Better File Select

Working with a computer can mean a lot of things, but regardless of the domain of activity, file management is a mandatory thing. Since it’s also a mandatory operating system function, Windows makes sure you can perform various such tasks. However, there are various enhancements like Better File Select that want to make it easy to select only those files you need.

The application works by integrating itself into the default context menu, and in order for this to be possible, you need to allow it to get installed. Core functions can’t be accessed otherwise, and there’s no executable to put it to the test. However, right clicking a file is sure to unveil the new entry with a homonymous name.

As the name suggests, the application aims to make file selection a bit easier, but for this to happen, you need to select the files you want to work with. Moreover, it can’t be directly used on the desktop, because it completely relies on a File Explorer instance. As such, you need to access the desktop from File Explorer if you want to use the application’s functions there.

Better File Select puts several methods of filtering out those files that meet specific criteria. As such, you get to set the primary condition, which is whether to apply or not, while a different drop-down menu is used for the action itself, with options for begin with, end in, contain, match wildcard or regular expression, various date related options, exif support, folders, or even a random selection.

Depending on the filter condition you select, various fields become available. These are used to better define rules. Sadly, you can’t save any conditions to later on trigger in an easier manner. When you’re happy with configurations, pressing OK makes the window go away, leaving you only with a selection of files based on your options.

Taking everything into consideration, we can say that Better File Select manages to live up to expectations, providing an extension for file management operations you can normally perform through Windows default features. It can take a bit of accommodation time, but is sure to help you cleverly select only those files of interest from a large pile.