Introducing v2.3

What's Changed

• Bump Microsoft.Data.Sqlite.Core from 6.0.1 to 6.0.2 by @dependabot in #8248
• Corrected the Arabic translation by @FilopateerMaged in #8258
• Update Files.tr-TR.xlf by @slorixsh in #8260
• Update Files.en-GB.xlf by @Wtcheesecakes in #8278
• Update Japasese translations & Fix weird translations by @pklion in #8272
• Updated Files.zh-Hant.xlf by @elvistkf in #8261
• Update Files.zh-Hans.xlf by @SudaCat in #8226
• Updated colored icon font by @yaichenbaum in #8247
• Added a shortcut to open folders in Terminal by @puppetsw in #8268
• Removed the minimize and maximize buttons from the Properties window when using AppWindow by @ahmed605 in #8245
• Fixed duplicate drives added to the sidebar by @gave92 in #8325
• Reverted changes from @piotrulos by @yaichenbaum in #8340
• Reverted changes from @kaavi98 by @yaichenbaum in #8341
• Add missing Polish translations by @Daxxxis in #8342
• Updated es-ES translation by @oxixes in #8359
• Fix warnings (continuation) by @cinqmilleans in #8210
• Update capitalization in nav pane en-GB & en-US by @michalmrowiec in #8357
• Removed extra resources by @yaichenbaum in #8143
• Improve JumpString behavior by @gave92 in #8324
• Bump Microsoft.NET.Test.Sdk from 17.0.0 to 17.1.0 by @dependabot in #8393
• Fixed an issue where the toolbar height would sometimes change by @yaichenbaum in #8404
• Show error banner if copy or move fails by @gave92 in #8322
• Fixed crash that would occur when scrolling down in the properties window by @yaichenbaum in #8403
• Added animated visuals by @yaichenbaum in #8402
• Update Files.el.xlf by @tsakalerisk in #8407
• Fix translation error in Files.zh-Hant.xlf by @elvistkf in #8426
• Better italian translation by @TheBossMagnus in #8152
• Fix crash when deleting files by @gave92 in #8438
• Remove RegistryToJsonSettingsMerger class by @gave92 in #8437
• Added tags section to the sidebar by @gave92 in #8435
• Fixed issue that causes a window to close when a tab is torn off by @manfromarce in #8433
• Added context menu to hide sidebar sections by @oleklukasiewicz in #8317
• Auto select primary button in empty recycle bin dialog by @mafra99 in #8442
• Revert changes by @yaichenbaum in #8444
• Fix SearchBox height by @cinqmilleans in #8452
• Update FR-fr by @cinqmilleans in #8450
• Improves MultiPanes by @cinqmilleans in #8321
• Add c# functionality "init" and "record" by @cinqmilleans in #8421
• Properly dispose event in FolderSizeProvider by @yaichenbaum in #8454
• Fix wrong foreground text color in zoomed-out Group headers by @gave92 in #8457
• Fixed tags section in the context menu by @oleklukasiewicz in #8460
• [infrastructure] Changed project structure by @d2dyno1 in #8464
• Removed unused resources by @yaichenbaum in #8456
• Moved settings services to Files.Backend by @d2dyno1 in #8479
• Revert prs for MIT by @yaichenbaum in #8487
• Added required individual components of VS to readme by @konradsikorski in #8480
• Bump CommunityToolkit.Mvvm from 7.1.2 to 8.0.0-preview1 by @dependabot in #8488
• Fix config x64 (Backend/Shared) by @cinqmilleans in #8494
• fix: Remove unneeded solution configs, correct namespace references by @lukeblevins in #8499
• Updated ru-RU by @xlifi in #8525
• Updated ko-KR by @somnisomni in #8541
• [infrastructure] Implemented IDialogService by @d2dyno1 in #8483
• Toolbar buttons in recycle bin by @puppetsw in #8545
• Select next item after deletion and reduce code complexity by @jiejasonliu in #8503
• Updated appinstaller url to point to the new cdn by @yaichenbaum in #8558
• Removed behavior of auto resizing columns by @yaichenbaum in #8589
• Added ILogger interface by @cinqmilleans in #8594
• chore: Remove, ungroup various enums by @lukeblevins in #8580
• Fixed the close pane icon by @bebeyaco in #8513
• Fix FilesystemTasks error code by @cinqmilleans in #8604
• Bump Microsoft.Data.Sqlite.Core from 6.0.2 to 6.0.3 by @dependabot in #8608
• Added pull to refresh gesture by @yaichenbaum in #8600
• Update Id-ID by @shiazza in #8611
• Bump CommunityToolkit.Mvvm from 8.0.0-preview1 to 8.0.0-preview2 by @dependabot in #8629
• Bump Vanara.PInvoke.Mpr from 3.3.15 to 3.4.0 by @dependabot in #8665
• Update Chinese language by @SudaCat in #8666
• Added a debounce for image rotation command. by @devovercome in #8682
• Show more file types in "New" context menu by @manfromarce in #8598
• Fix broken ta translation by @onein528 in #8710
• Use external launcher to set Files as default explorer by @gave92 in #8684
• Improved behavior when entering restricted characters by @szabolcstarnai in #8204
• Copy launcher to output directory by @gave92 in #8717
• Fixed release pipeline by @yaichenbaum in #8718
• Update id-ID by @shiazza in #8723
• Notify when pinned items config changes by @jiejasonliu in #8712
• Reduced sidebar items height to match default ListViewItem by @yaichenbaum in #8745
• Implemented connected tab styles by @yaichenbaum in #8740
• Compact spacing for the details layout by @yaichenbaum in #8751
• Increased padding on Pathbar by @puppetsw in #8758
• Added chevron to pathbar to match design spec by @yaichenbaum in #8764
• Moved Linq extensions to Files.Shared by @cinqmilleans in #8761
• Update Files.de-DE.xlf by @R3voA3 in #8773
• Fix MainPage adaptive triggers by @gave92 in #8778
• Fix crash when "show folder sizes" is enabled by @gave92 in #8716
• Fix default & build in case of usernames with spaces by @gave92 in #8779
• Updated themes to work with new tab design by @yaichenbaum in #8782
• Fix new/rename dialog processing stale text by @jiejasonliu in #8783
• Remove each x:uid by @cinqmilleans in #8792
• Update pt-PT language by @esibruti in #8790
• Auto select first item in user list for permissions by @yaichenbaum in #8794
• Add support for creating google docs files from the "new" menu by @gave92 in #87...

Introducing v2.1.24

What's Changed

• Uninstalling Files when it's set as the default file manager will now reset the default to File Explorer

Full Changelog: v2.1.13...v2.1.24

This update is currently only available for the sideload version of Files but we're working on bringing it to the store version as well.

Introducing v2.1.15

What's Changed

• Removed option to set default file manager from the store version of Files (#8474)

Full Changelog: v2.1.13...v2.1.15

Introducing v2.1.13

What's Changed

• Fixed an issue that would sometimes prevent users from changing the layout by @cinqmilleans in #8255

Full Changelog: v2.1.7...v2.1.13

Introducing v2.1.7

What's Changed

• Improved performance of the delete confirmation dialog by @gave92 in #8041
• Improved UI responsiveness for file operations with many items by @gave92 in #8046
• Added update button to the toolbar by @puppetsw in #8054
• Stop loading icons when the conflict dialog is closed by @gave92 in #8042
• Added an option to hide files dot files by @manfromarce in #8169
• Added a shortcut to collapse the sidebar by @aleksanderlukasiewicz in #8157
• Show progress in status center while preparing items for copy, cut and drag by @gave92 in #8047

Bug Fixes

• Fixed crash that would sometimes occur when closing the properties window by @gave92 in #8016
• Fixed breadcrumb hit target by @yaichenbaum in #8098
• Fixed an issue where the tab title was missing in the document's library by @puppetsw in #8107
• Fixed an issue where symlinks weren't displaying properly by @acesyde in #8145
• Fixed a crash that would occur when renaming items in the tile's layout by @szabolcstarnai in #8189
• Fixed moving items from PC to MTP (phone) storage by @gave92 in #8044

New Contributors

• @is-pyu made their first contribution in #8061
• @szabolcstarnai made their first contribution in #8116
• @TheBossMagnus made their first contribution in #8135
• @antontsvil made their first contribution in #8127
• @JastinXyz made their first contribution in #8150
• @CodeDoctorDE made their first contribution in #8125
• @shiazza made their first contribution in #8164
• @acesyde made their first contribution in #8145

Full Changelog: v2.1.2...v2.2

Introducing v2.1.5

What's Changed

• Added access keys to the toolbar by @yaichenbaum in #7508
• Detect Jottacloud cloud drive by @tormodfj in #7744
• Reduced minimum sidebar width from 250 to 180 by @aleksanderlukasiewicz in #7725
• Added run script button to toolbar by @puppetsw in #7767
• Select newly created files or folders by @jiejasonliu in #7657
• Added support for Segoe UI Variable on Windows 11 by @yaichenbaum in #7786
• Added extract archive button to toolbar by @puppetsw in #7696
• Added info bar to clarify the risks for the option to set Files as the default file manager by @yaichenbaum in #7790
• Added set as background button to toolbar when selecting an image file by @puppetsw in #7795
• Removed duplicate options to open terminal by @yaichenbaum in #7783
• Added support for opening applications from the pathbox by @StefanLobbenmeier in #7859
• Added ctrl+shift+k shortcut to duplicate tab by @BlairCurrey in #7901
• Added install button to toolbar when selecting a font file by @puppetsw in #7846
• Added rotate left/right button on toolbar when selecting images by @puppetsw in #7832
• Adjusted padding of TabViewScrollButtons by @puppetsw in #7915
• Added install button to toolbar when selecting an inf file by @puppetsw in #7860
• Added support for expanding the preview pane further than 400px by @yaichenbaum in #7920
• Added "Close tabs to the left" and "Close others" to tab context menu by @manfromarce in #8015

Bug fixes

• Fixed an issue preventing users from creating multiple bundles by @d2dyno1 in #7787
• Fixed Nextcloud detection by @50thomatoes50 in #7763
• Fixed loading of items under network by @gave92 in #7931
• Fixed crash that would occur when repeatedly clicking the restore default button by @puppetsw in #7891
• Fixed an issue where switching layouts would hide the text in empty directories by @puppetsw in #7909
• Fixed the focus issues in the delete confirmation dialog issue by @puppetsw in #7882
• Fixed an issue where folders weren't removed from the JumpList by @puppetsw in #7867
• Fixed image thumbnails not appearing by @gave92 in #7881

New Contributors

• @JMOrbegoso made their first contribution in #7727
• @tormodfj made their first contribution in #7744
• @aleksanderlukasiewicz made their first contribution in #7725
• @puppetsw made their first contribution in #7767
• @PetoFeFe made their first contribution in #7775
• @EasyThe made their first contribution in #7762
• @StefanLobbenmeier made their first contribution in #7859
• @50thomatoes50 made their first contribution in #7763
• @elvistkf made their first contribution in #7955
• @manfromarce made their first contribution in #8015

Full Changelog: v2.1.2...v2.1.5

Introducing v2.1.2

What's Changed

• Added properties button to the toolbar by @AJLeuer in #7566
• Added ability to set tags on read-only folders by @gave92 in #7558
• When multiple files are selected, open them together by @gave92 in #7557
• Changed default dual pane width to 50% by @BlairCurrey in #7619
• Bundled themes inside of the app by @yaichenbaum in #7616

Bug Fixes

• Fixed folder size visibility in properties for hidden folders by @cinqmilleans in #7538
• Fixed an issue where the add item option was sometimes disabled in empty bundles by @d2dyno1 in #7569
• Fixed a crash that would sometimes occur when emptying recycle bin by @gave92 in #7555
• Fixed copy & paste when 2 instances of the app were open by @gave92 in #7556
• Fixed a crash that would sometimes occur when checking cloud sync status by @gave92 in #7483
• Fixed issues with back/forward and pathbar navigation in ColumnView by @gave92 in #7504
• Fixed inconsistencies between file creation flyouts by @petrjancar in #7618

New Contributors

• @JordyEGNL made their first contribution in #7545
• @AJLeuer made their first contribution in #7566
• @BlairCurrey made their first contribution in #7570
• @h1g0 made their first contribution in #7649
• @inductor made their first contribution in #7632
• @akihironagai made their first contribution in #7697
• @anas-elgarhy made their first contribution in #7653
• @Daxxxis made their first contribution in #7711

Full Changelog: v2.1...v2.1.2

Introducing v2.1

Changes

• Added a hotkey for playing audio and video in the preview pane by @TomaszSteblik in #6690
• Added a toolbar button to empty recycle bin by @cinqmilleans in #6693
• Set window title to be the same as the selected tab name by @gave92 in #6762
• Added compatibility section to the properties window by @gave92 in #6691
• Increased Native Read > 4096 limit by @d2dyno1 in #6852
• Added native ARM64 Support by @gus33000 in #6901
• Added support for Nextcloud by @gave92 in #7401
• Detect Yandex.Disk cloud drive by @gave92 in #7406
• Redesigned the properties window @yaichenbaum in #7416
• Redesigned the settings dialog by @yaichenbaum in #6930
• Increased icon size in the customization properties page by @timwenger in #7021
• Added support for symbolic file links by @gave92 in #7006
• Added clear all button to the ongoing tasks flyout by @petrjancar in #7025
• Open new columns in the column layout on a single click by @yaichenbaum in #7470
• Added keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+H) to show/hide hidden files by @guillaume-nizet in #7106
• Import/export all settings into a zipped archive by @gave92 in #7078
• Made active ongoing tasks appear at the top of the ongoing tasks flyout by @petrjancar in #7022
• Remove delay of loading sidebar items and other services on startup by @winston-de in #7104
• Mousewheel click opens new tab at selected path by @Raithlin in #7126
• Open recycle bin & this pc in Files when set as the default file manager @gave92 in #7408
• Open control panel in existing window when Files is set as the default file manager by @gave92 in #7456
• Added experimental option to show folder sizes by @cinqmilleans in #7244
• Add action on label click to change layout by @cinqmilleans in #7191
• Show basic preview for recycle bin items by @winston-de in #7203
• Added support for collapsing widgets on the homepage by @yaichenbaum in #7285
• Extended click area to whole settings block by @d2dyno1 in #7336
• Update tab titles using current navigation arguments by @jiejasonliu in #7333
• Added subtle listview animation by @yaichenbaum in #7311
• Added option to open Files on Windows startup by @esibruti in #7309
• Improved the behavior when installing fonts by @gave92 in #7394
• Improved keyboard navigation in the details layout by @gave92 in #7390
• Improved keyboard navigation in the column layout by @gave92 in #7425
• Improved the behavior of the taskbar jumplist by @Jaiganeshkumaran in #7141
• Extended the rename textbox width in the details layout by @duke7553 in #7445
• Do not block UI while loading drive properties by @gave92 in #7464
• Properly toggle "permanent delete" check in confirmation dialog by @gave92 in #7500

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a crash that would occur when dropping a shortcut over an executable file by @gave92 in #6696
• Fixed copying shortcuts, small changes to ftp by @gave92 in #6703
• Fixed an issue where the option to reset the default file explorer wouldn't work after reinstalling Files by @gave92 in #6769
• Fixed an issue where changing the sort option would create a hidden file by @gave92 in #6741
• Fixed an issue where grouping by date might include files from previous week by @SHADOW-XIII in #6898
• Fixed an issue where restoring items from recycle bin would remove the file extension by @d2dyno1 in #6985
• Fixes an issue causing the file tags list to be serialized wrong by @gave92 in #7017
• Fixed an issue where file extensions would sometimes get removed when renaming items by @gave92 in #7015
• Fixed invalid items from being added to bundles by @d2dyno1 in #7119
• Fixed search button on home page by @cinqmilleans in #7118
• Fixed inner toolbar state on startup by @cinqmilleans in #7166
• Show network shortcuts on the sidebar by @gave92 in #7185
• Workaround for copying to MTP by @gave92 in #7212
• Avoid reading the whole file into memory when adding a file to a .zip archive by @gave92 in #7123
• Fixed an issue where clicking the okay button in the properties window sometimes wouldn't work by @gave92 in #7201
• Prevent repetitive viewport analysis in PointerMoved by @duke7553 in #7366
• Fixed right pane being always loaded by @gave92 in #7376
• Fixed an issue where some buttons didn't have text by @gave92 in #7381
• Fixed folder shortcuts opening in explorer by @gave92 in #7391
• Fixed text selection when renaming by @gave92 in #7455
• Fixed advanced properties opening in the wrong window by @gave92 in #7439

New Contributors

• @TomaszSteblik made their first contribution in #6690
• @PabloDaniel0 made their first contribution in #6710
• @Gitoffthelawn made their first contribution in #6819
• @Athey81 made their first contribution in #6832
• @maikkunrk made their first contribution in #6850
• @gus33000 made their first contribution in #6901
• @Coding-Young made their first contribution in #6916
• @timwenger made their first contribution in #7021
• @petrjancar made their first contribution in #7022
• @meziantou made their first contribution in #7103
• @guillaume-nizet made their first contribution in #7106
• @Johndoe0153 made their first contribution in #7160
• @Raithlin made their first contribution in #7175
• @tsakalerisk made their first contribution in #7207
• @heckelson made their first contribution in #7228
• @VOOM108 made their first contribution in #7238
• @coldu made their first contribution in #7231
• @jiejasonliu made their first contribution in #7333
• @ricardosousaIB made their first contribution in #7440
• @MalteTasler made their first contribution in #7506

Full Changelog: v2.0.33...v2.1

Introducing v2.0.34

• Added a warning to the option to set Files as the default file manager

Introducing v2.0.33

New Features

• Added Ctrl+Shift+C shortcut to copy file path (#6245)
• Added an option to set Files as the default file manager (#6107)
• Show file operation progress on taskbar & continue operations when minimized (#6273)
• Added individual options for amount of clicks to open files and folders (#6441)
• Added group by path option for libraries (#6450)
• Respect default app for zip files (#6457)
• Use proper tab name on the home page (#6477)
• Added caching to load thumbnails faster (#6484)
• Added options to import/export settings (#6542)
• Improved reliability of the search experience (#6671)
• Added support for choosing custom icons (#6639)

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a crash that would occur when going up from a network root path (#6204)
• Fixed an issue where the edit tags & edit terminals buttons weren't working (#6236)
• Fixed an issue where the OneDrive sync status wasn't updating (#6248)
• Fixed issue where preview pane would be shown unexpectedly when quickly selecting then unselecting a file (#6297)
• Fixed drag and drop from 7zip (#6387)
• Fixed keyboard shortcuts not working in the column layout (#6446)
• Fixed an issue where the context menu had the wrong height (#6483)
• Switch quicklook preview on selection change (#6543)
• Fixed an issue where env variables didn't refresh when launching terminal (#6663)