xFiles - Modern File Manager
Hi everyone,
I'm the developer of xFiles, a modern Android file manager and file explorer that I've been building with one goal in mind: to create a fast, feature-rich, and polished file management experience without unnecessary complexity.
Over the years I've used many popular file managers, including CX File Explorer, Solid Explorer, MiXplorer, FX File Explorer, Files by Google, Total Commander, Amaze File Manager, File Manager+, X-plore File Manager, and others. Every app has its own strengths, but I always felt there was room for something that combined powerful features with a clean, modern user experience.
That's why I started building xFiles.
I'm posting here because I'd genuinely like feedback from Android users. I'm not pretending this is an independent review—I'm the developer, and every update is driven by real user suggestions and bug reports.
What is xFiles?
xFiles is a complete Android file manager designed to help users browse, organise, transfer, search, and manage files stored on internal storage, SD cards, USB OTG devices, and supported external locations.
Whether you're managing photos, videos, music, documents, downloads, archives, or large collections of files, xFiles aims to provide a smooth and reliable experience.
Current Features
File Management
- Fast file browsing
- Multiple grid and list layouts
- Dual-window (split view) file management
- Copy, move, rename, delete and organise files
- Create folders
- Multi-selection support
- File search
- Sort by multiple options
- Favourite folders
- Recent files
- Hidden files support
- File information
- Share files
- Open files with built-in tools or other compatible apps
Media Experience
- Built-in video player
- Built-in music player
- Built-in image viewer
- Smooth image browsing
- Image zoom
- Photo gallery
- Video thumbnails
- Audio library
- Media organisation
Storage Support
- Internal storage
- SD card support
- USB OTG storage support
- External storage browsing
- Large folder support
File Tools
- ZIP archive support
- Storage analyser
- Duplicate file finder
- Large file finder
- Empty folder finder
- File transfer tools
PDF Tools
- Built-in PDF viewer
- PDF tools for managing PDF documents
- Quick access to PDF files
- Easy PDF organisation
User Interface
- Modern Material Design interface
- Dark mode
- Light mode
- Consistent UI across pages
- Tablet support
- Phone support
- Smooth animations
- Optimised layouts
Performance
- Optimised for large folders
- Faster thumbnail loading
- Improved scrolling performance
- Continuous performance improvements
- Frequent updates
Why I Created xFiles
When people search Google or the Play Store, they often search for terms like:
- Best file manager for Android
- Best file explorer for Android
- Android file manager
- Android file explorer
- File manager with media player
- Dual window file manager
- Split screen file manager
- USB OTG file manager
- SD card file manager
- ZIP file manager
- PDF file manager
- Storage manager
- File organiser
- CX File Explorer alternative
- Solid Explorer alternative
- MiXplorer alternative
- FX File Explorer alternative
- X-plore File Manager alternative
- Files by Google alternative
Those are exactly the types of users I'm trying to build xFiles for.
Rather than copying another app, my goal is to combine the features people use most with a cleaner interface, smoother performance, and regular updates based on community feedback.
What I'm Currently Improving
Development is active, and I'm continually working on:
- Faster thumbnail generation
- Even smoother scrolling
- Better image viewing performance
- Improved video player experience
- Better USB OTG compatibility
- Improved tablet layouts
- Better dark mode consistency
- UI refinements
- More productivity tools
- Better performance with very large folders
- Additional file management features
I'd Really Appreciate Your Feedback
If you regularly use a file manager, I'd love to know:
- Which file manager do you currently use?
- What features keep you using it?
- What frustrates you the most?
- Is there a feature you wish more file managers had?
- What would make you switch to another file manager?
- If you tried xFiles, what would you improve first?
Constructive criticism is always welcome. Many of the current features and improvements have come directly from user feedback, and I want to continue building an app that solves real problems for Android users.
Thank you for taking the time to read this post and for sharing your thoughts.
Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.files.files