WinSCP is a free file manager and FTP client for Windows that supports multiple protocols like SFTP, FTPS, and WebDAV. It also supports automation using .NET assembly, making it great for experienced users. This powerful tool helps improve productivity and efficiently manage files.
With its easy-to-use and intuitive graphical user interface, WinSCP offers two interface options to users: Windows File Explorer look and tabbed twin-panel interface like Norton Commander. Notably, users can edit files directly from WinSCP using its internal text editor or integrate with their preferred external text editor, among other useful functionalities.
The program's functionalities are not limited to individual file operations, as it offers other ways to synchronize remote and local directories, thanks to its automation capabilities using .NET assembly or simple batch file scripting for advanced users. Additionally, WinSCP allows users to store site information upon accessing a site, thus enhancing convenience and hastening the connection process.
WinSCP users also get the option to share site settings with another popular open-source tool, PuTTY. WinSCP fully supports public key authentication with SSH by seamlessly integrating with Pageant, which is PuTTY's authentication agent. The program's support for portable operation using configuration files (instead of registry entries) also makes it viable for operating from removable media, and administrators appreciate this functionality.
Finally, the program's comprehensive documentation is readily accessible and free, and users can also receive support and request new features in the very active WinSCP user forum. Besides, the software comes distributed free of charge under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL). In summary, WinSCP is an exceptional SFTP and FTP client that simplifies file transferring effortlessly and has made a mark in the software world.
Version 6.5.1:
Thumbnail view in file panels.
Three selectable sizes of toolbar icons, showing slightly larger size by default.
Switching to Segoe UI font with slightly larger size.
Improvements to Synchronization checklist window, including resolving file moves and pushing synchronization to background queue.
Ongoing local delete operation can be moved to a background queue.
Optimized working with large local directories.
Compatibility with new OneDrive WebDAV interface.
Dark theme for session tabs.
Improvements to S3 support, including more options to authentication and display and modification of S3 file/object tags.
Version 6.5:
Thumbnail view in file panels.
Three selectable sizes of toolbar icons, showing slightly larger size by default.
Switching to Segoe UI font with slightly larger size.
Improvements to Synchronization checklist window, including resolving file moves and pushing synchronization to background queue.
Ongoing local delete operation can be moved to a background queue.
Optimized working with large local directories.
Compatibility with new OneDrive WebDAV interface.
Dark theme for session tabs.
Improvements to S3 support, including more options to authentication and display and modification of S3 file/object tags.
Version 6.3.7:
Single large file can be downloaded using multiple SFTP connections.
Support for OpenSSH certificates for host verification.
File hash can be used as criterion for synchronization.
Improved behavior when duplicating and moving remote files.
SSH core upgraded to PuTTY 0.80. That includes support for HMAC-SHA-512 and mitigation of “Terrapin” vulnerability.
TLS/SSL core upgraded to OpenSSL 3.
Version 6.3.6:
Single large file can be downloaded using multiple SFTP connections.
Support for OpenSSH certificates for host verification.
File hash can be used as criterion for synchronization.
Improved behavior when duplicating and moving remote files.
SSH core upgraded to PuTTY 0.80. That includes support for HMAC-SHA-512 and mitigation of “Terrapin” vulnerability.
TLS/SSL core upgraded to OpenSSL 3.
Version 6.3.5:
Single large file can be downloaded using multiple SFTP connections.
Support for OpenSSH certificates for host verification.
File hash can be used as criterion for synchronization.
Improved behavior when duplicating and moving remote files.
SSH core upgraded to PuTTY 0.80. That includes support for HMAC-SHA-512 and mitigation of “Terrapin” vulnerability.
TLS/SSL core upgraded to OpenSSL 3.
Version 6.3.4:
Single large file can be downloaded using multiple SFTP connections.
Support for OpenSSH certificates for host verification.
File hash can be used as criterion for synchronization.
Improved behavior when duplicating and moving remote files.
SSH core upgraded to PuTTY 0.80. That includes support for HMAC-SHA-512 and mitigation of “Terrapin” vulnerability.
TLS/SSL core upgraded to OpenSSL 3.
Version 6.3.3:
Single large file can be downloaded using multiple SFTP connections.
Support for OpenSSH certificates for host verification.
File hash can be used as criterion for synchronization.
Improved behavior when duplicating and moving remote files.
SSH core upgraded to PuTTY 0.80. That includes support for HMAC-SHA-512 and mitigation of “Terrapin” vulnerability.
TLS/SSL core upgraded to OpenSSL 3.
Version 6.3.2:
Single large file can be downloaded using multiple SFTP connections.
Support for OpenSSH certificates for host verification.
File hash can be used as criterion for synchronization.
Improved behavior when duplicating and moving remote files.
SSH core upgraded to PuTTY 0.80. That includes support for HMAC-SHA-512 and mitigation of “Terrapin” vulnerability.
TLS/SSL core upgraded to OpenSSL 3.
Version 6.3.1:
Single large file can be downloaded using multiple SFTP connections.
Support for OpenSSH certificates for host verification.
File hash can be used as criterion for synchronization.
Improved behavior when duplicating and moving remote files.
SSH core upgraded to PuTTY 0.80. That includes support for HMAC-SHA-512 and mitigation of “Terrapin” vulnerability.
TLS/SSL core upgraded to OpenSSL 3.
Version 6.3:
Single large file can be downloaded using multiple SFTP connections.
Support for OpenSSH certificates for host verification.
File hash can be used as criterion for synchronization.
Improved behavior when duplicating and moving remote files.
SSH core upgraded to PuTTY 0.80. That includes support for HMAC-SHA-512 and mitigation of “Terrapin” vulnerability.
TLS/SSL core upgraded to OpenSSL 3.