FileBrowser Professional UserGuide

Welcome to the FileBrowser Professional Help Centre. Here you'll find everything you need to get the most from FileBrowser Professional, including step-by-step guides.

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Connect to...

Getting Started

Get FileBrowser Professional connected and ready to use.

Connect to Mac (macOS)

Browse shared Mac folders.
Connect to Windows PC

Access shared folders over SMB.
Connect to NAS Drives

Synology, QNAP, TrueNAS and others.
Connect to Cloud Storage

OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive, Box.
Add Favourite Locations

Save frequently used servers.
Map an App Folder

Create shortcuts to commonly used folders.
USB Drives

Access files on connected USB storage.
Navigation

Browse & Organise Files

Browse folders, search files and organise your storage more efficiently. Learn about navigation, copying, searching, sorting and sharing files between devices.

Tabs

Work with multiple folders simultaneously.
Breadcrumb Navigation

Quickly move through folder hierarchies.
Bookmarks

Save frequently used folders.
History

Return to recently visited locations.
Favourite

Pin frequently used folders for quick access.
View Modes

Choose list, grid and other layouts.
Sort Options

Sort by name, date, size and more.
File Selection Mode

Select multiple files quickly.
Copy Files

Copy files between storage locations.
Drag and Drop

Move files with drag and drop.
AirDrop Files

Send files to nearby Apple devices.
Share Files

Share files using iOS share options.
eMail Files

Send files as email attachments.
Download from URL

Download files directly into FileBrowser Professional.
Search

Find files instantly.
Advanced Search

Search using multiple criteria.
Save and Load Searches

Reuse common searches.
Regex Searches

Build advanced regular expression searches.
Bulk Rename Tools

Bulk Rename Files

Rename hundreds of files in seconds using powerful batch renaming tools. Add text, sequential numbers, dates or photo metadata, or replace text across multiple filenames.

Add Text to Filenames

Add prefixes, suffixes or custom text to multiple filenames.
Add Sequential Numbers

Number files automatically using counters or indexes.
Find & Replace

Replace words or characters across multiple filenames.
Rename Using Dates

Rename files using creation or modification dates.
Photos Using EXIF Metadata

Rename photos using camera metadata such as capture date and time.
Creating and Editing PDFs

Documents & PDFs

View, edit and annotate documents directly within FileBrowser Professional. Create and modify PDFs, edit text files and work with EPUB books.

Get Folder Info

View folder information and statistics.
PDF Viewer

Read PDF documents.
ePub Viewer

Read EPUB ebooks.
Text Editor

Edit text files.
Edit in Place

Modify files without creating copies.
Markup PDFs

Highlight and annotate PDF documents.
Markup Images

Draw and annotate images.
Merge PDFs

Combine multiple PDF documents.
Scan to PDF

Scan paper documents into PDFs.
Delete PDF Pages

Remove unwanted pages.
Add Blank PDF Pages

Insert new pages into existing PDFs.
Working with Images

Photos & Images

Manage your photo library with editing, metadata and presentation tools. Organise, convert and protect your images while keeping metadata under your control.

Rotate Images

Correct image orientation.
Convert Images

Convert between image formats.
Contact Sheets

Generate printable contact sheets.
Rate Photos

Add XMP ratings.
Remove GPS Metadata

Protect location privacy.
Edit IPTC Metadata

Update captions, keywords and copyright.
Slideshows

Present image collections.
Chromecast Photos

Display photos on Chromecast.
Airplay Photos

Stream photos via AirPlay.
Playing Movies

Music & Video

Play movies and music stored locally, on your network or in cloud storage. Stream media, manage subtitles and cast content to supported devices.

Play Movies

Browse and play video files.
Movie Thumbnails

Change thumbnail images.
Movie Subtitles

Configure subtitle playback.
Movie Languages

Switch audio tracks.
AirPlay Movies

Stream videos using AirPlay.
Chromecast Movies

Cast videos to Chromecast.
Stream to Other Apps

Open videos in external players.
Play Music

Browse and play music libraries.
Play Modes

Repeat and shuffle playback.
Queue Tracks

Build music queues.
Playback Speed

Adjust playback speed.
AirPlay Music

Stream music to AirPlay devices.
Chromecast Music

Cast music to Chromecast.
Alexa

Play music on Alexa devices.
Record Audio

Record audio directly into FileBrowser Professional.
Sharing Folders

Cloud Storage & Sharing

Connect to cloud storage providers, share folders and access FileBrowser Professional remotely using its built-in WebDAV server.

Share via Dropbox

Share folders using Dropbox.
Share via Google Drive

Share folders using Google Drive.
Share via Box

Share folders using Box.
UNC Path Links

Create Windows-compatible network links.
Files App Integration

Exchange files with Apple's Files app.
Configure WebDAV Server

Enable FileBrowser Professional's built-in WebDAV server.
Connecting from Windows

Connect to FileBrowser Professional's WebDAV server from Windows.
Connecting from macOS

Connect to FileBrowser Professional's WebDAV server from Finder on macOS.
Connecting from Another iPhone or iPad

Access FileBrowser Professional's WebDAV server from another iOS or iPadOS device.
Sync and Backup

Backup & Automation

Protect your files and automate repetitive tasks. Create backups, synchronise folders and build custom workflows to save time.

Sync Tasks

Keep folders synchronised.
Backup Tasks

Create automated backups.
Backup Camera Roll

Automatically back up photos and videos.
Create Custom Tasks

Build reusable automation workflows.
Monitor a Folder

Watch folders for new files.
Download Recent PDFs

Automatically download recent documents.
Trim PDF Pages

Batch process PDF files.
Bulk IPTC Editing

Update image metadata automatically.
Rotate Images in Bulk

Rotate multiple photos.
Automated Video Backup

Archive video folders.
Delete Old Files

Automatically remove outdated files.
Convert Images in Bulk

Batch convert image formats.
Advanced

Advanced Features

Explore powerful tools for advanced users, including configuration management, file comparison, Face ID, Siri integration and device migration.

Deleted Files

Recover and manage deleted items.
Compare Files & Folders

Compare files and folders side‑by‑side on your iPhone or iPad.
Siri Reminders

Create reminders using Siri.
Siri Voice Shortcuts

Launch actions with Siri.
QR and BarCode Support

Scan QR codes and barcodes.
Face ID

Secure your connections.
Kiosk Mode

Lock the app into a controlled mode.
Family Sharing

Share purchases with family members.
Configuration Files

Export and import settings.
Transfer to a New Device

Move your setup to another device.