Sync files and folders to all devices connected to your account.
Publisher’s description
What is Filen Sync?
Filen Sync by Filen Cloud Dienste UG is Windows software in the cloud storage & sync category. It ranks 33rd by popularity among cloud storage & sync in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 292.2 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.0.53, released on July 26, 2026. The version history goes back to June 5, 2023: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 0.6 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 4,270 times. The source code on GitHub (FilenCloudDienste/filen-desktop) has 274 stars. Similar programs include Syncthing, AWS Command Line Interface and Rclone.
Project description on GitHub: “Filen Desktop Client for Windows, macOS and Linux”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Filen Sync is a cloud storage & sync tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Filen Sync safe to download?
- The file is served by cdn.filen.io, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
0F814B8A098301A9E26CEBC6FAF2F7048E0E5BC4F2CE1F415E6835E07B6E724C· 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 2 versions ›2 versions over 3 years · about 0.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0.53Latest | July 26, 2026 | 292.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.0.24 | June 5, 2023 | 103.0 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id FilenCloud.FilenSync -echoco install filen -yFilen_win_x64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Filen Cloud Dienste UG
- Category
- Cloud storage & sync
- Licence
- Modified Read Only License
- Source code
- github.com/FilenCloudDienste/filen-desktop
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 3.0.53
- Released
- July 26, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 5, 2023
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 0.6
- Chocolatey downloads
- 4,270
- GitHub stars
- 274
- GitHub forks
- 19
- Website
- filen.io
- winget ID
- FilenCloud.FilenSync
- Chocolatey package
- filen
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Filen Sync safe to download?
The download comes from cdn.filen.io, 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 Filen Sync 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 Filen Sync be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Filen Sync support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Filen Sync 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 Filen Sync?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 5, 2023.
Can I use Filen Sync without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Filen Sync?
Syncthing, AWS Command Line Interface, Rclone, Dropbox and heroku. The alternatives page compares them.
