Directory Opus (or "DOpus" as its users tend to call it) is a file manager program, originally written for the Amiga computer system in the early to mid-1990s. Commercial development on the version for the Amiga ceased in 1997. Directory Opus is still being actively developed and sold for the Microsoft Windows operating system by GPSoftware and there are open source releases of Directory Opus 4 and 5 for Amiga.
Directory Opus was originally developed by, and is still written by, Australian Jonathan Potter. Until 1994, it was published by well-known Amiga software company Inovatronics, when Potter joined with Greg Perry and the Australian-based GPSoftware to continue its development, and has since been published by GPSoftware.
Directory Opus has evolved since its first release in 1990 as a basic two-panel file manager. The interface has evolved significantly due to feedback given by its users. Some of the features include:
What is Directory Opus?
Directory Opus by GPSoftware is proprietary Windows software in the file managers & search category. It ranks 27th by popularity among file managers & search in this catalogue. It is written in C. Besides Windows, it is available for AmigaOS-like operating system.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 29.5 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 13.25, released on August 21, 2026. The version history goes back to December 4, 2023: 20 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 7.4 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 29,044 times. Wikipedia has an article about it in 5 of our languages. On Windows it registers 8 file types, including .dps, .dft, .flt, .osp and .dcf. Similar programs include Elasticsearch, Double Commander and Total Commander.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 7.4 a year)
- Also runs on AmigaOS-like operating system
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Directory Opus is a file managers & search tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is Directory Opus safe to download?
- The file is served by cdn.gpsoft.com.au, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
D3DD29CCBA820C14D3FC40D8A9109D94529FA4712D5E60CE34F5AA71A115C167· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 20 versions ›20 versions over 3 years · about 7.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13.25Latest | August 21, 2026 | 29.5 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 13.24 | August 14, 2026 | 28.8 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 13.23 | May 8, 2026 | 28.5 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 13.22 | March 18, 2026 | 28.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 13.21 | January 28, 2026 | 28.3 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 13.20 | December 1, 2025 | 28.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 13.19 | October 20, 2025 | 28.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 13.18 | August 25, 2025 | 27.9 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id GPSoftware.DirectoryOpus -echoco install directoryopus -yDOpusInstall-13.25.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- GPSoftware
- Category
- File managers & search
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Other platforms
- AmigaOS-like operating system
- Version
- 13.25
- Released
- August 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- December 4, 2023
- Versions listed
- 20
- Updates / year
- 7.4
- Chocolatey downloads
- 29,044
- Website
- gpsoft.com.au
- winget ID
- GPSoftware.DirectoryOpus
- Chocolatey package
- directoryopus
File types it opens (8)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Directory Opus free?
Directory Opus is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Directory Opus safe to download?
The download comes from cdn.gpsoft.com.au, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Directory Opus with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Directory Opus be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Directory Opus run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Directory Opus?
The versions page lists all 20 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 4, 2023.
What are alternatives to Directory Opus?
Elasticsearch, Double Commander, Total Commander, Open-Shell and Files - Stable. The alternatives page compares them.
