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Double Commander
A two-panel file manager for users who want faster copying, comparing, searching and organising than Explorer provides.
What it does
Double Commander places two folder views side by side and adds tabs, background file operations, a multi-rename tool, built-in viewer and editor, archive handling and powerful search functions. It is inspired by the classic dual-pane file-manager workflow.
Why we recommend it
We recommend Double Commander because the two-panel layout can make repetitive file work dramatically more efficient. It is particularly useful for people who regularly move, compare or rename large numbers of files.
Strengths
- Dual-pane interface
- Tabs and background file operations
- Built-in viewer, editor and multi-rename tools
- Archive and plug-in support
Things to consider
The interface is more utilitarian than Windows Explorer and has many controls. Casual users who rarely manage files beyond opening documents may not need its additional complexity.
DIRECT DOWNLOAD
Download Double Commander 1.2.10
Download the Windows version directly from the OpenSource-DVD.org server.
Project information
Visit the official project page for documentation and release information. The German OpenSource-DVD entry provides our established catalogue information.