Files

File Tools

A collection of useful file resources:

• Czkawka - Fast Multi-platform Duplicate Finder
• dupeGuru - Cross-platform Duplicate File Finder
• FileInfo - Comprehensive File Extension Database
• Filext - Online File Extension Library
• EMCO Unlock It - Unlock and Delete Locked Files
• LockHunter - Delete Files Blocked by Apps
• TagSpaces - Cross-platform File Tagging Tool
• Tagging for Windows - Native Windows File Tagging
• OpenHashTab - Shell Extension for File Hashes
• Petges - Change File and Folder Properties

Archiving

File archivers for compressing and unzipping files:

• NanaZip - Modern 7-Zip File Archiver
• 7-Zip - Classic Open Source File Archiver
• SuperCompression - High Compression Ratio Archive
• PeaZip - Powerful Open Source File Archiver
• CompactGUI - Visual Interface for Windows Compression
• Compactor - Transparent File Compression Tool
• WinRAR - Popular Commercial File Archiver | License
• Efficient Compression Tool - Advanced File Size Optimizer
• Minuimus - Lossless File Size Reduction Tool
• EzyZip - Easy Online File Archiver
• Unzip Online - Extract ZIP Files Online
• Unrar Online - Extract RAR Files Online

File Conversion

Tools for converting file formats:

• Vert - Privacy Focused Offline Converter
• OfflineConvert - Simple Offline File Conversion
• File-converter - Shell Extension File Converter
• Index of Online Converters - Curated List of Online Converters
• Pandoc - Universal Document Format Converter
• ConvertCSV - Powerful CSV Data Converter
• Encoding Converter - Web Based Text Encoding Converter

Online File Converters

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The values in the badges denote the maximum file size allowed for free users.

• CloudConvert - Versatile Online File Converter 1 GB
• FreeConvert - High Quality Online File Converter 1 GB
• VideoUtils - Web Based Video Utility Tools 500 MB
• XConvert - Advanced Online File Converter 400 MB
• ConvertFiles - Simple Free Online Converter 250 MB
• LetsConvert - Fast Online Format Converter 250 MB
• Converter365 - Online Multi Format Converter 200 MB
• Convertio - Simple Online File Converter 100 MB
• AnyConv - Easy Online File Converter 100 MB
• OnlineConvertFree - Fast Free File Converter 100 MB
• AConvert - Basic Online File Converter 40 MB

File Utilities

Various utilities for managing your files:

File Search Engines

• AnyTXT - Full Text Search Engine
• FluentSearch - Modern Desktop Search Tool
• Everything - Instant File Search Utility
• Recoll - Full Text Search Tool
• 0-range - Fast Local File Search
• DocFetcher - Desktop Search Application

File Encryption

• Cryptomator - Client-side Cloud Encryption Tool
• VeraCrypt - Open Source Disk Encryption

File Encryptor

• age - Simple Modern File Encryption
• rem - Minimalist File Encryption Tool
• cppcryptfs - Encrypted Overlay File System

File Sync

• Syncthing - Continuous Decentralized File Sync
• FreeFileSync - Open Source File Comparison Sync
• GoodSync - Reliable File Backup Sync
• FJSoft - MyPhoneExplorer Mobile Sync Tool
• Phone Link - Windows Android Phone Sync

File Backup

• Restic - Fast Efficient Backup Program
• Kopia - Encrypted Deduplicated Backup Tool
• Rescuezilla - Easy Open Source Disk Imaging
• Clonezilla - Advanced Partition Disk Imaging
• FolderClone - Simple Windows Folder Mirroring
• BackupPC - High Performance Network Backup

File Formatting

• Low Level Format - Hard Drive Low Level Format
• ShredOS - Secure Drive Erasing Tool

File Shredders

• Eraser - Secure Data Removal Tool
• FileShredder - Simple File Shredding Tool
• PermaDelete - Permanently Delete Files Safely

File Recovery

• MultiPar - Repair and Prevent File Corruption |

Recover Deleted Files

• TestDisk - Open Source Data Recovery
• PhotoRec - Digital Picture Recovery Tool
• DMDE - Advanced Disk Editor Recovery | Windows File Recovery
• More Data Recovery Tools - Comprehensive Data Recovery Index

File Automation

These tools let you automate organizing and renaming files:

• MediaMonkey - Powerful Media Management Tool

Bulk File Renamers

• Advanced Renamer - Batch Rename Files Folders
• Bulk Rename Utility - Comprehensive File Renaming Tool
• PowerRename - PowerToys Batch Renaming Tool
• Szyszka - Simple Multi-platform File Renamer
• Flut Renamer - Modern Material File Renamer

File Transfer

For cross-device file sharing:

• LocalSend - Open Source AirDrop Alternative |
• Blip - High Speed File Transfer
• Photon - Cross-platform File Transfer Tool |
• KDE Connect - Seamless Multi-device Integration Tool
• PairDrop - Web Based File Sharing
• LANdrop - Simple Local File Transfer
• QRServ - HTTP File Transfer - Transfer Files via QR Code

P2P Transfer

Note

Both devices need to be connected to the internet for these services.

• ToffeeShare - Private Peer-to-Peer File Sharing
• SpaceDrop - Encrypted P2P File Transfer
• Wormhole - Simple Encrypted File Sharing
• JustBeamIt - One-to-One File Transfer
• Blaze - Browser Based P2P Transfer
• TransferNow - Large File Sending Service
• SaladRoom - Web Based File Sharing
• Lightning Share - Fast P2P File Transfer

File Hosts

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Uploaded files are deleted after a certain period of inactivity. The badges denote: Max File Size | Expiry Time.

• File Host Index - Comprehensive List of File Hosts
• Pixeldrain - Fast File Sharing Service 20 GB | 120 Days
• BuzzHeavier - Simple Unlimited File Hosting | | Unlimited | 15 Days
• GoFile - Free Anonymous File Sharing Unlimited | 10 Days
• Viking File - Unlimited Free File Host Unlimited | 15 Days
• Send.now - Secure Large File Sharing 100 GB | 30 Days
• MixDrop - Unlimited File Hosting Service Unlimited | 60 Days
• 1fichier - Popular File Storage Service 300 GB | 15 Days
• UploadNow - Fast Free File Sharing 100 GB | 7 Days
• Pillowcase - Dedicated Audio File Host 200 MB | Forever

Cloud Storage

For uploading and sharing files:

• Cloud Storage Comparison - Compare Cloud Storage Providers
• Google Drive - Reliable Cloud Storage Service 15 GB Free
• MEGA - Secure End-to-End Encryption 20 GB Free
• OneDrive - Microsoft Cloud Storage Solution 5 GB Free
• Dropbox - Classic Cloud File Storage 2 GB Free
• MediaFire - Simple Cloud Storage Sharing 10 GB Free
• IceDrive - Next Generation Cloud Storage 10 GB Free
• pCloud - Secure European Cloud Storage 10 GB Free
• CyberFile - Fast Free Cloud Storage 10 GB Free
• Filen - Private End-to-End Encryption 10 GB Free

Cloud Storage Managers

Software for managing all your cloud storage accounts:

• Rclone - Command Line Cloud Sync | | GUI
• Air Explorer - Direct Cloud Storage Management
• RaiDrive - Mount Cloud as Drive
• gclone - Advanced Google Drive Clone
• Cyberduck - Libre FTP Cloud Browser
• Spacedrive - Distributed File Explorer Tool
• MultCloud - Cross Cloud Transfer Service