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FileZilla Client is a fast and reliable cross-platform FTP, FTPS, and SFTP client that enables smooth file transfers between local systems and remote servers. It features an intuitive interface and a wide range of tools for easy navigation and efficient file management.
It is a powerful FTP client for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows operating systems designed for uploading and downloading files to and from your FTP site, server, or host. This software allows you to perform multiple file transfers simultaneously.
This FTP client prioritizes both security and performance. It utilizes GSS authentication and Kerberos encryption to ensure your data remains protected during transfers. Designed for ease of use and packed with features, this client delivers a fast, reliable experience for all your FTP needs.
FileZilla is open-source software distributed under the terms of the GNU General Public License. It runs on Windows, Linux, BSD, macOS, and more. This software is available in multiple languages.
Features:
- Easy to use
- Supports FTP, FTP over SSL/TLS (FTPS), and SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)
- IPv6 support
- Available in lots of languages
- Supports resuming and switching files bigger than 4GB
- Tabbed consumer interface
- Powerful Site Manager and switch queue
- Bookmarks
- Drag and drop support
- Configurable switch pace limits
- Filename filters
- Directory comparability
- Network configuration wizard
- Remote file enhancing
- Keep-alive
- HTTP/1.1, SOCKS5, and FTP-Proxy support
- Logging to a file
- Synchronized listing searching
- Remote file search
- Closs platform
FileZilla – Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| ✓ Supports FTP, FTPS, and SFTP, giving users multiple options for transferring files between local systems and remote servers. | ✗ The software is focused on FTP, FTPS, and SFTP file transfers, so users looking for broader cloud storage or general file-sharing capabilities will need other tools. |
| ✓ Handles multiple file transfers simultaneously and supports resuming transfers and files larger than 4 GB. | ✗ Its numerous connection, transfer, filtering, proxy, queue, and server-management options may be more than necessary for users who only need occasional file transfers. |
| ✓ Includes a Site Manager, transfer queue, bookmarks, filename filters, directory comparison, and remote file search for managing server content. | ✗ Secure transfer options are provided through FTPS and SFTP, while the source also lists standard FTP support, which does not provide the same transport security as the encrypted alternatives. |
| ✓ Provides IPv6, HTTP/1.1, SOCKS5, FTP-Proxy, keep-alive, logging, and network configuration features for different connection environments. | ✗ Features such as remote file editing, directory comparison, synchronized listing searches, and remote searching are primarily useful when managing files on remote servers rather than for simple local file operations. |
| ✓ Runs across Windows, Linux, BSD, macOS, and other platforms and is available in multiple languages. | ✗ The current download size is about 12.1 MB, which is larger than a minimal utility would require for users who need only basic file-transfer functionality. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FileZilla used for?
FileZilla is a cross-platform FTP client designed to upload and download files between a local computer and remote servers. It supports FTP, FTPS, and SFTP and includes tools for managing remote files, transfer queues, bookmarks, and server connections.
Does FileZilla support SFTP and FTPS?
Yes. It supports standard FTP, FTP over SSL/TLS (FTPS), and SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) for different file-transfer environments. These options give users encrypted alternatives when secure remote transfers are required.
Can FileZilla resume interrupted file transfers?
Yes. The client supports resuming transfers and handling files larger than 4 GB. This can help avoid restarting a large upload or download from the beginning after an interruption.
Can FileZilla search and edit files on a remote server?
Yes. It includes remote file search and remote file editing features for working with content stored on connected servers. Directory comparison and filename filtering can also help locate and manage specific remote files.
What is the difference between FileZilla and FileZilla Server?
FileZilla is a client application used to connect to remote servers and transfer files between local and remote systems. FileZilla Server is server software used to host files and accept incoming FTP or FTPS connections, with tools for managing users, transfers, bandwidth, and access.
What’s New in FileZilla 3.71.1:
Release Date 2026-08-26
Bug fixes and minor changes:
- macOS: Workaround for a bug in macOS 27 where setting the locale to a non-English locale triggers crashes in AppKit
- SFTP: Improved heuristic when keyboard-interactive requests are treated as a simple password prompt on servers not offering the password authentication method
Official Homepage – https://filezilla-project.org
Runs seamlessly on Windows, Linux, BSD, macOS, and various other platforms for maximum compatibility.
Size: 12.1 MB
