About FileBrowser Professional
Professional document management for iOS, with bulk rename, backup and sync tasks. Edit your documents in-place, stream your media files and connect to over 20 different network and cloud storage locations. “Maximize the...
Professional document management for iOS, with bulk rename, backup and sync tasks. Edit your documents in-place, stream your media files and connect to over 20 different network and cloud storage locations.
“Maximize the potential of what you can do with files on iOS” - Cult of Mac
“FileBrowser remains the best option” - MacStories
Direct and secure file access to your computers, servers and other storage devices on home or corporate networks. No additional configuration of corporate IT systems is necessary.
Core Features
- Access file servers and cloud storage
- View documents and optionally store them for offline viewing
- Present a video, PowerPoint or Keynote direct from the server
- Copy and move between any type of storage, from single files to whole directories
- Bi-directional automatic sync of network folders to your iPad/iPhone
- Backup local files to a network file server or cloud storage
- Integrates with other apps allowing you to edit, save and share files while on the go
- Integrates with your existing infrastructure, including Active Directory
- Integrates with iOS data protection, utilising hardware-based encryption to secure content
- Pro photographer XMP sidecar file support for rating images
- VPN on-demand support for third-party VPN clients
- Supports Microsoft Distributed File System (DFS)
- Requires no additional software on corporate servers
Office App Integration
- No more copying of documents between apps
- Launch an Office app to edit a network document in-place.
- Changes are automatically saved to the original document
- Scan documents or images direct to multi page PDF
- Automatic colour and perspective correction of scanned documents
MDM Integration
- Centralised distribution of FileBrowser configuration settings
- Enforced security lockdown
- Conform to corporate Mobile Security Policies
- Prevent users from changing local settings
- Selectively override any local configuration setting
- Distribute file server connection details
- Control whether offline viewing/storage is permitted
- Control whether content can be emailed as attachments
FileBrowser Professional uses the SMB1, SMB2, and SMB3 network access protocols (also known as CIFS or Windows File Sharing) to connect to:
- Macs
- PCs
- NAS drives
- Windows File Servers (including Windows Server Clusters)
Access local storage
- USB Drives
- SD Cards
- Folders of other apps
- iCloud Drive folders of other apps
- iOS Photo Library
You can also connect to the following cloud storage
- Microsoft OneDrive
- Microsoft OneDrive for Business
- Microsoft SharePoint 2013 or later
- Box.com
- Google Drive (including TeamDrive)
- Dropbox (including Dropbox for Business)
- Backblaze B2
- Amazon S3
- pCloud
- Digital Ocean
- FileBase S3
- iDrive Cloud S3
- Wasabi S3
- WebDAV servers
- FTP/FTPS servers
- SFTP servers
For fast friendly support please email
[email protected]. Please note that we are only able to provide support in English.
Apr 30, 2024
Version 24.5
* Added long-tap to share images.
* Added Show in Enclosing Folder for more storage types.
* Simplify copy/move message hints.
* Added file rename to B2 storage.
* Custom task PDF/ZIP new file naming option.
Bug fixes
* Improved the rapid scroller on smaller screens.
* Improved Custom task file overwrite message hints.
* Fixed image selection being reset after leaving the image viewer.
* Fixed Search Results being cleared when using Google Drive.
* Fixed connection issue with Windows IIS WebDAV servers.
* Fixed crash when double-tapping to Select All.
* Fixed crash when right-clicking in Gallery View.
* Fixed failure to traverse DFS folder links.
Thank you for helping to make our apps better. If you would like to rate or leave a review on the App Store, we look forward to hearing your feedback.
Unlike other file manager apps, we never gather any of your data. We also don't require you to create an account or register an email address with us.
Previous Versions
Here you can find the changelog of FileBrowser Professional since it was posted on our website on 2016-09-25 11:29:37.
The latest version is 24.5 and it was updated on 2024-05-02 13:36:52. See below the changes in each version.
FileBrowser Professional version 24.5
Updated At: 2024-04-30
Changes: Apr 30, 2024
Version 24.5
* Added long-tap to share images.
* Added Show in Enclosing Folder for more storage types.
* Simplify copy/move message hints.
* Added file rename to B2 storage.
* Custom task PDF/ZIP new file naming option.
Bug fixes
* Improved the rapid scroller on smaller screens.
* Improved Custom task file overwrite message hints.
* Fixed image selection being reset after leaving the image viewer.
* Fixed Search Results being cleared when using Google Drive.
* Fixed connection issue with Windows IIS WebDAV servers.
* Fixed crash when double-tapping to Select All.
* Fixed crash when right-clicking in Gallery View.
* Fixed failure to traverse DFS folder links.
Thank you for helping to make our apps better. If you would like to rate or leave a review on the App Store, we look forward to hearing your feedback.
Unlike other file manager apps, we never gather any of your data. We also don't require you to create an account or register an email address with us.
FileBrowser Professional version 24.4
Updated At: 2024-04-04
Changes: Apr 4, 2024
Version 24.4
* New file and folder menu copy/move/rename/delete buttons.
* Improved user interface graphics.
* Auto refresh when returning to a tab.
Bug fixes
* Fixed file transfers on local storage stalling when duplicates are skipped.
* Fixed file transfer stall when copying folders between cloud services.
* Fixed image/PDF annotation text tool.
* Fixed rating images on local storage.
* Fixed importing favorites from settings files.
* Fixed renaming Dropbox folders in bulk.
Thank you for helping to make our apps better. If you would like to rate or leave a review on the App Store, we look forward to hearing your feedback.
Unlike other file manager apps, we never gather any of your data. We also don't require you to create an account or register an email address with us.
FileBrowser Professional version 24.3
Updated At: 2024-03-15
Changes: Mar 15, 2024
Version 24.3
* Can now stream audio to multiple AirPlay2 speakers.
* The Web Server now has a QR code for easy access.
Bug fixes
* Fixed crash when copying or moving files.
* Fixed error popup when creating a new text file.
* Fixed popup asking to save a text file unnecessarily.
* Fixed Sync Files controls layout.
Thank you for helping to make our apps better. If you would like to rate or leave a review on the App Store, we look forward to hearing your feedback.
Unlike other file manager apps, we never gather any of your data. We also don't require you to create an account or register an email address with us.
FileBrowser Professional version 23.16
Updated At: 2023-11-24
Changes: Nov 24, 2023
Version 23.16
New Features & Enhancements
* Enter Select Mode with keyboard shortcut Cmd-Option-A.
* New menu options to create Sync/Backup tasks from root folder.
* Add support for AVIF/JXL images.
* MDM setting 'openDocumentsMaximised' for document viewer.
Bug Fixes
* Fix background sync options switch alignment.
* Fix rename dialog size to show multi rename options.
* Fix Sync Task removing local content if remote folder is inaccessible.
* Fix disabling Files App/Network Folders showing Edit In Place.
Thank you for helping to make our apps better. If you would like to rate or leave a review on the App Store, we look forward to hearing your feedback.
Unlike other file manager apps, we never gather any of your data. We also don't require you to create an account or register an email address with us.
FileBrowser Professional version 23.15
Updated At: 2023-10-25
Changes: Oct 25, 2023
Version 23.15
New Features & Enhancements
* Improved file transfer status information
* Show video thumbnails for OneDrive/OneDrive for Business
* Rename popup sized better
* Improved temporary file cleanup
Bug Fixes
* Bookmarks tab was showing history by default
* Fixed rotating images resulting in duplicated files
* Fixed uploading zero byte files to pCloud
* Fixed 'Bookmarks' German translation
* Edit In Place fixed for On My iPad folder
Thank you for helping to make our apps better. If you would like to rate or leave a review on the App Store, we look forward to hearing your feedback.
Unlike other file manager apps, we never gather any of your data. We also don't require you to create an account or register an email address with us.
FileBrowser Professional version 23.14
Updated At: 2023-10-11
Changes: Oct 11, 2023
Version 23.14
New Features & Enhancements
* Ability to remove GPS info from photos
* Scale/Crop images. Process in bulk with a Custom Task.
* Improved file deletion speed for local folders.
* Added automatic Resume Document Page feature.
* Added support for multiple bookmarks in a document.
* IPTC image properties can now be edited.
* Added password strength indicator when exporting settings.
* Improved WebDAV Server connection info popup.
* Improved handling of HEIC thumbnails on pCloud servers.
* Added FTP Server timezone configuration.
Bug Fixes
* Fixed login popup not appearing for some Sharepoint servers.
* Fixed opening items in the Photo Library from the History tab.
* Fixed HEIC files in the Photo Library being displayed as JPG.
* Fixed slow payback of some .opus audio files.
* Fixed crash when changing the Display Name of a server connection.
* Fixed Document Scanner not working on iOS 17.
* Fixed Invert Selection missing from Photo Library folders.
Thank you for helping to make our apps better. If you would like to rate or leave a review on the App Store, we look forward to hearing your feedback.
Unlike other file manager apps, we never gather any of your data. We also don't require you to create an account or register an email address with us.
FileBrowser Professional version 23.13
Updated At: 2023-08-30
Changes: Aug 30, 2023
Version 23.13
23.13
* Fix zero byte file upload in particular scenarios.
23.12
New Features & Enhancements
* Convert JPG, HEIF, PNG & TIFF images.
* Custom Tasks can now set IPTC image properties.
* Create Custom Tasks from a selection of files.
* Cmd-C to copy the current file in Gallery view mode.
* Export server settings with encrypted passwords.
* Improved layout of video player controls.
Bug Fixes
* Fixed folders containing thousands of files taking a long time to sort.
* Fixed the wrong folder being displayed when switching tabs.
* Fixed Slideshows not running in Gallery view mode.
Thank you for helping to make our apps better. If you would like to rate or leave a review on the App Store, we look forward to hearing your feedback.
Unlike other file manager apps, we never gather any of your data. We also don't require you to create an account or register an email address with us.
FileBrowser Professional version 23.11
Updated At: 2023-08-19
Changes: Aug 19, 2023
Version 23.11
New Features & Enhancements
* Rotate JPG, HEIF, PNG & TIFF images.
* Rotate and trim video.
* Export settings with encrypted passwords.
* User-configurable WebDAV server username and port.
* Improved Add to Home Screen steps.
* Improved workflow when deleting multiple files.
* Increased ePub font size range.
Bug Fixes
* Fixed Auto Go To Audio View feature on iPhone.
* Fixed a crash when extracting metadata from photos.
Thank you for helping to make our apps better. If you would like to rate or leave a review on the App Store, we look forward to hearing your feedback.
Unlike other file manager apps, we never gather any of your data. We also don't require you to create an account or register an email address with us.
FileBrowser Professional version 23.10
Updated At: 2023-07-20
Changes: Jul 20, 2023
Version 23.10
New Features & Enhancements
* Launching a Favorite with a single path now opens the full path.
Bug Fixes
* Fixed some German translations.
* Fixed a rare file write issue when copying to a NAS drive.
Thank you for helping to make our apps better. If you would like to rate or leave a review on the App Store, we look forward to hearing your feedback.
Unlike other file manager apps, we never gather any of your data. We also don't require you to create an account or register an email address with us.
FileBrowser Professional version 23.9
Updated At: 2023-07-04
Changes: Jul 4, 2023
Version 23.9
* Bug fix update to address issues when launching via a URL.
23.8
New Features & Enhancements
* Create a new PDF from images and/or other PDFs.
* Custom task definition sharing.
* Custom task folder compare filter.
* Custom tasks for PDF creation and page trim.
* Long tap to refresh custom task steps.
* Stream video to KMPlayer.
* Flip video playback horizontally.
* New Files App Integration admin settings.
* Theme colouring improvements.
* Permit IPv6 discovery and SMB connections.
Bug Fixes
* Fix sync files task sorting.
* Fix sync files creating empty folders.
* Fix search bar cancel being hidden.
Thank you for helping to make our apps better. If you would like to rate or leave a review on the App Store, we look forward to hearing your feedback.
Unlike other file manager apps, we never gather any of your data. We also don't require you to create an account or register an email address with us.
