FileLocator Pro
FileLocator Pro searches documents and other files to help locate information in source code, log files, legal briefs, and more.
What FileLocator Pro is
FileLocator Pro searches documents and other files to help locate information in source code, log files, legal briefs, and more. Searches can use regular expressions or Boolean queries, run across local and network drives, and include indexed or non-indexed locations. It searches hundreds of formats, including PDF, Office documents, and ZIP archives. Outlook searches cover email, contacts, calendar items, and attachments across multiple PST and MSG files. Results show highlighted keyword hits in context, with previews for documents, images, and source code; frequent searches can be saved as favorites. Users can print or export results and create customizable or keyword summary reports. Command-line and API integration, .NET and COM libraries, and opening files in external editors are also supported. The product is for Windows 10 and higher, with portable, MSI, and 32/64-bit downloads. A free Lite mode is listed alongside Professional mode. The Pro license is perpetual; optional support and upgrade renewal are available, with major upgrades free for one year and minor upgrades always free.
Good
- Searches hundreds of formats, including PDF and ZIP.
- Supports Boolean queries and regular expressions.
- Searches email, contacts, calendar items, and attachments.
- Includes a free Lite mode.
- Perpetual license with minor upgrades always free.
Watch out
- Windows 10 or higher is required.
- Standard License costs $79, paid once.
- OCR search is listed, but message search is not.
Who it suits
It suits professionals and individuals who need to search across varied file formats, email archives, or network drives. The command-line, API, and library integrations may also suit users incorporating searches into other tools.
Verdict
FileLocator Pro brings broad file and Outlook searching together with contextual previews, reporting, and integration options. Its Windows-only support and listed license costs are key considerations.
Plans and prices
From FileLocator Pro's own pricing page, checked 3 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Standard License | $79, paid once | Up to 3 Windows installations per licensed named user · Perpetual license |
| Technician License | $142, paid once | Unlimited Windows installations per named user · Perpetual license |
| Floating License | $206, paid once | Licensed number of concurrent users; not tied to a named user · Perpetual license |
The facts
Each one read from FileLocator Pro's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- File formats
- It searches hundreds of formats, including PDF, Office documents, and compressed archives such as ZIP.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The product offers command-line and API integration, .NET and COM libraries, and the ability to open files in external editors including Visual Studio.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes FileLocator Pro as search software for professionals and says its customers range from large corporations to private individuals.checked 3 Oct 2026
- License and upgrades
- The Pro license is perpetual, support and upgrade renewal is optional, major upgrades are free for one year, and minor upgrades are always free.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Outlook
- It can search emails, contacts, calendar items, and attachments across multiple PST and MSG files.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Preview and results
- Users can review highlighted keyword hits in context, preview documents, images, and source code, and save frequent searches as favorites.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Mythicsoft says product usage data is sent to its servers only when users specifically request it, such as by submitting a crash report or checking for updates.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- FileLocator Pro searches files to help users find information in source code, log files, legal briefs, and other documents.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Reporting
- The product supports printing, exporting, customizable reports, and keyword summary reports.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Search
- The product supports multi-threaded searches, regular expressions, Boolean queries, network drives, and indexed or non-indexed searches.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Security
- Mythicsoft’s vulnerability disclosure program accepts reports by email or web form and says it acknowledges reports within two business days.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- Support is available by email and phone during Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm GMT, with Q&A and product manuals also provided.checked 3 Oct 2026
Money
- Free edition
- The feature comparison lists a free Lite mode alongside the Professional mode.checked 3 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Cambridge, United Kingdomchecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Platform and downloads
- The product supports Windows 10 and higher and is offered as 32/64-bit, portable, and MSI downloads.checked 3 Oct 2026
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