The Desktop v6 app is designed for fast and efficient file transfers between your computer and Files.com. It is ideal for handling large tasks, such as uploading gigabyte-sized files, transferring terabytes of data, or managing thousands of files in a single operation. Built with speed, reliability, and ease of use in mind, Desktop v6 addresses the challenges faced by industries like media, healthcare, finance, and others that rely on moving vast amounts of data quickly and securely.

Traditional file transfer tools like FileZilla, WinSCP, Transmit, ForkLift, rsync, or custom scripts often struggle with extreme file transfer needs, such as transferring large files, managing tens of thousands of files, or handling terabytes of data. Desktop v6 addresses these challenges with advanced parallel processing, delivering faster uploads and downloads with reliability and consistency.

The Desktop v6 app offers upload and download speeds that are 2x to 5x faster than traditional FTP or SFTP tools. It combines speed, reliability, and ease of use with a drag-and-drop interface, supporting both Windows and macOS platforms to meet diverse user needs.

Desktop v6 Use Cases

The Desktop v6 app is designed for transferring large files quickly and reliably, making it suitable for a variety of businesses. Some examples include moving terabytes of video files for broadcast media, transferring VFX renders in animation, or uploading MRIs and research data in healthcare. Retailers use it to update product catalogs, architects and automotive teams rely on it for CAD files and designs, and energy companies transfer GIS files and schematics. Educators upload video lectures, publishers send book layouts and prototypes, and game developers share massive builds and assets. The app handles large file sizes and volumes efficiently, ensuring projects stay on track.

Desktop v4 vs Desktop v6

The Files.com Desktop v4 App (also known as Desktop App) and Desktop v6 are designed for different workflows, allowing users to select the app that best suits their needs.

Desktop v4 focuses on drive-mounting functionality, enabling users to access the files directly from Mac Finder or Windows File Explorer, just like a local drive. If your use case requires mounting drives with your File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac) to browse, open, edit, or manage files directly as if they were stored locally, Desktop v4 is an effective solution. It integrates seamlessly with your operating system, making it convenient to work with files stored in Files.com or connected remote servers.

Desktop v6 is built for high-performance file transfers. If your workflow requires uploading gigabyte-sized files, transferring terabytes of data, or handling thousands of files in a single operation, Desktop v6 is designed for these scenarios. Although it does not support drive-mounting, it provides exceptional speed and reliability for large-scale transfers. Desktop v6 can be used to upload or download files to and from Files.com or connected remote servers efficiently. It also outperforms Desktop v4 by offering better parallelization of transfers and lower system resource requirements, making it ideal for demanding workflows.

If you are currently using Desktop v4 for its drive-mounting capabilities, it will continue to meet those needs effectively. For users requiring faster file transfers or handling large volumes of data, Desktop v6 offers a significant performance advantage. Files.com is actively working on a unified desktop app that will combine the capabilities of both versions, offering drive-mounting along with Desktop v6’s high-speed performance in the future.

On-Premise Agent vs Desktop v6

If your use case involves automatically syncing files between on-premise or remote file systems and Files.com, consider using On-Premise Agent. It provides an efficient way to connect local file systems, including locally attached storage (disks and drives) and network-attached storage (such as file share clusters or network drives using CIFS, SMB, and NFS), with Files.com.