Draft:Files (software)
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{{AFC comment|1=The previous review was not addressed. Caleb Stanford (talk) 06:43, 10 March 2025 (UTC)}}
{{AFC comment|1=I have concerns that the article fails WP:PROMO.
One issue is that the title needs to be changed. Files (software) should redirect to smth like File System. It could be Files (Windows 10 application) or similar.
In the lead, "known for its modern design" is not sufficiently supported, this claim should be removed unless it is discussed in independent reliable sources. "Features" needs to be revamped. Text like "Extensive Customization" is not encyclopedic. Caleb Stanford (talk) 21:25, 8 March 2025 (UTC)}}
{{AFC comment|1=Is there any relation between this Files app and the Files app on Apple equipment? If so, it should be described. If not, it should be mentioned that it is not related to the similarly named app for the Apple. Robert McClenon (talk) 05:11, 11 February 2025 (UTC)}}
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{{Short description|Free, open source file explorer}}
{{Draft topics|software|computing|technology}}
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{{Infobox software
| name = Files
| logo = Files (software).png
| logo alt = The logo for Files, a modern file manager for Windows.
| screenshot = Files (software) screenshot.png
| screenshot alt = A screenshot of the Files app for Windows, a modern file manager.
| caption = Files App on Windows 11
| other_names = Formerly Files UWP{{Cite web |date=2025-01-19 |title=Files UWP is a new modern file explorer app for Windows 10 |url=https://www.neowin.net/news/files-uwp-is-a-new-modern-file-explorer-app-for-windows-10/ |access-date=2025-01-19 |website=Neowin |language=en}}
| author = [https://github.com/lukeblevins Luke Blevins]
| developer = [https://github.com/files-community files-community]
| released = {{Start date|2021|01|13}}
| latest release version =
| latest release date =
| latest preview version =
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| repo = {{URL|https://github.com/files-community/Files}}
| programming language = C#, XAML
| operating system = Windows
| genre = File manager
| license = MIT License
| website = {{URL|https://files.community/}}
}}
Files (formerly Files UWP) is a free and open-source file manager application for Windows. Despite the name, Files has no connection to the similarly nameed applications from Apple and Google. It is known for its modern design{{Cite web |last=Parmar |first=Mayank |date=2019-02-11 |title=Third-party developer shows off a modern File Explorer for Windows 10 |url=https://www.windowslatest.com/2019/02/11/third-party-modern-file-manager-for-windows-10/ |access-date=2025-01-19 |website=Windows Latest |language=en-US}}, extensive features, and active community development.
It is built with WinUI 3 and the Windows App SDK development framework, and a large consumer of Win32 and WinRT APIs. It is also built using the MVVM app architecture.
Features
Files provides a wide range of features, including:
- Modern UI: A modern, FluentUI-style user interface built with the WinUI framework.{{Cite web |last=Carrasqueira |first=João |date=2024-05-01 |title=Files review: A more modern alternative to the Windows 11 File Explorer |url=https://www.xda-developers.com/files-review/ |access-date=2025-01-19 |website=XDA |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Pathak |first=Khamosh |date=2024-05-17 |title=You Should Replace Windows 11's File Explorer With This App |url=https://lifehacker.com/best-windows-11-file-explorer-alternative |access-date=2025-01-25 |website=Lifehacker |language=en}}
- Tabbed Browsing: Users can easily navigate multiple folders and files simultaneously.
- Dual Pane View: Enables side-by-side comparison and management of files and folders.
- File Tags: Consumers can organize files and folders with color-coded tags.{{Cite web |date=2024-10-27 |title=Meet Files, Your New File Explorer App For Windows 11 |url=https://nerdschalk.com/files-app-alternative-to-windows-filer-explorer/ |access-date=2025-01-19 |website=Nerd's Chalk |language=en}}
- Extensive Customization: Files comes with customizable themes, keyboard shortcuts, and other settings.
- Rich File Previews: You can view images, videos, and other files directly within the application.
- Cloud Integration: Files integrates with various cloud providers, including OneDrive, Google Drive, iCloud, Dropbox, and others.{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Files • Docs - Cloud drives |url=https://files.community/docs/features/cloud-drives |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250123180912/https://files.community/docs/features/cloud-drives |archive-date=2025-01-23 |access-date=2025-01-25 |website=files.community |language=en}}
History
The Files app began in 2018 as a personal project by developer Luke Blevins.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2018-05-29 |title=Initial commit · files-community/Files@3aab521 |url=https://github.com/files-community/Files/commit/3aab52192442e08b3df5024a0fa34d649061a749 |access-date=2024-12-28 |website=GitHub |language=en}} He wanted to create a "stable, open-source foundation for innovation in the file management space,"{{Cite news |last=Arlo |date=2020-06-10 |title=UWP Community // Launch 2020 |url=https://medium.com/@Arlodottxt/uwp-community-launch-2020-1772efb1e382 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20240916073253/https://medium.com/@Arlodottxt/uwp-community-launch-2020-1772efb1e382 |archive-date=2024-09-16 |access-date=2025-01-19 |work=Medium |language=en}} specifically for the Windows operating system.
The app was ported from UWP to the Windows App SDK{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2022-08-29 |title=Feature: Migration to WinAppSDK by yaira2 · Pull Request #9814 · files-community/Files |url=https://github.com/files-community/Files/pull/9814 |access-date=2024-12-28 |website=GitHub |language=en}}, allowing for the use of a more modern technology{{Cite web |last=stevewhims |date=2024-09-10 |title=Migrate from UWP to the Windows App SDK - Windows apps |url=https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/windows-app-sdk/migrate-to-windows-app-sdk/migrate-to-windows-app-sdk-ovw |access-date=2025-01-25 |website=learn.microsoft.com |language=en-us}} and the removal of the full trust process. It has had multiple significant milestones including a major design refresh and over three variations of the logo over time.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-08-24 |title=Feature: Redesigned the app icon by yaira2 · Pull Request #13247 · files-community/Files |url=https://github.com/files-community/Files/pull/13247 |access-date=2024-12-28 |website=GitHub |language=en}} It has seen great change over the years, initially starting off with Fluent 1 design language styles{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Laxman |date=2023-05-04 |title=Files is a free UWP File Manager app for Windows 11/10 |url=https://www.thewindowsclub.com/files-is-a-free-uwp-file-manager-app-for-windows-10 |access-date=2025-01-19 |website=The Windows Club |language=en-us}} until v2 was introduced.{{Cite web |last=Nayan |date=2021-07-07 |title=Files v2 for Windows 10 (Modern File manager) to bring refreshed design, many new features & performance improvements |url=https://thewincentral.com/files-v2-for-windows-10-modern-file-manager-to-bring-refreshed-design-many-new-features-performance-improvements/ |access-date=2025-01-19 |website=WinCentral |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |date=2021-10-04 |title=Files 2.0 is a must-have file manager app for Windows 11 |url=https://winaero.com/files-2-0-is-a-must-have-file-manager-app-for-windows-11/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230529160318/https://winaero.com/files-2-0-is-a-must-have-file-manager-app-for-windows-11/ |archive-date=2023-05-29 |access-date=2025-01-19 |work=Winaero |language=en-US}}
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Microsoft Store App Awards
The Files app has received positive reviews{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIfdcqe2oqo |title=DITCH Windows Explorer for Files! |date=2022-01-12 |last=TechHut |access-date=2025-01-19 |via=YouTube}}{{Cite web |last=Carrasqueira |first=João |date=2024-05-01 |title=Files review: A more modern alternative to the Windows 11 File Explorer |url=https://www.xda-developers.com/files-review/ |access-date=2025-01-19 |website=XDA |language=en}} from users and technology publications, praised for its features, performance, and user experience. It has over 35 thousand stars on GitHub.{{Cite web |title=Stargazers · files-community/Files |url=https://github.com/files-community/Files/stargazers |access-date=2024-12-28 |website=GitHub |language=en}}
In 2022 Files won the Microsoft Store App Awards{{Cite web |last1=Brown |first1=Pete |last2=Sardo |first2=Giorgio |date=2022-05-27 |title=Announcing the Microsoft Store App Awards Winners! |url=https://blogs.windows.com/windowsdeveloper/2022/05/27/announcing-the-microsoft-store-app-awards-winners/ |access-date=2024-12-28 |website=Windows Developer Blog |language=en-US}} in the file management category, alongside Rufus. It was also included in the 2023 Microsoft Store App Awards as a runner up.
See also
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