Even though most Windows users are satisfied with standard Windows explorer which comes with Windows Operating System, there are a section of users who need a better File Management utility than the standard Windows Explorer. Multi Commander is  one such replacement for your Windows Explorer with multi-tab feature and efficient dual-panel layout. Multi Commander used to be a paid utility but just few days ago the Developer decided to make it free till further notice.

Features

  • Tabs allowing you to have multiple folders open.
  • Caching that enable fast file browsing.
  • Background work for all tasks that takes time to finish, allowing you to continue working without interruptions.
  • Customize the layout and colors to fit your styling needs.
  • Extensions and plugins that will increase the functionality of Multi Commander.
  • FTP, Registry , Zip, 7-Zip, Rar , Tar , GZ , Bz2 , Jar  Support
  • View and Change file permissions, Take ownership of files.
  • Picture tools like Convert / Rotate Pictures, View/Remove EXIF tags, Adjust EXIF Date of pictures.
  • Show Movie information from IMDB/Rotten tomato as extra columns on you movie files.
  • Audio tools like View Audio file properties, View/Edit MP3 Tags.
  • Open API for developers to create extensions and plugins.
  • Remember selections when you get back from another location when browsing the filesystem.
  • Use mouse and drag and drop or use quick keyboard command for all the task.
  • FileOperations plugins that can automatically sort / unpack files when they are moved or copied.
  • File viewer that lets you view files of any size, as ASCII/Unicode/UTF8/Binary and Hex.
  • Both 32bit and 64bit versions available.
  • Handle folders with many thousands of files with easy, And use power full filters to limit what you want to view.
  • Compare folders and select the files and folders that are different, that are the same and many other options.
  • Power full script engine allowing you to create script that automate tasks.
  • Portable. Can be installed and run from portable (USB) device. Will not write any settings/session info on host computer.

It lets you copy, move, rename, view along with advanced task like Auto-unpacking , Auto-sorting , Browse inside archives, Workspace support, Scripting, Searching etc. easily. If you are not happy with your Windows Explorer, give it a try and you wont regret it.

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