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Q-Dir

Q-Dir is a free Windows file manager for organizing files and folders as an alternative to Windows File Explorer.

Place
#10 of 26
Score
6.3
Q-Dir's website

What Q-Dir is

Q-Dir is a free Windows file manager for organizing files and folders as an alternative to Windows File Explorer. Its four-window layout can show several locations at once, with tabs and up to 64 saved folder combinations for quick access. You can move or copy items between Q-Dir views and other Explorers by dragging them or using clipboard copy and paste. Color and extension highlighting filters, file filtering, and quick preview help you locate and inspect items. Views include large icons, tiles, lists, details, and thumbnails. Supported folder types include ZIP, FTP, cabinet, network and system folders, and shortcuts; views can be exported to XLS, CSV, TXT, or HTML. Q-Dir has installer and portable ZIP downloads. The portable version runs without installation and can be carried on a memory device. Listed systems include Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7, and Windows Server, with x64 and x32 support. The freeware plan is free for company, business, and private use.

Good

  • Four-window browsing with tabs
  • Saves up to 64 folder combinations
  • Portable version runs without installation
  • Exports views to XLS, CSV, TXT, and HTML

Watch out

  • Windows-only platform support
  • Freeware license prohibits selling the software

Who it suits

Q-Dir suits Windows users who want a file manager with multiple folder views, tabs, filters, and export options. Its portable version may suit people who want to run it without installation.

Verdict

Q-Dir combines a multi-window file layout with filtering, preview, and several export formats. Consider it if you want a free Windows file manager, including a portable option.

Plans and prices

From Q-Dir's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
Q-DirFreeFree for company, business and private use · Windows

The facts

Each one read from Q-Dir's own pages, with the date it was checked.

Where it runs

Desktop platforms
windowschecked 20 Sep 2026

What it does

Downloads
The download page provides installer and portable ZIP packages, including x64 versions.checked 8 Oct 2026
Dual-pane view
Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
Export
Explorer views can be exported to XLS, CSV, TXT, and HTML.checked 8 Oct 2026
Favorites
Users can save up to 64 folder combinations as favorites.checked 8 Oct 2026
File operations
The page lists moving and copying data by drag and drop and clipboard copy/paste between Q-Dir views and other Explorers.checked 8 Oct 2026
Filtering
Features include color filters, highlight filters by extension, and file filtering.checked 8 Oct 2026
Folder and archive types
The page lists ZIP, FTP, cabinet, network, system folders, and shortcuts among supported folder types.checked 8 Oct 2026
Four-pane browsing
It provides file management in four windows with tabs.checked 8 Oct 2026
License
The license identifies Q-Dir as freeware and permits redistribution of unlimited unmodified copies, but prohibits selling it.checked 8 Oct 2026
Portable use
Q-Dir can run without installation and can be carried on a USB stick or other memory device.checked 8 Oct 2026
Portable version
Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
Preview and views
Q-Dir offers quick preview and supports large icons, tiles, list, detail, and thumbnail views.checked 8 Oct 2026
Privacy
The license page states that Q-Dir does not read, collect, use, or otherwise process computer data without the user's intent, especially personal data.checked 8 Oct 2026
Purpose
Q-Dir is a freeware alternative to Windows File Explorer for managing files and folders.checked 8 Oct 2026
System requirements
The product page lists Windows 11, Windows 10, 8.1, 7, and Windows Server among supported systems, with x64 and x32 support.checked 8 Oct 2026
Tabbed interface
Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
Warranty
The license provides the software as-is without warranty and disclaims liability for damages arising from its use or inability to use it.checked 8 Oct 2026

Money

Free plan
Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026

The company

Maker and support
SoftwareOK is Nenad Hrg's private homepage; the site gives a Taufkirchen, Germany address and offers a contact link.checked 8 Oct 2026

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