PCManFM is a lightweight GTK file manager originally developed for the LXDE desktop environment. It aims to provide a fast and straightforward way to manage files without unnecessary resource usage.
The software uses libfm for much of its file-management functionality and can also manage the desktop, including desktop icons and wallpaper. PCManFM can be built against either GTK 2 or GTK 3.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Tabbed file browsing.
- Drag and drop support, including between tabs.
- Icon and detailed list views.
- File association support.
- Thumbnail support.
- Bookmarks.
- Handles non-UTF-8 encoded filenames.
- Support for large files.
- Desktop icon management.
- Desktop wallpaper management.
- Find files functionality.
- Can be built with GTK 2 or GTK 3.
Website: github.com/lxde/pcmanfm
Support:
Developer: Hong Jen Yee, Ingo Brückl and contributors
License: GNU General Public License v2.0
PCMan File Manager is written in C. Learn C with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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