Q-Dir
Q-Dir provides four-pane file management on Windows as an installed or portable program.
About Q-Dir
Q-Dir is a quad-pane file manager for Windows, offered as freeware and usable either installed or as a portable program. It is an alternative to Windows File Explorer, with four windows that each include tabs, tree views, and address bars for managing hard disks, network folders, USB sticks, floppy disks, and other storage devices. It lists support for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7, and Server editions listed as 2012-2025 and 2022, in x64, x32, and x86 versions. The program is Windows-only and not open source; on first start it shows a license screen, and the page advises adding it as a trusted application under Windows 10 from 2020/2021.
Key features
- Four-pane file management with tabs in each window
- Save folder combinations as favorites, up to 64 combinations
- Color and highlight filters for files and folders by type
- Drag-and-drop move/copy and clipboard copy/paste between views
- Folder size column and export to XLS, CSV, TXT, HTML
- Portable from v2.77; run from USB stick or desktop
Best for: Windows users who want a free, installed or portable alternative to File Explorer with four-pane and tabbed folder management.
Good for
- Free for company, business, and private use
- Can run installed or as a portable Windows program from USB or desktop
- Offers four Explorer-style panes with tabs, tree views, and address bars
Watch out for
- Requires Microsoft Windows; supported versions are Windows desktop and Server editions
- Not open source
- First start shows a license screen per PC
Q-Dir at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › File Utilities
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Q-Dir FAQ
Is Q-Dir free for business use?
Yes, it is listed as free for company, business, and private use.
Can Q-Dir run without installation?
Yes, it can run as a portable Windows program from a desktop, USB stick, or other memory device.
Which Windows versions are supported?
The page lists Windows 11, Windows 10, 8.1, 7, and Server editions listed as 2012-2025 and 2022, for x64, x32, and x86.
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