A modern file manager that helps users organize their files and folders
Publisher’s description
What is Files - Preview?
Files - Preview is an open-source file managers & search program for Windows from Files Community. It ranks 21st by popularity among file managers & search in this catalogue. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as MSIX. The main installer is 108.0 MB. It needs Windows 10 2004 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.2.9.0, released on August 19, 2026. 13 versions are listed since January 16, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 8.2 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 469 times. The source code on GitHub (files-community/Files) has 46,141 stars. On Windows it registers 7 file types, including .jar, .zip, .7z, .rar and .tar. Similar programs include Elasticsearch, Double Commander and Open-Shell.
Project description on GitHub: “A modern file manager that helps users organize their files and folders.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 8.2 a year)
- Large user base
In short: Files - Preview is an open-source file managers & search tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Files - Preview safe to download?
- The file is served by cdn.files.community, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
43B48C8D4D6EBEB15C8810317407FC239CA4A945424435071DF734F96BBBA6EE· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 13 versions ›13 versions over 2 years · about 8.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2.9.0Latest | August 19, 2026 | 108.0 MB | ARM64 MSIX64-bit MSIX |
| 4.2.2.0 | August 3, 2026 | 112.1 MB | ARM64 MSIX64-bit MSIX |
| 4.2.0.0 | July 5, 2026 | 111.6 MB | 64-bit MSIXARM64 MSIX |
| 4.1.1.0 | May 11, 2026 | 77.4 MB | ARM64 MSIX64-bit MSIX |
| 4.0.37.0 | March 24, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSIX64-bit MSIX |
| 4.0.34.0 | March 6, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSIX64-bit MSIX |
| 4.0.27.0 | February 16, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSIX64-bit MSIX |
| 4.0.24.0 | December 25, 2025 | — | ARM64 MSIX64-bit MSIX |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id FilesCommunity.FilesPreview -echoco install filesPreview -yAdd-AppxPackage -Path Files.Package_4.2.9.0_x64_arm64.msixbundleGet-AppxPackage -Name FilesPreview | Remove-AppxPackageRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Files Community
- Category
- File managers & search
- Licence
- MPL
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/files-community/Files
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 2004+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSIX
- Version
- 4.2.9.0
- Released
- August 19, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 6, 2025
- Versions listed
- 13
- Updates / year
- 8.2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 469
- GitHub stars
- 46,141
- GitHub forks
- 2,973
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- FilesCommunity.FilesPreview
- Chocolatey package
- filesPreview
File types it opens (7)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Files - Preview free?
Yes. Files - Preview is open-source software under the MPL licence.
Is Files - Preview safe to download?
The download comes from cdn.files.community, 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 Files - Preview 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 Files - Preview be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Files - Preview support?
The installer requires Windows 10 2004 or newer and is available for 64-bit and ARM64.
Does Files - Preview run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Files - Preview?
The versions page lists all 13 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 16, 2025.
What are alternatives to Files - Preview?
Elasticsearch, Double Commander, Open-Shell, Total Commander and Service Bus Explorer. The alternatives page compares them.
