In this post I describe my experience with the Windows File Explorer replacement, File Pilot. It's blazingly fast, feature rich, and has hotkeys everywhere

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File Pilot is a Windows File Explorer replacement that prioritizes speed and developer-friendly features. It offers instant loading, smooth scrolling, and lightning-fast search, along with split-screen views, a command palette, extensive keyboard shortcuts, and customizable themes. The tool integrates deeply with Windows, replacing File Explorer for most operations while maintaining familiar shortcuts. Currently free in beta, it will eventually require a paid license (around £40 for individuals). Minor limitations include limited file preview support compared to PowerToys and the inability to replace native file picker dialogs.

The Windows File Explorer replacement, File Pilot, is awesome

Missing features and sub-optimal behaviours

I tried it, and I don’t know why, sometimes it seems slow, and it doesn’t recognize some external device.

paying for a file explorer 🤦‍♂️

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