Dolphin

The dedicated file manager with hidden talents

Feature Overview

• Simple to use and dedicated file manager
• Focus on usability
• Breadcrumb navigation bar
• Optional panels for convenient navigation and information display
• Remote and pseudo-filesystem file management through KIO
• Tag files and folders

At first look, this is a simple file manager, but it has many talents. Some features include:

• Split windows - view and use two directories at the same time
• Viewing attributes can be set (and remembered) independently for each window
• Tabbed browsing
• Use the optional informational panel on the right
• Or elect to have essential attribute information displayed in the window
• Use 'breadcrumb' navigation for speed
• One-click change to editable navigation bar
• Add Folders panel for traditional navigation
• Add a terminal in the directory you are currently browsing
• Many functions controlled by keyboard shortcuts

Tutorials

• Discover Dolphin
• File System Navigation
• Archive Management in Dolphin
• Rename multiple files at the same time

Also see the Dolphin Website and the Dolphin Handbook.

Keywords

File management, file manager, file browser, tags, metadata, Nepomuk