MiXplorer
MiXplorer is a freemium Android file manager for local, network, and cloud storage, with a free plan.
What MiXplorer is
MiXplorer is a freemium Android file manager for local, network, and cloud storage, with a free plan. Its interface supports unlimited tabs, dual-panel browsing in landscape mode, and drag-and-drop transfers between panels. File tools include multitasking copy and move tasks, advanced search, customizable bookmarks, and separate view and sorting settings for each folder. It can pack and unpack 7z, Zip, TAR, and Zstandard archives, while also unpacking RAR, RAR5, and ISO files. Connections include cloud providers, WebDAV, SAMBA, FTP, SFTP, and Bluetooth, plus built-in FTP and HTTP servers. Additional tools include an image viewer, media player, text editor, e-book reader, PDF reader, root access, and rooted-device app backup. MiXplorer supports EncFS and AES Crypt encryption. Its policy says it operates on-device without collecting personally identifiable information. Google Drive management is limited to files created or uploaded through the app.
Good
- Free plan available
- Unlimited tabs and dual panels
- Broad archive format support
- Cloud and network connections
- On-device privacy design
Watch out
- Android only
- Google Drive access has limits
- Some tools require rooted devices
Who it suits
It suits Android users who need file browsing across device, network, and cloud storage. It also fits users wanting archive tools and extra viewers or editors.
Verdict
MiXplorer combines file management, archives, network connections, and supporting media or document tools in one Android app. The free plan covers the core offering, while Google Drive handling has a stated restriction.
Plans and prices
From MiXplorer's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| MiXplorer | Free | Android 2.2+ |
| MiXplorer Silver | $6.99, paid once | Paid bundle of MiXplorer and Archiver, Image, Tagger and PDF add-ons |
The facts
Each one read from MiXplorer's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Additional tools
- Features include an image viewer, media player, text editor, e-book and PDF readers, root access, and app management with backup for rooted devices.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Age guidance
- The privacy policy says the app is intended for users aged 16 and older.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Archives
- It can pack and unpack formats including 7z, Zip, TAR, and Zstandard, and unpack additional formats including RAR/RAR5 and ISO.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Archive support
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Cloud storage access
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Credentials
- The privacy policy says credentials for some network services are stored in encrypted form in the app's private storage on the device.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Dual-pane view
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Encryption
- The site says MiXplorer supports EncFS volumes and AES Crypt file encryption and decryption.checked 11 Oct 2026
- File operations
- It includes multitasking copy and move tasks, advanced search, customizable bookmarks, and per-folder view and sorting options.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Google Drive limit
- The MiXplorer Silver listing says Google Drive files can only be managed if they were created or uploaded with the app.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Google Drive scope
- The privacy policy says MiXplorer uses Google's drive.file scope, which grants access only to files created with or opened in the app.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Interface
- It supports unlimited tabs, dual-panel browsing in landscape mode, and drag and drop between panels.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says the app is designed to operate on-device and does not collect, store, or upload personally identifiable information.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- MiXplorer is an Android file manager for local, network, and cloud storage.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Storage and protocols
- It supports cloud storage providers, WebDAV, SAMBA, FTP, SFTP, Bluetooth, and built-in FTP/HTTP servers.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The MiXplorer Silver listing gives [email protected] as the support email.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Tabbed interface
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Supported platforms
- androidchecked 21 Sep 2026
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