File Pilot

File Pilot 0.8.5

Next-gen file explorer.

  • By Voidstar
  • Proprietary
  • Updated Aug 31, 2026
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About File Pilot

Engineered entirely from scratch for light-speed performance, featuring a modern and robust interface.

What's new in 0.8.5

  • Fixed crash in Tree View when rapidly creating and refreshing files.
  • Fixed a race in folder statistics that could cause crashes under heavy load.
  • Fixed dropping files onto other files in Icons zoom view.
  • Fixed expanding %% environment variables without a trailing backslash.
  • Fixed D3D11 initialization on Windows 7.
  • Fixed a crash on Windows 8.1 during startup.
  • Fixed tree chevron animations when opening new panels and tabs.
  • Fixed trimming leading and trailing whitespace when renaming files.
  • Fixed Tree view folder expansion animations playing when animations are disabled.

Full release notes »

Technical details

PublisherVoidstar
Version0.8.5
Release date2026-08-31
LicenseProprietary (Terms of Service)
Installer typeportable
Architecturex64
Package IDVoidstar.FilePilot

Install File Pilot from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Voidstar.FilePilot -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Voidstar.FilePilot -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Voidstar.FilePilot -e

File Pilot version history

  • 0.8.4
  • 0.8.3
  • 0.8.2
  • 0.8.1
  • 0.7.0
  • 0.6.8
  • 0.6.3

Frequently asked questions

Is File Pilot free?

File Pilot is proprietary software from Voidstar. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.

What is the latest version of File Pilot?

The latest version is 0.8.5, released on Aug 31, 2026.

Is it safe to download File Pilot?

The download button links to the official installer published on filepilot.tech, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with ab5e7bbfa50872225f24856697ef7341a58e51a5e521435ba0dfeeb8ab3b2676.

Which Windows versions does File Pilot support?

File Pilot runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I uninstall File Pilot?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find File Pilot and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Voidstar.FilePilot -e.

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