Total Commander is an orthodox file manager featuring two file list panels and a command line, designed originally for Windows but also available for Android. It is developed by Christian Ghisler and is distributed as shareware or freeware depending on the platform. The software supports multiple tabs for each panel and is highly extensible through plugins.

Key features of Total Commander include:

  • Support for various archive formats (7zip, ace, arj, cab, rar, zip, and more through plugins)

  • File compare, rename (including multi-file rename with regex support), search (including full-text and duplicate search)

  • File split/combine, FTP client, and folder synchronization

  • File viewer with support for binary, text, and hex formats

  • Quick view panel supports image and video display

  • Ability to bind external programs for file viewing or editing

For Android, the app supports copy, move, drag & drop, zip/unzip, file permissions, built-in text editor, FTP/SFTP, LAN access, cloud services (Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox), root support, Bluetooth file transfer, thumbnails, dual-panel mode, bookmarks, directory history, media player, and configurable button bars.