A fast file manager for Windows.
Open folders with around 5,000 files. Windows Explorer takes about 4 seconds.
Atlas CopyFile2 median in the recorded Windows test. Windows default: 42 ms for the same cached local file.
Atlas median for 2,000 × 4 KiB files, with four workers. Windows default: 975 ms in the same test.
Launch Atlas and start browsing your files in 300 ms.
Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.
Atlas File Manager comes packed with powerful features designed to make you faster, more organized, and fully in control of your workflow.
Fast Fuzzy Finder
Locate any file or folder instantly with our lightning-fast, highly accurate fuzzy search.
Miller Columns
Navigate deeply nested directories efficiently with a multi-column cascading view.
Tabs & Panes
Manage multiple directories simultaneously with a flexible tabbed and split-pane interface.
Drop Zone
Use a dedicated stash area to temporarily hold files, making complex file movements a breeze.
Drag & Drop
Intuitively move, copy, and organize files across directories with seamless mechanics.
Cloud Integration
Connect and manage files across different cloud storage providers seamlessly within Atlas.
Customize Icons
Personalize your workspace by changing folder and file icons to your liking.
Filter by Typing
Instantly narrow down directory contents simply by typing what you're looking for.
Plugins & Integrations
Cloud Drives
Mount SFTP, FTP, Google Drive, and OneDrive instantly without syncing everything.
Document Preview
Instantly preview PDF, CSV, Word, and PowerPoint files without opening external apps.
File Tools
Convert, compress, and edit PDFs, videos, and images natively from the file view.
Icon Theme Manager
Download and manage VSCode icon themes to customize your environment.
Media
Rich media playback, galleries, and previews directly inside your workspace.
Atlas vs Windows Explorer
Compare folder navigation, file copies, and everyday workflows.
| Workflow Dimension | Atlas (Rust) | Windows Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Open a folder · ~5,000 files | 100 ms | ~4 seconds |
| 128 MiB file copy · median | 39 ms · CopyFile2 | 42 ms · Windows default copy |
| 2,000 × 4 KiB copies · median | 525 ms · 4-worker queue | 975 ms · Windows default copy |
| Copy throughput · small files | 3,802.57 files/s | 2,050.72 files/s |
| Miller Columns Navigation | Native Multi-Level Cascade | Not Supported |
| Multi-Pane Dual Tiling | Split panes and tabs | Tabs only (No side-by-side split) |
| Privacy & Telemetry | Local files; optional cloud connections | See Windows privacy settings |
| File Search | Fuzzy file search | Windows Search |
| Licensing & Pricing | Free alpha planned · $9.79 lifetime preorder | Bundled with Windows OS |
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