Windows 11 comes with many new features and improvements, one of which is the File Manager. The File Manager is an important tool for managing and finding files on our computers, and Windows 11’s File Manager has undergone a major makeover with a more modern and clean interface, better performance and more features.
According to sources at Windowslatest, Microsoft is using WinAppSDK (Windows Application Development Kit) to develop a new File Explorer that will allow the File Explorer to use WinUI, a new API and other features. WinUI is a new set of interface styles and controls designed by Microsoft for Windows 11 to make applications look more beautiful and modern.
The new file manager is said to have the following changes:
A redesigned title bar with a modern file directory box, search box, and home button.
Integration with Microsoft 365 to provide recommended files and more detailed file details.
Updated left-hand navigation and details pane for a richer experience.
New "Gallery" area provides a more robust photo browsing experience.First, the Home page of File Explorer is integrated with Microsoft 365 and will offer recommended files under the Recommended files section. These recommended files will have large thumbnails so that the files can be easily viewed.
The new home page in File Explorer
Second, Microsoft is updating the title bar and moving options such as “New” or “Copy” to the file/folder view below the title. This reduces clutter and leaves room for the search box features, which are also being updated to provide faster results and a modern design.
Microsoft 365 Integration for File Explorer
File Explorer is getting a new “Details” pane that is more touch-friendly and powered by Microsoft 365. Thanks to the Microsoft 365 integration, users can view emails, topics, comments, tags, and more details about files shared in their organization directly in File Explorer.
File Explorer folder view in the details pane
The last major improvement is the addition of a “Gallery” feature to the new File Explorer. This feature allows you to browse through the photos on your computer in File Explorer and has a nice format, similar to modern Windows 11 applications. When you click on the “Gallery” button, it automatically displays a list of photos in the “Pictures” folder sorted by date. You can click on the photos to see their properties in the details pane. You can also select where you want to display the photos by using the Collection drop-down menu.
File Explorer Gallery View
Windows 11’s new File Explorer may arrive in the fall and it will be the biggest update to File Explorer in a decade.
