File Managers

HiFile – cross-platform file manager

Summary

We really like HiFile. It’s got bags of features, good customization options, and excellent keyboard controls. It’s definitely a useful productivity tool. If you are comfortable using freeware, give HiFile a whirl.

Its command center functionality is interesting. This feature allows automation of simple tasks; it’s currently in an experimental stage.

There are a few rough edges. For example, right click on a file, choose Open with, and it shows programs in a separate window, rather than an in-line menu like Krusader does.

The wonderful ps_mem utility reports that HiFile uses around 49MB of RAM at startup. That’s almost exactly the same as Krusader’s footprint.

HiFile is still a work in progress. HiFile 1.0 release is expected very soon.

There are a few bizarre comments on the project’s website. For example, statements like “HiFile is an honest product”, and that the developer is not a “Russian hacker” are somewhat unseemly. You don’t normally see things like that on a website about a file manager.

Website: www.hifile.app
Support:
Developer: Vladimir Kraus
License: Proprietary

Pages in this article:
Page 1 – Introduction and Installation
Page 2 – In Operation
Page 3 – Summary

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Malcolm
Malcolm
9 months ago

When I double click on a PDF, I get Running “name.pdf” failed. I reset back to defaults but still getting this error on PDFs.

Mark
Mark
9 months ago
Reply to  Malcolm

Yes, I’m getting the same error. Looks like a bug in the program rather than a system issue.

Alain
Alain
9 months ago
Reply to  Malcolm

They open fine for me in Arch

Bestie
Bestie
9 months ago

Does this use any of Krusader’s code?

Tomáš
Tomáš
9 months ago
Reply to  Bestie

Only Vlad the Impaler can answer that.

Alex Nyland
Alex Nyland
9 months ago

Doesn’t it show file permissions?

JC Denton
JC Denton
9 months ago

There are a few bizarre comments on the project’s website. For example, statements like “HiFile is an honest product”, and that the developer is not a “Russian hacker” are somewhat unseemly. You don’t normally see things like that on a website about a file manager.

I took a quick look, and the “honest product” bit makes perfect sense in context as it’s talking about being spyware-free and explains its funding model (a free Linux app funded by sales of the macOS and Windows version). The “I’m not a Russian hacker” bit is just a lighthearted FAQ entry that’s clearly meant to be humorous, and I wouldn’t be surprised in the current climate if the author has received comments about his name. I’ve seen far “quirkier” stuff in software FAQs!

If anything, I found the paragraph in this review pointing out these two totally innocuous things to be a bit bizarre.

Nemo
Nemo
9 months ago
Reply to  JC Denton

your comment is rather bizarre, lol

Iggy
Iggy
9 months ago
Reply to  JC Denton

I agree with Steve’s comments.

On the face of it, the developer saying their program is honest and they are not a Russian hacker is unprofessional and engenders no confidence particularly as the program is proprietary and lacks the transparency of an open source program.

I wish the developer well, it appears from my brief evaluation the file manager is pretty decent and far superior to the default Windows software.

However, I won’t be extending the trial period without more professionalism.

John
John
9 months ago

If you want a file manager like this, you can also take a look at DoubleCommander