Use this software to manage files and directories on your webserver or on an FTP server.
You can create, rename and delete directories, upload, download, edit, rename, delete and
search files, and change file and directory permissions*. Have a look at this demonstration
(all functions except for file download are disabled for security reasons, though):
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FileManager works fine with FTP connections. Please note that if you don't set up an FTP
connection in the configuration, FileManager will use the
local file system instead. In this case it can only access directories and files for which
PHP has at least read permission; if you want to upload, edit, rename or delete files, or
change file permissions*, PHP must also have write permission for these files or directories.
FileManager can be used as a stand-alone software, but it's also easy to integrate it into
your own website; just have a look at the usage section to
see how you can do this.
This software should work with PHP 4.1.0 or higher.
Features
Works with FTP servers (UNIX and Windows) and local file system.
Supports multiple languages.
Can be easily adapted by modification of configuration file and CSS file.
Can be easily integrated into your website - even multiple instances.
Supports detailed view and icon view.
Built-in editor for text files with realtime syntax hilighting.
Built-in image preview with thumbnails.
Built-in action log.
Integrated file and directory search.
Integrated directory tree for quick directory switching**.
Supports automatic setting of permissions when creating new directories or uploading
files*.
Supports automatic modification (to lowercase, replace spaces) of filenames for
uploaded and downloaded files.
Up to 10 files can be uploaded at once.
Supports automatic backup creation (versioning) when uploading files.
Supports password protection (login).
Supports hiding of system files and files with arbitrary extensions.
Works with UTF-8 and other character sets.
* On Windows systems changing of file permissions doesn't work properly. This is not a
restriction of this software.
** If the number of directories is too big, it will take some time to load. This goes
especially for FTP connections. In this case it is recommended to disable the directory
tree.
File Search
You can use FileManager to search files and directories. It will search all directories
recursively, starting in the directory that is currently viewed. At the moment, it is only
possible to search for file or directory names. Wildcards like "*" are not supported; FileManager
will find all files and directories containing the search string in their name. For instance, if
you search for "file", the files "filemanager.php", "file.gif", etc. will match your search.
While FileManager views a search result, file upload is disabled, and you can not create new
directories. If you want to do so, please return to your current directory listing first.
Change Log
Version 6.5
Added support for e-mail notification after file downloads.
Fixed viewing for IE 6 (hopefully). Hey, why don't you use a modern browser? ;-)
Version 6.4
Minor bugfix.
Version 6.3
Added possibility to allow only files with certain extensions.
Added support for e-mail notification after file uploads.
Version 6.2
Optimized UTF-8 support.
Version 6.1
Bugfix: Open empty directories in FTP mode.
Version 6.0
Added action menu.
Added column "permissions" to detailed view.
Added code editor with realtime syntax hilighting.
Added directory tree.
Added configuration setting for fixed height.
Added full UTF-8 support.
Version 5.23
In FTP mode, FileManager works with an empty start directory now (instead of a dot).
Version 5.22
FTP start directory name can contain dots now.
Version 5.21
Bugfix: Multiple instances of the FileManager class will work again.
Version 5.20
Added possibility to set locale.
Version 5.19
Added possibility to hide disabled icons.
Version 5.18
Optimized encoding handling.
You can choose now which folders should be visible within the start directory.
Version 5.17
Added possibility to set encoding (character set).
Fixed text file editor - non-ASCII characters should be saved correctly now.
Language files are no PHP files anymore.
Version 5.16
SECURITY PATCH: Switch to start directory if opening of a
directory fails.
Fixed cookie handling.
Added possibility to view file path in file details.
Added file type icon in file details.
Added symbolic link target in file details. Only for local file system.
Added possibility to choose action when clicking on filename (get file or view file info).
Switched to UTF-8.
Optimized parsing of last modification date in FTP mode.
Version 5.15
By popular request, a click on the file name opens the file (or directory) now
instead of viewing the file information box. To view the file information box, click
on the new icon.
Version 5.14
Fixed viewing of file type icons.
Set error reporting to E_ALL ^ E_NOTICE (this is the PHP default value).
Moved time limit setting to FileManager class.
Added output buffering for better integration into other projects.
Version 5.13
Fixed image preview in FTP mode (again).
Added new class "Tools" as container for general functions.
Added possibility to view debug infos.
Version 5.12
Fixed listing view for Windows FTP servers.
Added length limit for file names in details view.
Version 5.11
Added possibility to start FileManager with a search result.
Keep search results when switching listing view.
Version 5.10
Bugfix: Files saved with the editor don't have plus signs replaced with blanks anymore.
Added possiblity to delete several files at once.
Version 5.9
SECURITY PATCH: Prevent access to directory levels
above start directory. This bug was caused by an incorrect bracket.
Version 5.8
Bugfix: Removed false error message (only PHP 4) when changing permissions in FTP mode.
Added workaround for listing of directories with spaces in FTP mode - some FTP servers seem
to need this.
Version 5.7
Added configuration variable hideSystemType.
Version 5.6
Bugfix: Set default permissions correctly.
Version 5.5
Added possibility to hide files with arbitrary extensions.
Version 5.4
Added log message for failed file uploads.
Version 5.3
Password protection works with multiple instances now.
Optimized "icons" view.
Optimized file upload.
Version 5.2
Added support for backups.
Added support for password protection (login).
Version 5.1
Some code optimization.
Version 5.0
New object-oriented code, but still compatible with PHP 4.
FileManager uses AJAX now.
Added log message window.
Added cache for images when in FTP mode.
Version 4.11
Added port number and passive mode to FTP settings.
Fixed image preview in FTP mode.
Version 4.10
Bugfix: Use FTP command CHMOD (for PHP 4) with octal number. Note: This only works
if your FTP server accepts CHMOD via SITE command.
Version 4.9
Security patch: Prevent malicious editing of text files.
Version 4.8
Optimized automatic $fmWebPath setting.
Version 4.7
Added support for messages containing apostrophes (language files).
The variable $fmWebPath (configuration) is not required anymore.
Version 4.6
Removed dot entry (current directory) in FTP listings.
Added support for multiple FileManager "instances".
Version 4.5
Added support for file and directory names including apostrophes. NOTE: When uploading a
file with an apostrophe in its name, some PHP versions seem to cut anything before the apostrophe
including the apostrophe itself. Example: "Peter's Song.mp3" will become "s Song.mp3". This
is a PHP bug, not a restriction of this software.
Version 4.4
Added support for multiple directory creation (directory names separated by slashes).
Version 4.3
Added uniqe ID to thumbnail path to prevent browser caching.
Version 4.2
Directories in search results can be opened now.
File search bugfix.
Version 4.1
Added file search.
The current directory is cached now, so sorting is possible without further directory access.
Added refresh button.
Version 4.0
Removed error message when reloading page after opening a sub-directory.
Disabled upload, download, renaming, removing, and permission changing of hidden system files.
Changed size display of small files (less than 1 KB) from KB to B.
Added file extension "ini" to the list of editable text files.
Added possibility to switch between "details" and "icons" view.
Version 3.3
Added support for files and directories named "0".
icon.