Two of my favorite Windows 11 apps now integrate to make it easier to preview files. Files, a third-party file explorer, now supports PowerToys Peek.
The addition ships with version 4.0.24 of Files, which started rolling out during the week between Christmas and New Year’s.
Files v4.0.24 change log
PowerToys Peek
We’re excited to be adding support for PowerToys Peek, a popular tool for previewing files on Windows. If you already have PowerToys installed, there’s no need for additional setup. Just select an item in Files, and press the space key to see a preview. To learn more about PowerToys Peek, please see their documentation site https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/peek.
We added copy functionality to the context menu when right clicking the sidebar and home page widgets.
Faster File & Folder Creation
When creating a new file or folder, a default name is now prefilled and automatically selected. This allows you to quickly create files without having to manually enter a name, while making it easy to replace if you prefer to set one yourself.
Omnibar
We added a shadow to the Omnibar suggestions flyout to better align with WinUI styling.
Status Center
Added text wrapping for longer folder names in the Status Center.
Added support for AND OR operators when searching for tags.
Fixes
- Fixed a crash that would occur when resizing the window in Dual Pane mode.
- Fixed a crash that would occur when switching git branches during a merge conflict.
- Fixed an issue where PNG-based .ico files with black backgrounds displayed incorrectly in the sidebar.
I’ve used Files for a long time. I prefer its design and feature set to the native File Explorer that ships with Windows 11. I’ve also followed the development for years, giving me insight into app development.
While I love Files’ features and design, it can run into some performance issues. I haven’t experienced many issues or crashes lately, but I have a workstation laptop. You may have a different experience depending on your hardware.
You can try Files for free to see if it works well on your system. The app is available through GitHub or the Microsoft Store. If you like the app, you can sponsor the development of Files through GitHub.
Which app do you use on Windows 11 to manage your files? Let us know in the comments below!
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