Windows 11 will continue using old File Explorer in the dialog windows, such as 'Save,' 'Save as,' or 'Open.' Other than that, Files is a beautiful alternative to File Explorer, and it is now available for everyone for free. Before you install the app, it is important to note that Files cannot fully replace the stock File Explorer. You can read the full changelog for version 2.0 on the project's GitHub page using this link.įiles 2.0 is available for free on Windows 10 and Windows 11 from the Microsoft Store.

Yair Aichenbaum, the developer behind the Files app, refined context menus, preview pane, the details layout, search, settings UI, etc. It is a fully fledged Web browser and swiss-army-knife for any kind of file-management (browse files and directories to locate, copy, move, and delete files) and file previewing (open files using pre-selected application, or an alternate application). You can also use custom themes, tag files with different colors, and Compact Overlay to keep the app on top of other applications for faster access to your files.īesides the most noticeable changes, Files 2.0 improves some of the existing features that make it more appealing when compared with the stock File Explorer. In addition to a tabbed interface, Files 2.0 offers a new 'Column' view that allows multiple levels of the hierarchy to be open at once. The latest version brings beautiful UI redesign with Windows 11's Mica effect and modern context menus. Now, just a day before the official Windows 11 launch, Files received a major update to version 2.0.įiles 2.0 works on Windows 10, but its primary focus is on those running Windows 11.

It has been available for Windows 10 for quite a while.

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