The FileZilla software program is a free-to-use (open source) FTP utility, allowing a user to transfer files from a local computer to a remote computer. FileZilla is available as a client version and a server version.

FileZilla features

FileZilla has many features; here are a few:

  • Site Manager - create and store a list of FTP servers and associated connection data.
  • Directory Comparison - allows a user to compare contents of a local and remote directory.
  • File and Folder View - similar to a file manager, allowing a user to modify files and folders and providing a drag-and-drop capability between local and remote directories.
  • Transfer Queue - displays status of file transfers in progress or waiting to process.

FileZilla is can run on Windows, macOS X, and Linux. It supports FTP, SFTP, and FTPS protocols.

FTP, Software terms

  • How to set the rights or chmod a file in an FTP client.
  • Complete FTP help and support.
  • The official FileZilla website.