Folder view settings allows individual folders to have individual view configurations. This includes choice between thumbnails or detailed list with custom columns, and visual filters.
Undo/redo of file operations, optionally stored between sessions.
Customizable/modular interface where unwanted features can be turned off.
Description of features
A central feature is the hideable information panel at the bottom that can be used to view file properties and contents, generate reports, preview files and find files. The search facility supports Boolean logic, regular expressions, whole word and fuzzy matching, binary string search, and multiple location search. Some unique features are the Catalog,, Scripting, Mini Tree and UDC. Other features includes advanced batch renaming capabilities, custom file copiers, highly customizable color-coding for files, and highly customizable visual filters allowing only certain files and folders to be displayed depending on the filter criteria. Also available is flat file viewing that allows parent folders to be seen in the same window. XYplorer is continually developed with regular beta releases. Recently added features include Live Filtering, Sync Folders, Filtered Sync and Touchscreen Mode. XYplorer is a portable file manager. It does not require any installation, stores all data in the program's folder or a user defined folder, and running it does not change the system or registry unless by user request to set XYplorer as the default file manager or add to Windows context menu. Historically, the application was first a search engine, and later grew into a more complete file manager. Starting with version 12.00, XYplorer became multilingual. In January 2018 it was available in 24 languages.
License types
As of January 2018, XYplorer is offered under a "Lifetime Professional License" that gives access to unlimited updates for life and a cheaper "Standard Professional License" that allows updates for a limited time.
Previous versions and license changes
XYplorer has been actively developed by Donald Lessau since 1997, originally dual-licensed as either freeware for non-commercial use or a professional license. The "XYplorer Lifetime License" was unavailable for 6 months starting January 28, 2013, but on popular demand it was made available again on July 23, 2013. Additionally, "XYplorer Standard Licence Pro" users can upgrade to lifetime licenses at a discount price. A feature-limited freeware version of XYplorer, XYplorerFree, was made available starting January 2, 2014. On January 10, 2017, it was announced that XYplorerFree had been discontinued. The last free version is still available as of April 2020. An older freeware version which was available from November 2007 to May 2008 is now obsolete for current operating systems. A feature-limited Home Edition has also previously been available for a lower price.
