Double Commander is a free and open-source file manager with a dual-panel interface. Available for Windows, Linux, and macOS, it offers advanced features to simplify file operations.
Double Commander is a free, open-source, cross-platform file manager designed to provide a more powerful, efficient, and customizable experience than traditional file explorers. Inspired by Total Commander, allows you to work with two side-by-side panels, making it easy to copy, move, compare, and synchronize files quickly and intuitively.
Available for Windows, Linux, and macOS, Double Commander is ideal for both advanced users and anyone looking to improve their file management workflow. With features like tabbed browsing, intelligent search, an integrated text editor, archive handling, and a wide range of plugins, this file manager has become an essential tool for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
As an open-source project, actively developed and supported by a dedicated community, ensuring frequent updates and long-term stability. It’s also compatible with Total Commander plugins and allows full customization of hotkeys, menus, and commands, making it a highly flexible solution for everyday file management tasks.
Yes, is completely free. It’s also open source software, which means anyone can review its code, contribute to its development, or customize it to their needs.
You can contribute to the project by reporting issues or suggesting features through the project’s official GitHub site or through our contact section.
Yes, you can expand functionality with compatible plugins, including those for Total Commander in many cases.
It includes tools such as folder comparison, advanced search, integrated compression/decompression, file viewer, FTP/SFTP client, directory synchronization, and multi-tab support.
Yes, allows you to customize themes, colors, icons, keyboard shortcuts, and panel layout to suit your workflow.
You can download the latest version of Double Commander directly from our downloads page and choose between the installable or portable version for your operating system.
Is under active development, with frequent updates that improve stability, fix bugs, and add new features.
One of greatest strengths is its compatibility with plugins, which allow you to easily expand its functionality. Thanks to these plugins, you can view files directly from the browser, connect to remote servers, work with compressed files, mount ISO images, and much more.
The available plugins include support for WLX, WCX, and WFX formats, many of which are compatible with those developed for Total Commander. This gives you access to a host of additional tools without affecting the program’s performance.
Whether you need an advanced file viewer, FTP/SFTP access, or simply to improve your workflow, Double Commander offers the flexibility to adapt it to your needs.
Learn more about the plugins and take your experience to the next level.