Dolphin

Files & storage

Open-source softwareEditorial overview
A CLOSER LOOK

What is Dolphin?

Dolphin is a KDE file manager for navigating local and remote storage with configurable views and parallel folder panes. It includes split views, tabbed folders, and remote storage access.

Split views

Tabbed folders

Remote storage access

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

KDE users managing files across several locations

Before you choose

Remote access depends on supported protocols and valid credentials. File moves and deletions can affect application data or shared folders.

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The application is distributed under GPL-2.0-or-later. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Remote access depends on supported protocols and valid credentials.

The $0 price applies to the listed open source application. Remote access depends on supported protocols and valid credentials.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Brings split views and tabbed folders into the same workflow.

Open the source and destination in separate panes, inspect filenames and sizes, and use a deliberate copy or move operation before reorganizing more folders.

What to keep in mind

Remote access depends on supported protocols and valid credentials.

File moves and deletions can affect application data or shared folders.

How to use it well

Dolphin fits KDE users managing files across several locations. Open the source and destination in separate panes, inspect filenames and sizes, and use a deliberate copy or move operation before reorganizing more folders.

Remote access depends on supported protocols and valid credentials. File moves and deletions can affect application data or shared folders. Try a representative folder first and verify the result before applying the same operation to important files.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is Dolphin free?

The application is distributed under GPL-2.0-or-later. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Remote access depends on supported protocols and valid credentials.

Can I use Dolphin for split views?

Yes. Dolphin includes split views. Open the source and destination in separate panes, inspect filenames and sizes, and use a deliberate copy or move operation before reorganizing more folders.

What is required to access remote storage in Dolphin?

Remote access depends on supported protocols and valid credentials.

Where can I check the latest prices?

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