Total Commander is an orthodox file manager, i.e. it features two file list panels (selectable via tab key) and a command line. It supports multiple tabs for each panel.
Total Commander is developed by Christian Ghisler and distributed as shareware or freeware, depending on the platform.
Total Commander, then called Windows Commander, was originally developed for Windows, using the programming environment Delphi. Current Windows versions are developed with Delphi (for 32-bit versions) and Lazarus (for 64-bit versions).
Total Commander supports extensibility via plugins, and it can bind external programs for viewing or editing files. Many plugins are freely available, e.g. different packer formats or file viewer for special file formats. The Android version has plugins for direct access to external servers, which it presents as if they were simply local SD cards, making file copying from phone<>server trivial - currently Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, TotalDrip, LAN, SFTP and WebDAV are supported. It also has an integrated media player that works both foreground and background - video and audio. Supporting most, if not all, file formats. Many functions not available by default are supported and can be assigned to icons. For example it supports device->device file transfer over WI-FI using an associated app.
What is Total Commander?
Total Commander by Ghisler Software GmbH (developed by Christian Ghisler) is proprietary Windows software in the file managers & search category. It ranks 7th by popularity among file managers & search in this catalogue. The first release dates back to 1993. It is written in Object Pascal and Delphi. Besides Windows, it is available for Android.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 7.5 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 11.58, released on July 1, 2026. The version history goes back to October 26, 2022: 11 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 909,628 times. Wikipedia has an article about it in 24 of our languages. Similar programs include Double Commander, Elasticsearch and Files - Stable.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Small download (7.5 MB)
- Also runs on Android
- Mature project (since 1993)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Total Commander is a file managers & search tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Total Commander safe to download?
- The file is served by totalcommander.ch; 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:
2281F3827A8746A597A75287F521690F1291BDB535D7E1269768DBE077A13ED4· 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 11 versions ›11 versions over 4 years · about 3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.58Latest | July 1, 2026 | 7.5 MB | 32-bit EXE32-bit EXE64-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 11.57 | May 7, 2026 | 7.4 MB | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 11.56 | August 18, 2025 | 7.4 MB | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 11.55 | June 25, 2025 | 7.4 MB | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 11.51 | February 19, 2025 | 7.0 MB | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 11.50 | January 2, 2025 | 7.0 MB | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 11.03 | February 22, 2024 | 6.5 MB | 64-bit EXE64-bit EXE32-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 11.02 | November 9, 2023 | 6.5 MB | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Ghisler.TotalCommander -echoco install TotalCommander -yscoop install extras/totalcommandertcmd1158x64.exe /AHRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Ghisler Software GmbH
- Developer
- Christian Ghisler
- Category
- File managers & search
- Licence
- Shareware
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Written in
- Object Pascal and Delphi
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Other platforms
- Android
- Version
- 11.58
- Released
- July 1, 2026
- First release
- 1993
- Added to the catalogue
- November 7, 2022
- Versions listed
- 11
- Updates / year
- 3
- Chocolatey downloads
- 909,628
- Website
- ghisler.com
- winget ID
- Ghisler.TotalCommander
- Chocolatey package
- TotalCommander
- Scoop package
- extras/totalcommander
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Total Commander free?
Total Commander is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Shareware). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Total Commander safe to download?
The download comes from totalcommander.ch; 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 Total Commander 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 Total Commander be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Total Commander run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Total Commander?
The versions page lists all 11 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 26, 2022.
Can I use Total Commander without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Total Commander?
Double Commander, Elasticsearch, Files - Stable, Open-Shell and grepWin. The alternatives page compares them.
