone, iPad or Mac alongside a Windows machine.
IObit Undelete scans drives and removable storage for deleted files and restores them without needing a prior backup. It covers documents, photos, videos, and music, and includes a portable mode that runs without installation.
IsoBuster reads and recovers data from optical discs, hard drives, USB drives, and memory cards, even when the file system is damaged or the media is only partially readable. It supports a wide range of disc and file system formats, making it useful for retrieving lost files or extracting content from old or scratched media.
MEGAsync is the desktop client for the MEGA cloud service. It keeps chosen local folders and the MEGA Cloud Drive mirrored in both directions, runs one-way backups of selected folders, and manages uploads and downloads in the background. Aimed at people who already use a MEGA account.
Microsoft OneDrive is a cloud storage and file sync service that backs up photos and documents across Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android devices, and lets you share and collaborate on Office files. A free plan includes 5 GB of storage; more space requires a Microsoft 365 subscription.
MobaXterm bundles a tabbed SSH client, an X11 server, a graphical SFTP browser and a set of Unix command-line tools into a single Windows application. It is aimed at administrators and developers who work with Linux or Unix machines from a Windows desktop.
pCloud Drive is the desktop client of the Swiss pCloud storage service. It mounts your online storage as a virtual drive under This PC, so files can be opened and edited like local ones while the data stays in the cloud instead of filling the hard disk.
Proton Drive is an end-to-end encrypted cloud storage service for storing, syncing, and sharing files, photos, and documents across devices. It bundles online document and spreadsheet editors and targets users who want a privacy-focused alternative to mainstream cloud drives, as well as businesses needing secure file collaboration.
A Windows desktop client for moving files between a local machine and remote servers over FTP, FTPS, SFTP and WebDAV, with direct access to cloud storage such as Amazon S3, Google Drive and OneDrive. Aimed at web developers and administrators who transfer files regularly.
SyncBackPro backs up and synchronizes files between local drives, network locations, and cloud services like Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, and Amazon S3. It targets individuals, small businesses, and organizations that need scheduled, automated, and versioned backups.
SyncBackSE backs up and synchronizes files on Windows to internal drives, external disks, network shares and FTP servers. It adds locked-file copying, versioning, compression and encryption to the maker's free edition, and suits home and small office users who want scheduled local backups.
TeraCopy takes over file copy and move operations in Windows Explorer, checking every transferred file against a checksum and letting failed items be retried instead of aborting the whole job. Useful when moving large collections between drives or over a network.
Total Commander is a dual-window file manager for Windows that lets users browse, copy, and organize files side by side. It bundles archive support, a built-in FTP client, a multi-rename tool, and a plugin system for extending its functionality.
WinRAR is a file archiver for Windows that creates and extracts RAR and ZIP archives, and can open many other compressed formats. It adds AES encryption, password protection, and archive-repair tools, aimed at anyone who needs to compress, share, or secure files.
WinSCP moves files between a Windows PC and remote servers over SFTP, SCP, FTP, FTPS, WebDAV or S3. It offers a two-pane or Explorer-style window, folder synchronisation and scripted transfers, aimed at administrators, developers and anyone maintaining a website.
WinZip compresses and decompresses files in ZIP, RAR, 7Z and other archive formats, with password protection and encryption built in. It also bundles extras like PDF conversion, image/video compression, and cloud file sharing, aimed at both home users and businesses.
MobileTrans copies contacts, photos, videos, messages, apps and WhatsApp chats directly between iOS and Android phones, or between a phone and a computer for backup and restore. Aimed at people switching phones or consolidating WhatsApp data across devices.
Recoverit scans hard drives, SD cards, USB drives, and other storage media to restore deleted or lost photos, videos, documents, and other files. It also offers targeted repair tools for corrupted video and photo files.
WPS Office bundles a word processor, spreadsheet editor, presentation tool, and PDF handling into one lightweight installer. It reads and writes common Microsoft Office formats and adds cloud sync, templates, and AI writing aids, aimed at users who want an Office alternative without a large footprint.
Yandex Disk is the Windows client for Yandex's cloud storage service. It maps your online storage to a folder in File Explorer, keeps it in sync across devices, and lets you decide per file whether it stays on disk, in the cloud, or both.