Files.com Desktop App
Turn your Files.com cloud into a local drive for Mac or Windows apps.The Files.com Desktop App lets you interact with your cloud storage just like a local drive, right from Finder on macOS or File Explorer on Windows. With native file browsing, drag-and-drop simplicity, and blazing-fast transfers, it brings the full power of Files.com directly to your desktop.
Utilizing the Files.com Desktop App
Once installed and authenticated (via password or SSO), a new Files.com drive will appear on your desktop. You can upload, download, open, edit, delete, and move files and folders using your system’s built-in file manager, and enjoy the following features:
- Native integrations with Windows File Explorer and Mac Finder
- Full support for standard file operations: upload, download, move, rename, and delete
- Open and edit files using your local desktop applications
- Drag-and-drop support between Files.com and local folders
- Real-time collaboration via our web-based Office editor
- Connect to linked cloud services like Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, Microsoft Azure, and other remote platforms, all from your desktop
Real-World Use Cases for the Files.com Desktop App
The Files.com Desktop App isn’t just a file access tool—it’s a flexible workspace that adapts to the unique needs of every team across your organization.
No matter the team, the Files.com Desktop App simplifies secure cloud access while respecting each user's tools, preferences, and workflows.
Media & Broadcast
- Transfer massive video files (gigabytes to terabytes) between local editing suites and cloud-based media servers.
- Collaborate on large creative assets (like Adobe Premiere projects or high-res renders) without worrying about traditional FTP timeouts or failures.
- Ingest raw footage to the cloud directly from local drives with high-speed, fault-tolerant transfers.
Healthcare & Research
- Upload diagnostic imaging (DICOM, etc.) securely to a HIPAA-compliant cloud repository.
- Move large genomics or research datasets between lab machines and centralized storage locations.
- Ensure compliant access for distributed teams using secure, SSO-authenticated desktop tools.
IT & Engineering
- Transfer configuration files, logs, and updates across systems via drag-and-drop or script-triggered uploads.
- Work with large CAD, BIM, or software build files directly from the desktop without downloading them manually.
- Disaster recovery staging: Upload backup files from local systems to remote repositories after an incident.
Learn More About Using the Files.com Desktop App
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