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SpeedCommander 22 is a powerful and user-friendly file manager that enhances productivity with its proven two-pane interface, allowing users to view source and target folders simultaneously. File operations such as sorting, copying, moving, and deleting become significantly faster and more intuitive than in Windows Explorer.
Quick View enables instant previews of various file types—including documents, images, videos, and audio—without needing to open them. Built-in tools like FileSync help synchronize folders effortlessly, while FileSearch enables lightning-fast searches across drives and directories.
SpeedCommander also supports access to FTP, ZIP, and other archive formats directly within its interface, eliminating the need for external tools. SpeedCommander 22 offers a fast and efficient file management experience for users handling complex daily file operations with either keyboard shortcuts or mouse control.
SpeedCommander 21 features a modern add-in interface, allowing you to use additional plugins and enhance its original functionality. The program communicates with these add-ins via the Component Object Model (COM). An add-in can extend functionality in menus or toolbars. Add-ins also have full access to Speed Commander’s object model, enabling them to open, alter, and access content within folder windows.
SpeedCommander supports multiple FTP protocols, including SFTP (FTP over SSH) and FTPS (FTP with SSL encryption). Users choose a protocol; the rest is handled transparently. Proxy support was noticeably expanded, with the program now supporting SOCKS 4/4a/5 and HTTP connections. Users can also choose to compress directory listings and file transfers with MODE Z. Bandwidth limiting keeps your connection responsive if required.
SpeedCommander Features:
- Two folder windows, which you can arrange horizontally or vertically
- Multiple folder views in one folder panel
- File Container with multiple independent containers
- Quick access to Network Neighborhood, Internet, and FTP
- Direct support for the many archive formats (including 7Z, RAR, SQX, ZIP)
- Integrated Quick View for many file formats
- Multi-rename tool
- Fast and comfortable Search Program (FileSearch)
- Synchronize files and folders (FileSync)
- Flexible editor for text files (SpeedEdit)
SpeedCommander – Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| ✓ The dual-pane layout displays source and destination folders side by side, making it easier to copy, move, and organize files without switching between separate windows. | ✗ It is not freeware. The trial lasts 60 days, after which continued use requires a purchased license. Cloud storage access, disk-image tools, and optical-disc writing also require the Pro edition. |
| ✓ Quick View previews supported documents, images, videos, and audio files directly in the interface, reducing the need to open separate applications for routine checks. | ✗ The software is designed for Windows, so users looking for a native file manager for macOS or Linux will need another solution. |
| ✓ FileSync synchronizes files and folders, helping users keep copies of data consistent across different locations. | ✗ Quick View handles supported file formats rather than every possible file type, so some files may still need to be opened in their associated applications. |
| ✓ Built-in archive management supports formats such as 7Z, RAR, SQX, and ZIP, allowing users to access and manage compressed files without constantly switching utilities. | ✗ Archive management covers a defined selection of formats. Users working with unsupported or specialized archive types may need an additional extraction utility. |
| ✓ FTP support includes SFTP and FTPS connections, proxy support, and bandwidth limits, making the program useful for managing files on remote servers. | ✗ Custom add-ins use the Component Object Model (COM) interface, which means developers extending the program need to work with that technology rather than treating add-ins as unrestricted plug-ins. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can SpeedCommander find duplicate files?
Yes, SpeedCommander’s FileSearch includes a duplicate-file search to help you locate multiple copies of files across folders and drives. Review the results before deleting duplicates to avoid removing files you still need.
Can SpeedCommander search inside files and archives?
Yes, FileSearch can search file contents using text, hexadecimal, or binary data and look inside supported archives and self-extracting archives. This is useful when you remember a phrase or data string but cannot recall the filename.
Which cloud storage services can SpeedCommander access?
SpeedCommander Pro supports direct access to Dropbox, OneDrive Personal, OneDrive Business, BoxDrive, and WebDAV. These integrations let you manage cloud files directly through the file manager without installing each provider’s separate desktop application.
Can SpeedCommander automate repetitive file-management tasks?
Yes, it supports macros for automating tasks, and its FileSync command-line tool supports scripted folder synchronization. These capabilities are useful for users who regularly repeat file operations or need consistent synchronization workflows.
What is the difference between SpeedCommander and Total Commander?
Both are Windows file managers with dual-pane layouts, archive handling, file search, and folder synchronization. SpeedCommander Pro offers direct cloud access to services such as Dropbox and OneDrive, whereas Total Commander supports an extensive plugin ecosystem and offers built-in directory synchronization, content search, and archive management. The better fit depends on whether direct cloud integration or a plugin-based workflow is more important to you.
What’s New in SpeedCommander 22.40 Build 12100
- Use of the new Windows 10/11 heap implementation (Segment Heap)
- Internal handling of Araxis Merge context menu commands in the ARM64 version (SpeedCommander.ini: [Shims] MergeContextMenu=1)
- FTP: The log in the status window can be deleted (right-click context menu)
- FTP: You can scroll in the FTP status window using the mouse wheel
- When executing commands with elevated privileges from the command line, only the directory was set, and the command was not executed (CMD)
- File operation: Image files might have been opened in Windows Photo Viewer when double-clicked, even though they were associated with other applications
- SpeedEdit/SpeedView: Syntax highlighting for batch files has not been working since the last update
- SpeedEdit/SpeedView: In the dark Visual Studio 2022 theme, the colored background for the active tab was not displayed
- SpeedEdit/SpeedView: In the Office 2013/2016 and Visual Studio 2015/2017/2019/2022 themes, the close icon was not displayed on inactive tabs
Official Homepage – https://www.speedproject.com
Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11 (32-bit, 64-bit).
