Tree Map File Manager

The basic method of exploring your hard disk drive to analyze files and folders is through the Windows File Explorer, which comes with different view modes. There are also advanced alternatives like Tree Map File Manager which provide an extra navigation pane, and clever display of files based on size.

The setup process is done before you realize, letting you check out the application’s set of features shortly after download. Chances are .NET Framework is already on your computer since it’s a default feature in modern Windows iterations, but it’s best to check because it’s a mandatory requirement for functionality.

On the visual side of things, everything is found in a clean interface, with a classic window frame housing all features. The navigation area is split into two sections, each with its own browse dialog representing the only method through which you can load directories, because drag and drop is not supported.

It can take a little while for the application to generate the folder preview. On the other hand, files and folders are shown as thumbnails of different size specifications based on how much disk space they take up. You can pay a visit to the options menu to choose different colors for file formats, with the possibility to add more if the ones of interest are not found in the default list.

File operations let you open, cut, copy, paste, and move files across the two panes. More info can be viewed through the dedicated properties panel. Unfortunately, stability is not the strongest point here. Loading large directories can make the application unresponsive, or when quickly handling different operations.

Taking everything into consideration, we can state that Tree Map File Manager feels rough around the edges, mostly because of the frequent stability issues. The visual design, on the other hand is simple, letting anyone quickly get the hang of things.