FileZilla: Open Source FTP Client for Windows, macOS & Linux

File Information

Property	Details
Name	FileZilla
Version	3.53.0
License	GNU General Public License (GPL v2)
Platform	Windows, macOS (Intel & Apple Silicon), Linux
File Type	.exe (Windows), .tar.bz2 (macOS Intel & Apple Silicon), .tar.xz (Linux)
File Size	Windows: ~12 MB, macOS: ~15 MB, Linux: ~14 MB
Developer	FileZilla Project
Official Site	filezilla-project

Description

FileZilla is a fast, reliable & cross-platform FTP client designed for both beginners & professionals. Whether you’re a web developer, server administrator, or content manager, FileZilla gives you a simple & secure way to connect to your web server and manage files efficiently.

The interface is clean & intuitive, featuring drag-and-drop support, real-time transfer queue monitoring, site management, and even resume functionality for interrupted transfers. FileZilla also supports IPv6, proxy servers, firewall compatibility, and remote file search, making it one of the most feature-complete FTP tools available.

Built in C++ and backed by an active open-source community, FileZilla continues to evolve, providing modern security protocols like FTPS and SFTP for encrypted transfers without compromising speed or usability.

Built with simplicity & performance in mind, FileZilla makes uploading and downloading files easy, fast & reliable whether you’re managing your personal website or working on enterprise-grade hosting.

Available for Windows, macOS (Intel & Apple Silicon) & Linux, FileZilla offers advanced features like drag & drop support, remote file editing, bookmarks, directory comparison, and much more, all under the GNU General Public License.

Features of FileZilla

Feature	Description
Cross-Platform	Available for Windows, macOS & Linux with consistent performance.
Secure Transfers	Supports FTP, FTPS (SSL/TLS), and SFTP (SSH) protocols for encrypted connections.
Drag & Drop Interface	Quickly upload & download files with simple drag-and-drop gestures.
Directory Comparison	Compare local & remote directories to keep files in sync.
Transfer Queue Management	Monitor, pause, and resume multiple file transfers simultaneously.
Remote File Editing	Open and edit files directly on the remote server.
Bookmark & Site Manager	Save multiple server credentials for fast access.
Speed Limits	Set upload & download speed caps for efficient bandwidth use.
Large File Support	Supports file sizes larger than 4GB.
Multilingual Interface	Available in more than 40 languages.

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System Requirements

Platform	Minimum Requirements
Windows	Windows 7 or higher, 2 GB RAM, 50 MB free disk space
macOS (Intel & Apple Silicon)	macOS 10.13 or later, 2 GB RAM, 50 MB free disk space
Linux	64-bit distribution, GTK+ 3.0 or later, 2 GB RAM, 50 MB free disk space

How to Install FileZilla??

Windows (.exe)

1. Download the FileZilla .exe setup file.
2. Double-click the installer and choose “Run”.
3. Follow the setup wizard to select installation location & components.
4. Once installed, launch FileZilla from the Start menu.
5. Enter your FTP server credentials to start managing files instantly.

macOS (.tar.bz2 for Intel & Apple Silicon)

1. Download the .tar.bz2 package suitable for your Mac’s processor.
2. Extract the file using Archive Utility or tar -xjf filezilla.tar.bz2.
3. Move the extracted FileZilla folder to Applications.
4. Double-click FileZilla.app to open the client.
5. Add your FTP server details & begin transferring files securely.

Linux Installation

Step 1: Download the Package

Choose the correct version of FileZilla for your Linux system:

• filezilla-<version>-x86_64.tar.bz2 → For 64-bit systems
• filezilla-<version>-i686.tar.bz2 → For 32-bit systems

To check your architecture, run: uname -m

If the output is x86_64, download the 64-bit package.

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Step 2: Extract the Archive

Navigate to your Downloads directory & extract the file:

cd ~/Downloads
tar -xvjf FileZilla_<version>_linux_x86_64.tar.bz2

The -xvjf flags tell tar to extract a .tar.bz2 file with verbose output.

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⚙️Step 3: Move to the Directory

Go inside the extracted folder:

cd FileZilla3/bin

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Step 4: Run FileZilla

Launch FileZilla directly from the terminal:

./filezilla

Alternatively, create a shortcut by moving the folder to /opt and linking it:

sudo mv ~/Downloads/FileZilla3 /opt/
sudo ln -s /opt/FileZilla3/bin/filezilla /usr/local/bin/filezilla

Now, you can run it from anywhere simply by typing:

filezilla

Download FileZilla For Windows, macOS & Linux

FileZilla stands as one of the most trusted FTP tools in the world because of its stability, open-source nature, & unmatched flexibility. It supports all major protocols, integrates seamlessly with firewalls, & provides a reliable way to move data between systems with ease.

For developers, it’s a must-have for managing web servers. For businesses, it’s a secure, transparent alternative to proprietary FTP tools. And for individuals, it’s completely free — forever.