Q-Dir Portable 11.21

January 12, 2026

Additional Information

Q-Dir Portable is a lightweight quad-pane file manager for Windows that lets you manage files and folders faster without installation.

Version	Q-Dir Portable 11.29
Requirements	Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10/Windows 11
Updated	January 12, 2026
Author	Nenad Hrg
Category	File Transfer and Networking
License	Freeware
Language	English
Download	264

Overview

Q-Dir (short for “Quad Explorer”) is an alternative file manager for Windows. It allows you to open multiple folders side by side in one window, so you can easily drag, drop, copy, and move files between them.

It works with:

Hard drives
USB flash drives
Network folders
ZIP archives
FTP locations

How Q-Dir improves productivity

Using four panels at once means you no longer need to open and arrange many Explorer windows. You can view source and destination folders at the same time, reducing mistakes and saving time.

Key Features

Four-pane file view (Quad View)
Portable – no installation required
Drag & drop file handling
Works with ZIP, FTP, network, and system folders
File preview support
Folder favorites for quick access
File filters and color highlighting
Export file lists to TXT, CSV, HTML, or Excel
Multiple view modes (icons, list, details, thumbnails)
Tree view and quick folder navigation

Who should use Q-Dir?

Q-Dir Portable is ideal for:

Power users
IT technicians
USB toolkits
Anyone who manages many files and folders

Conclusion

Q-Dir Portable is a powerful yet simple file manager that makes Windows file management faster and more efficient. Its quad-pane layout and portable design make it perfect for users who want full control over their files without installing extra software.

If you often move, compare, or organize files, Q-Dir Portable is a must-have tool.

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