Computer File Explorer

Files, folders and more than one location

Computer File Explorer is a file manager for people who want to organise documents and folders on an Android device using familiar desktop-style actions. It supports copying and pasting files and folders, and tabs let you keep several folders open at once rather than repeatedly navigating back and forth.

Tools beyond file browsing

The app can open, uninstall or take you to the system management page for installed apps. It also includes viewers and players for photos, music and videos, plus tools to create and extract ZIP archives. These functions may suit someone who would rather handle common file tasks in one place than switch between separate apps.

For shared files, Computer File Explorer supports connections using SMB, FTP and SFTP. That can be useful when you need to reach documents stored on a computer or another network location. Whether those connections are relevant depends on how you store and access your files.

What to consider first

A file manager needs access to files and folders to do its main job. Before choosing it, consider whether you want an app that also manages installed apps, plays media and connects to network shares, or whether a simpler tool would be enough. The listing describes the app as ad-supported, so advertising is another part of the experience to weigh up.

Track record

Computer File Explorer is published by Byte Mobile in the Tools category. It has a 4.41 rating from about 86,000 ratings and more than 10 million installs. Those figures show that many people have tried it, but they cannot tell you whether its layout, network options or advertising suit your own needs.