FileList is a command-line utility that generates a CSV file listing the contents of a given directory.
By default, the list includes the file name, size, and path, as well as the last-access, last-modified, and creation dates, etc.
You can easily import all results to a spreadsheet or database.
- Filter the lists by optional criteria such as file name, file extension, time stamps, directory level, file size or file attributes.
- FileList can print or export lists of files from a folder or directory tree, including the file metadata.
- FileList can be instructed to include any metadata that Windows Explorer supports, such as camera model, artist name or number of pages.
Publisher’s description
What is FileList?
FileList is a proprietary terminals & cli tool program for Windows from JAM Software.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. The main installer is 10.7 MB. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 5.0, released on October 6, 2025. 4 versions are listed since October 13, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 2 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (10.7 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: FileList is a terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is FileList safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.jam-software.de; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
36332DA09CD1A16B89F2449B72C9B5DC792AEFD078BE4B726E8DBF9D927A03B3· 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 4 versions ›4 versions over 2 years · about 2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0Latest | October 6, 2025 | 10.7 MB | 64-bit ZIP |
| 4.4.1 | May 5, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
| 4.4 | March 3, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
| 4.3.2 | October 13, 2023 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id JAMSoftware.FileList -eProgram files (.exe): filelist.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- JAM Software
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 5.0
- Released
- October 6, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- October 18, 2023
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 2
- Website
- jam-software.com
- winget ID
- JAMSoftware.FileList
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is FileList free?
FileList 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 FileList safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.jam-software.de; 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 FileList 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.
Does FileList 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 FileList?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 13, 2023.
Can I use FileList without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to FileList?
PowerShell, Oh My Posh, QPDF, yq and Alacritty. The alternatives page compares them.
