Q-Dir

Name: Q-Dir
Rating: 4.4 (16 reviews)

201 likes

Cost / License

Free
Proprietary

Application type

File Manager

Origin

Germany
EU

Platforms

Windows
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Features

Properties

Customizable
Lightweight

Features

Split-screen view
Drag and Drop
Portable
Search Bar
Ad-free
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Works Offline
Built-in themes

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Maik-Hofmann added Q-Dir as alternative to Peach Commander
5 days ago
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about 1 month ago
NuneX added Q-Dir as alternative to ExplorerFocus
3 months ago
darkinsun reviewed Q-Dir
★★★★★
3 months ago
The one program that I wish It is exist on Linux, too.
darkinsun liked Q-Dir
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POX added Q-Dir as alternative to Files App
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6 months ago

Comments and Reviews

Comment summary: Q-Dir is highly regarded for its lightweight design, speed, and customization capabilities. Users appreciate its multi-pane and tabbed interface, making it an excellent alternative to Windows Explorer and other file managers. Positive feedback highlights features like quad view, custom shortcuts, and integration options, though some issues like system crashes and incompatibility with symbolic links are noted. Despite minor drawbacks, Q-Dir remains a favored choice among users seeking efficiency and functionality.

Top Positive Comment

kaekazeh

★★★★★

Oct 12, 2022

i have tried all the options in alternativeto and THIS ONE is the best file manager.

the only thing I could ask for would be an integration with QuickLook, even though it has already a preview.

darkinsun

★★★★★

Jul 3, 2026

The one program that I wish It is exist on Linux, too.

Sam Lander

★★★★★

Jun 11, 2023

EditedJun 11, 2023

This is what I want in a file explorer. Being lightweight and fast. It is kind of buggy, especially if you mess with the colors. The UI is not very customizable and kind of ugly as well. I wish the buttons were more customizable as well.

The reason for 3 stars, rather than 4, is that it is not open-source. Even with it firewalled, because I cannot inspect the source, there is the possibility of it modifying files or opening my system up to security exploits.

orinari

★★★★★

Oct 9, 2022

Great program and definitely recommended. But beware that Q-Dir can't handle symbolic linked folders correctly. It will jump to the source folder instead of the symlinked location. I contacted the developer but he gave me vague uninterested answers. I guess he just won't fix the issue. That's a shame for a file manager.

TBayAreaPat

★★★★★

Jul 28, 2022

EditedMay 5, 2023

What's Great is that you can save a layout of multiple folders that you want to refer to for a task. Finding Quick View is tricky. Go to Extras, Click Tree View, and click either one of the first two options. They recommend an option way down to expand the system favorites.. you might like that better. A search bar would be nice.

Drconfused

★★★★★

Sep 11, 2021

I would give 5 stars because this has been my main file management software for a couple years but it does not play nice with Google Drive streaming and when it freezes a hard start is required. If you use Google Drive or the sync variant be cautious, otherwise this would be my top pick.

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Lehuga ntaps

★★★★★

Jul 27, 2021

Awesome app, never crashed never shaky or buggy add search bar and it'll be unicorn

7 of 22 comments

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What is Q-Dir?

Q-Dir makes your files and folder easy to manage. Fast and easy access, with an amazing Quadro-View (4 panes) technique. You dont have to renounce the usual, Drag and Drop, all Views, and other functions of your system. No! Q-Dir gives you other nice functions, that make you happy. One can save many hand moves and also time!

Q-Dir does not have to be installed and can be executed easily from the desktop. Rename Q-Dir_Installer.exe to Q-Dir.exe and GO.

It's a small famous utility for Windows PC-s and also an USB-stick friend :).

Features

Favorites: Quick access to most often used folders. Preview filter settings: ... Change the preview filter settings? Drag&Drop: Move files by dragging in Q-views, and other programs such as MS Explorer. Clipboard: Copy/ Paste between the Q-Dir directory views, and other programs such as MS Explorer. Folder-Type : ZIP-, FTP-,cabinet-,network-, system - folders, shortcuts ... Views: Large icons, tiles, list, detail, thumbnail (Vista: extra large symbols) . Export to XLS, CSV, TXT, HTML. Popup Menus: Desktop, My Computer. Screen magnifier: anything on the screen can be enlarged. Color Filter: Different colors for different item types (e.g. .log;.txt). Highlight-Filter: Effective way for fast items highlighting. File-Filter: Allows for quick and easy filtering of the items. Columns: All columns support, and save function . Quick-Link's: For fast folder access. Folder-Select: Fast & flexible folder selection address-bar/ desktop menu/ my-computer menu/... Multi-INI: Several INI files for Q-Dir. Quadro-View technique: Quad-Pumped x 16 Tabs, (-: quad core + :-). Tree-View: Single and quadruple. Preview: Allows a quick preview. Portable. Printing: List, Details ... . Folder size Column: file and folder size Column. Settings transfer: Improved transfer for folder and view settings. Faster edit: Faster edit or rename of the files. File association: Internal file association rules.