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Files.com Desktop App

Files.com Desktop app seamlessly integrates with your operating system's desktop. The Files.com drive will show up in your Mac Finder or Windows File Explorer just like a local volume.

The Files.com desktop app offers a convenient, secure, and efficient solution for accessing and managing your files stored on the Files.com cloud platform. Enjoy the convenience of uploading, downloading, creating, opening, editing, deleting, and moving files and folders using Mac Finder or Windows File Explorer.

With your favorite applications pre-installed on your PC, viewing and editing your documents and media files is easy. Enjoy a hassle-free experience while accessing your content in the applications you love. Additionally, with the drag-and-drop feature, you can easily transfer files between your mounted volume and local machine folders in a snap.

The Files.com desktop app combines the power of your favorite desktop applications with the convenience of cloud storage, making it easier than ever to access, edit, and upload or download your documents and media files from your desktop computer. Using Finder or Windows Explorer, you can easily access content from your Files.com storage or any connected storage locations such as Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, Microsoft Azure, or the other connected remote server platforms.

Using the Files.com Desktop App

Once you have downloaded, installed, and authenticated using a password or SSO, you will find your new Files.com drive integrated into the Mac Finder or Windows File Explorer, providing a familiar experience similar to accessing a local volume. You'll get a new Files.com icon that you can click to monitor your connections and status in the Mac menu bar / Windows system tray.

For a smooth experience of real-time collaboration on office documents like Word, Excel, or PowerPoint, we advise accessing our web application straight from the Finder/Explorer. Simply right-click on any office document, and from the context menu, choose the 'Files.com=>Open URL' option to utilize our Online Editor effectively.

Getting Started

Learn how to use the Files.com Desktop App by reading the Desktop App documentation

Get Instant Access to Files.com

The button below will take you to our Free Trial signup page. Click on the white "Start My Free Trial" button, then fill out the short form on the next page. Your account will be activated instantly. You can dive in and start yourself or let us help. The choice is yours.