The Quad-Directory-Explorer makes your files and folders easy to manage, either installed or as a Portable Windows program as an alternative Freeware to Windows File Explorer.

Fast and easy access to your hard disks ergo advanced file management for network folders, USB-sticks, floppy disks and other storage devices.

Can Q-Dir replace the built-in Windows File Explorer?

Q-Dir offers more functionality, plus the advantage that Q-Dir does not have to be installed and can be executed easily from any location, including your desktop or a portable USB stick.

Why do I need Q-Dir?

Q-Dir is specially useful as an alternative Windows file manager. For anyone working with numerous files at the same time, Q-Dir allows you to view up to four panels in the same window, each with the same tools and same commands for viewing, copying or editing files faster with ease.

What are the best Q-Dir features?

Users mention these are some of best features in Q-Dir:

  • Modify the view mode with your personal preferences
  • Bookmark function for frequently used files and folders
  • Drag-and-drop copies from different tabs
  • Compare different files properties at once
  • Assign different colors for different file types
  • Directory structure with visible tree branches

More Features

  • File management in 4-window with tabs
  • Folder size with extra information
  • Classic and modern address bar
  • Print what you see in Explorer Views
  • Based on the MS Windows OS File Manager
  • Full Unicode Support
  • Small program great in file management
  • Multilingual
  • Low System Resource usage
  • Freeware

What's New

  • Important tests from Q-Dir for the next MS Windows 10 and 11 update
  • Updates to language files in Quad File Explorer for Windows
  • Corrections in the file explorer, small tweaks and optimizations
  • Update of language files
  • Again various corrections and adjustments under Windows 10 and 11
  • Update of the language files in the quad file explorer Q-Dir
  • Various bug fixes in corrections and updating of the language files in the quad file explorer
  • Small tweaks and update of language files in Quad File Explorer
  • Bug fix in the new function: When deleting in the background process (Shift key without trash)
  • Small tweaks and optimizations Quad File Explorer for Windows