WinSCP is a powerful file manager and FTP client for Windows that supports multiple protocols including SFTP, FTPS, and WebDAV. It also allows automation using .NET assembly for experienced users. This free tool can help improve productivity and manage files efficiently.
WinSCP is one of the most well-known and widely used SFTP and FTP clients for Windows users. This powerful tool is designed to improve your productivity, by allowing you to copy files between a local and remote computer using multiple protocols such as FTP, FTPS, SCP, SFTP, WebDAV, or S3.
With its easy-to-use graphical user interface, WinSCP provides you with 2 interface options: Windows File Explorer look and tabbed twin-panel interface like Norton Commander. The tool can be used for common file operations such as editing a file directly from WinSCP using WinSCP's internal text editor or integrating with your preferred external text editor.
WinSCP is not just limited to individual file operations; it offers several ways to synchronize your remote and local directories. WinSCP also supports automation of its functionality using .NET assembly or simple batch file scripting for advanced users.
Upon accessing a site, you have the option to store site information for additional access. WinSCP can even share site settings with another popular open source tool, PuTTY. In addition, WinSCP smoothly integrates with Pageant (PuTTY authentication agent) for full support of public key authentication with SSH.
Admins appreciate WinSCP's support for portable operation using a configuration file instead of registry entries, making it suitable for operation from removable media. WinSCP documentation is comprehensive and readily accessible free of charge. Moreover, a very active user forum hosts support and feature requests.
WinSCP is available in multiple languages and is an open-source software distributed free of charge under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL). Overall, WinSCP is an outstanding SFTP and FTP client that makes file transferring a breeze.
With its easy-to-use graphical user interface, WinSCP provides you with 2 interface options: Windows File Explorer look and tabbed twin-panel interface like Norton Commander. The tool can be used for common file operations such as editing a file directly from WinSCP using WinSCP's internal text editor or integrating with your preferred external text editor.
WinSCP is not just limited to individual file operations; it offers several ways to synchronize your remote and local directories. WinSCP also supports automation of its functionality using .NET assembly or simple batch file scripting for advanced users.
Upon accessing a site, you have the option to store site information for additional access. WinSCP can even share site settings with another popular open source tool, PuTTY. In addition, WinSCP smoothly integrates with Pageant (PuTTY authentication agent) for full support of public key authentication with SSH.
Admins appreciate WinSCP's support for portable operation using a configuration file instead of registry entries, making it suitable for operation from removable media. WinSCP documentation is comprehensive and readily accessible free of charge. Moreover, a very active user forum hosts support and feature requests.
WinSCP is available in multiple languages and is an open-source software distributed free of charge under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL). Overall, WinSCP is an outstanding SFTP and FTP client that makes file transferring a breeze.
What's New
Version 5.21.7:
SSH core upgraded to PuTTY 0.77. That includes support for rsa-sha2-256 and rsa-sha2-512 SSH public key algorithms and improved support for HTTP proxies with SSH.
Support for ACL for S3 protocol.
Support for file masks relative to the root of an operation.
Streaming support in .NET assembly and scripting for FTP protocol.
It is possible to import sessions from OpenSSH config file.