Q-Dir

Free plan Windows

What Q-Dir is

Q-Dir is a free Windows file manager from SoftwareOK that offers an alternative to Windows File Explorer. Its four-pane layout lets you browse folders in separate windows, with tabs for keeping locations together. You can save up to 64 folder combinations as favorites and move or copy data between Q-Dir views and other Explorers using drag and drop or clipboard copy and paste.

The interface includes color filters, extension highlighting and file filtering, plus quick preview. Views include large icons, tiles, lists, details and thumbnails. Supported folder types include ZIP, FTP, cabinet, network and system folders, as well as shortcuts. You can export Explorer views to XLS, CSV, TXT or HTML.

Q-Dir has both installer and portable ZIP downloads. The portable version runs without installation and can be carried on a USB stick or another memory device. The listed Windows systems include Windows 11, 10, 8.1 and 7, along with Windows Server; x64 and x32 support are available. Its freeware license permits unlimited redistribution of unmodified copies, but does not allow selling the software.

Who it suits

Q-Dir suits Windows users who want to manage several folders at once, compare locations or move files between views. Its portable version may suit people who want to run a file manager from a USB stick without installing it.

What it does well

Browse four windows with tabs.
Save up to 64 folder combinations as favorites.
Move and copy files between views by drag and drop or clipboard.
Filter and highlight files by color or extension.
Export views to XLS, CSV, TXT or HTML.
Run the portable version without installation.

What to know first

Available for Windows only.
The license prohibits selling the software.
The software is provided as-is without warranty.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Q-Dir	Free for company, business and private use · Windows	Free

As softwareok.com lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Open the SoftwareOK Q-Dir website.
Choose an installer or portable ZIP download.
Select the package for your Windows system, including x64 or x32 where applicable.
Run the installer, or open the portable package without installing it.

Verdict

Choose Q-Dir if you want a free Windows file manager with four-pane browsing, tabs and a portable version. Its freeware license permits redistribution of unmodified copies, but does not permit selling the software and provides no warranty.

Questions

How much does Q-Dir cost?

Q-Dir is freeware. The listed plan is free for company, business and private use on Windows.

Is there a free plan or trial?

Q-Dir is free. A free trial is not offered.

Which platforms does Q-Dir support?

Q-Dir supports Windows, including Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7 and Windows Server. The product page lists x64 and x32 support.

Is Q-Dir portable?

Yes. A portable ZIP package is available, and the software can run without installation from a USB stick or another memory device.

Who makes Q-Dir?

Q-Dir is offered through SoftwareOK, Nenad Hrg's private homepage.

Can I redistribute Q-Dir?

Its license permits redistribution of unlimited unmodified copies, but prohibits selling the software.

Facts from Q-Dir's own pages

Downloads: The download page provides installer and portable ZIP packages, including x64 versions. · softwareok.com, 8 Oct 2026
Dual-pane view: Yes · softwareok.com, 20 Sept 2026
Export: Explorer views can be exported to XLS, CSV, TXT, and HTML. · softwareok.com, 8 Oct 2026
Favorites: Users can save up to 64 folder combinations as favorites. · softwareok.com, 8 Oct 2026
File operations: The page lists moving and copying data by drag and drop and clipboard copy/paste between Q-Dir views and other Explorers. · softwareok.com, 8 Oct 2026
Filtering: Features include color filters, highlight filters by extension, and file filtering. · softwareok.com, 8 Oct 2026
Folder and archive types: The page lists ZIP, FTP, cabinet, network, system folders, and shortcuts among supported folder types. · softwareok.com, 8 Oct 2026
Four-pane browsing: It provides file management in four windows with tabs. · softwareok.com, 8 Oct 2026
Free plan: Yes · softwareok.com, 20 Sept 2026
License: The license identifies Q-Dir as freeware and permits redistribution of unlimited unmodified copies, but prohibits selling it. · softwareok.com, 8 Oct 2026
Maker and support: SoftwareOK is Nenad Hrg's private homepage; the site gives a Taufkirchen, Germany address and offers a contact link. · softwareok.com, 8 Oct 2026
Desktop platforms: windows · softwareok.com, 20 Sept 2026
Portable use: Q-Dir can run without installation and can be carried on a USB stick or other memory device. · softwareok.com, 8 Oct 2026
Portable version: Yes · softwareok.com, 20 Sept 2026
Preview and views: Q-Dir offers quick preview and supports large icons, tiles, list, detail, and thumbnail views. · softwareok.com, 8 Oct 2026
Privacy: The license page states that Q-Dir does not read, collect, use, or otherwise process computer data without the user's intent, especially personal data. · softwareok.com, 8 Oct 2026
Purpose: Q-Dir is a freeware alternative to Windows File Explorer for managing files and folders. · softwareok.com, 8 Oct 2026
System requirements: The product page lists Windows 11, Windows 10, 8.1, 7, and Windows Server among supported systems, with x64 and x32 support. · softwareok.com, 8 Oct 2026
Tabbed interface: Yes · softwareok.com, 20 Sept 2026
Warranty: The license provides the software as-is without warranty and disclaims liability for damages arising from its use or inability to use it. · softwareok.com, 8 Oct 2026