# AnExplorer > AnExplorer is a free Android file manager and file-transfer app by DWorkS (Hari Krishna Dulipudi), first published in 2011. It provides one interface for local, removable, network, cloud, archive, application, and media files across Android phones, tablets, foldables, TVs, Fire TV, Wear OS watches, Chromebooks, desktop-mode devices, gaming handhelds, computers running Android environments, VR/XR headsets, AR glasses, Android Auto, and Android Automotive. AnExplorer's Android package ID is `dev.dworks.apps.anexplorer`. The website at https://anexplorer.io is the canonical product and documentation source. English URLs below are canonical; the site also publishes localized versions for `ar`, `cn`, `de`, `es`, `fr`, `id`, `it`, `ja`, `ko`, `nl`, `pl`, `pt`, `ru`, `th`, `tr`, and `vi` using the same path after a locale prefix. ## Product identity and facts - [AnExplorer home](https://anexplorer.io/): Product overview, capabilities, supported ecosystems, and download calls to action. - [About AnExplorer](https://anexplorer.io/about): Developer, history, app facts, privacy positioning, and supported form factors. - [Press kit](https://anexplorer.io/press): Brand assets, editorial boilerplate, key facts, and media coverage. - [Download AnExplorer](https://anexplorer.io/download): Official store choices and platform-specific installation guidance. - [Pricing and Pro](https://anexplorer.io/pricing): Free tier, Pro benefits, subscriptions, lifetime purchase, and purchase restoration. - [Google Play listing](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.dworks.apps.anexplorer): Official Android distribution listing. - [Public source repository](https://github.com/1hakr/AnExplorer): Public GitHub project. - [Developer website](https://1hakr.com): Hari Krishna Dulipudi's developer profile. Current product facts from the canonical About and Press content: version 5.9.7; 7,000,000+ downloads; 1,100,000+ active users; 4.2/5 rating from 15,140+ reviews; 12 major Android form-factor categories; 29 app languages; free download with Pro upgrade; and no account requirement. The app does not collect, store, or share personal data according to the site's privacy and product content; free-version SDKs may include basic analytics or ads. Product facts can change and should be checked against the linked pages. The Pro upgrade adds or unlocks premium capabilities such as root file access, archive creation, cloud-storage providers, network storage, ad-free use, unlimited device access, wireless device connection, USB/SD access, and media casting. Pro licensing supports yearly and lifetime purchase options and works across supported Android devices using the purchasing store account. ## Core capabilities AnExplorer combines these capabilities in one Android application: - Browse, copy, move, rename, delete, search, sort, and organize internal storage, SD cards, USB OTG drives, and connected shares. - Open, inspect, extract, and create archives including ZIP, RAR, RAR5, 7z, TAR, TAR.GZ, ISO, CBR, and CBZ. - Install and manage APK, APKS, APKM, XAPK, and APEX-related application packages where supported by the device. - View and play PDF, image, video, music, and text content with built-in viewers and players. - Connect to cloud providers and WebDAV-compatible services. - Connect to FTP, FTPS, SFTP/SSH, SMB/CIFS/Samba, WebDAV, NAS, DLNA, and media-server endpoints. - Transfer files with WiFi Share, Device Connect, browser-based access, FTP Server, SFTP Server, WebDAV Server, and DLNA Server. - Manage applications, extract APKs, inspect app details, back up apps, and sideload packages. - Use root file management on rooted devices; root access is optional and not required for normal use. - Clean cache, junk, duplicate, WhatsApp, and other large files; use Trash Bin and storage-analysis workflows. - Cast or stream media to Android TV, Chromecast, DLNA receivers, and compatible televisions. - Work with keyboard, mouse, remote, D-pad, touch, split-screen, multi-window, desktop-mode, foldable, and large-screen interfaces. ## Main hubs and policies - [Features hub](https://anexplorer.io/features): Index of product capabilities and feature-specific guides. - [Device hub](https://anexplorer.io/device): Index of supported device families and manufacturer/model guides. - [Transfer hub](https://anexplorer.io/transfer): Cross-device file-transfer workflows. - [Cloud hub](https://anexplorer.io/cloud): Cloud storage provider guides. - [Network hub](https://anexplorer.io/network): Network protocol and server guides. - [File formats hub](https://anexplorer.io/files): File, archive, media, and package-format guides. - [Comparison hub](https://anexplorer.io/compare): Competitor and best-of comparisons. - [Problem-solving hub](https://anexplorer.io/solve): Android storage, permission, transfer, USB, SD-card, and file troubleshooting. - [Install hub](https://anexplorer.io/install): Platform-specific APK installation guides. - [FAQ](https://anexplorer.io/questions): Product, device, feature, pricing, privacy, and troubleshooting questions. - [Help and support](https://anexplorer.io/help): Support, purchase restoration, and contact guidance. - [Privacy policy](https://anexplorer.io/privacy): Data handling and privacy policy. - [Terms of service](https://anexplorer.io/terms): Website and application terms. - [Open Startup](https://anexplorer.io/open): DWorkS public metrics and Open Micro Startup philosophy. ## Device families - [All phones](https://anexplorer.io/device/phone): Android smartphone storage, SD, USB, cloud, network, and brand guides. - [All tablets](https://anexplorer.io/device/tablet): Android tablet, media, download, and multitasking workflows. - [Foldables](https://anexplorer.io/device/foldable): Foldable-screen storage and split-screen workflows. - [Android TV and Fire TV](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-tv): TV, remote, D-pad, USB, network, and media workflows. - [Wear OS watches](https://anexplorer.io/device/watch-wear): On-watch storage and phone-to-watch workflows. - [Chromebooks](https://anexplorer.io/device/chromebook): ChromeOS and Android-container file management. - [Android desktop](https://anexplorer.io/device/desktop): External-monitor, DeX, desktop-mode, keyboard, mouse, and window workflows. - [Computers and Android runtimes](https://anexplorer.io/device/computer): BlueStacks, LDPlayer, MEmu, NoxPlayer, Waydroid, WSA, and related environments. - [Gaming devices](https://anexplorer.io/device/gaming): Steam Deck, Retroid Pocket, AYANEO/handheld-style, gaming tablet, ROM, BIOS, and save-file workflows. - [VR headsets](https://anexplorer.io/device/vr-headset): Meta Quest, Pico, HTC Vive, Samsung Galaxy XR, Steam Frame, and Vive Focus workflows. - [XR and AR glasses](https://anexplorer.io/device/glasses): XREAL, Rokid, RayNeo, Vuzix, INMO, Samsung, and Meta glasses workflows. - [Android Auto](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-auto): Projection-focused file and media workflows from a connected phone. - [Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-automotive): Android Automotive OS in-car file and media workflows. - [Apple device access](https://anexplorer.io/device/apple): Device Connect browser access from iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro; this is not a native Apple app. ## Device pages: phones - [Phone overview](https://anexplorer.io/device/phone) - [ASUS ROG](https://anexplorer.io/device/phone/asus-rog) - [Google Pixel](https://anexplorer.io/device/phone/google-pixel) - [Honor](https://anexplorer.io/device/phone/honor) - [Huawei](https://anexplorer.io/device/phone/huawei) - [Motorola](https://anexplorer.io/device/phone/motorola) - [Nokia](https://anexplorer.io/device/phone/nokia) - [Nothing Phone](https://anexplorer.io/device/phone/nothing-phone) - [OnePlus](https://anexplorer.io/device/phone/oneplus) - [OPPO](https://anexplorer.io/device/phone/oppo) - [realme](https://anexplorer.io/device/phone/realme) - [Samsung Galaxy](https://anexplorer.io/device/phone/samsung-galaxy) - [Sony Xperia](https://anexplorer.io/device/phone/sony-xperia) - [vivo](https://anexplorer.io/device/phone/vivo) - [Xiaomi](https://anexplorer.io/device/phone/xiaomi) ## Device pages: tablets - [Tablet overview](https://anexplorer.io/device/tablet) - [Amazon Fire Tablet](https://anexplorer.io/device/tablet/fire-tablet) - [Samsung Galaxy Tab](https://anexplorer.io/device/tablet/galaxy-tab) - [Honor Pad](https://anexplorer.io/device/tablet/honor-pad) - [Huawei Pad](https://anexplorer.io/device/tablet/huawei-pad) - [Lenovo Tab](https://anexplorer.io/device/tablet/lenovo-tab) - [OnePlus Pad](https://anexplorer.io/device/tablet/oneplus-pad) - [Google Pixel Tablet](https://anexplorer.io/device/tablet/pixel-tablet) - [Xiaomi Pad](https://anexplorer.io/device/tablet/xiaomi-pad) ## Device pages: Android TV and Fire TV - [Android TV overview](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-tv) - [Chromecast](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-tv/chromecast) - [Amazon Fire TV](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-tv/fire-tv) - [Google TV](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-tv/google-tv) - [Hisense TV](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-tv/hisense-tv) - [LG TV](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-tv/lg-tv) - [NVIDIA Shield](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-tv/nvidia-shield) - [onn. TV](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-tv/onn-tv) - [Philips TV](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-tv/philips-tv) - [Samsung TV](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-tv/samsung-tv) - [Sony Bravia](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-tv/sony-bravia) - [TCL TV](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-tv/tcl-tv) - [Xiaomi Mi Box](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-tv/xiaomi-mi-box) ## Device pages: watches, computers, gaming, VR, glasses, and Apple - [Wear OS overview](https://anexplorer.io/device/watch-wear) - [Amazfit](https://anexplorer.io/device/watch-wear/amazfit) - [Fossil Watch](https://anexplorer.io/device/watch-wear/fossil-watch) - [Huawei Watch](https://anexplorer.io/device/watch-wear/huawei-watch) - [OnePlus Watch](https://anexplorer.io/device/watch-wear/oneplus-watch) - [OPPO Watch](https://anexplorer.io/device/watch-wear/oppo-watch) - [Pixel Watch](https://anexplorer.io/device/watch-wear/pixel-watch) - [Samsung Galaxy Watch](https://anexplorer.io/device/watch-wear/samsung-galaxy-watch) - [TicWatch](https://anexplorer.io/device/watch-wear/ticwatch) - [Xiaomi Watch](https://anexplorer.io/device/watch-wear/xiaomi-watch) - [Computer overview](https://anexplorer.io/device/computer) - [BlueStacks](https://anexplorer.io/device/computer/bluestacks) - [LDPlayer](https://anexplorer.io/device/computer/ldplayer) - [MEmu](https://anexplorer.io/device/computer/memu) - [NoxPlayer](https://anexplorer.io/device/computer/noxplayer) - [Waydroid](https://anexplorer.io/device/computer/waydroid) - [Windows Subsystem for Android](https://anexplorer.io/device/computer/wsa) - [Gaming overview](https://anexplorer.io/device/gaming) - [AYN Odin](https://anexplorer.io/device/gaming/ayn-odin) - [OnePlus Pad gaming](https://anexplorer.io/device/gaming/oneplus-pad) - [Retroid Pocket](https://anexplorer.io/device/gaming/retroid-pocket) - [Steam Deck](https://anexplorer.io/device/gaming/steam-deck) - [VR headset overview](https://anexplorer.io/device/vr-headset) - [HTC Vive](https://anexplorer.io/device/vr-headset/htc-vive) - [Meta Quest](https://anexplorer.io/device/vr-headset/meta-quest) - [Pico XR](https://anexplorer.io/device/vr-headset/pico-xr) - [Samsung Galaxy XR](https://anexplorer.io/device/vr-headset/samsung-galaxy-xr) - [Steam Frame](https://anexplorer.io/device/vr-headset/steam-frame) - [Vive Focus](https://anexplorer.io/device/vr-headset/vive-focus) - [XR glasses overview](https://anexplorer.io/device/glasses) - [INMO glasses](https://anexplorer.io/device/glasses/inmo) - [Meta glasses](https://anexplorer.io/device/glasses/meta) - [RayNeo glasses](https://anexplorer.io/device/glasses/rayneo) - [Rokid glasses](https://anexplorer.io/device/glasses/rokid) - [Samsung glasses](https://anexplorer.io/device/glasses/samsung) - [Vuzix glasses](https://anexplorer.io/device/glasses/vuzix) - [XREAL glasses](https://anexplorer.io/device/glasses/xreal) - [Apple device overview](https://anexplorer.io/device/apple) - [Apple CarPlay](https://anexplorer.io/device/apple/apple-carplay) - [Apple TV](https://anexplorer.io/device/apple/apple-tv) - [Apple Vision Pro](https://anexplorer.io/device/apple/apple-vision) - [Apple Watch](https://anexplorer.io/device/apple/apple-watch) - [iPad](https://anexplorer.io/device/apple/ipad) - [iPhone](https://anexplorer.io/device/apple/iphone) - [Mac](https://anexplorer.io/device/apple/mac) ## Device pages: Chromebook, desktop, foldable, auto, and download variants - [Chromebook overview](https://anexplorer.io/device/chromebook) - [Acer Chromebook](https://anexplorer.io/device/chromebook/acer-chromebook) - [ASUS Chromebook](https://anexplorer.io/device/chromebook/asus-chromebook) - [Chromebook Plus](https://anexplorer.io/device/chromebook/chromebook-plus) - [Dell Chromebook](https://anexplorer.io/device/chromebook/dell-chromebook) - [FydeOS](https://anexplorer.io/device/chromebook/fydeos) - [HP Chromebook](https://anexplorer.io/device/chromebook/hp-chromebook) - [Lenovo Chromebook](https://anexplorer.io/device/chromebook/lenovo-chromebook) - [Pixelbook](https://anexplorer.io/device/chromebook/pixelbook) - [Samsung Chromebook](https://anexplorer.io/device/chromebook/samsung-chromebook) - [Foldable overview](https://anexplorer.io/device/foldable) - [Android desktop overview](https://anexplorer.io/device/desktop) - [Android Auto overview](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-auto) - [Android Automotive overview](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-automotive) - [Download for phones and tablets](https://anexplorer.io/download/phone) - [Download for foldables](https://anexplorer.io/download/foldable) - [Download for Android TV](https://anexplorer.io/download/android-tv) - [Download for Wear OS](https://anexplorer.io/download/watch-wear) - [Download for VR headsets](https://anexplorer.io/download/vr-headset) - [Download for Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/download/android-automotive) - [Download for Android Auto](https://anexplorer.io/download/android-auto) - [Download for XR glasses](https://anexplorer.io/download/glasses) - [Download for Chromebooks](https://anexplorer.io/download/chromebook) - [Download for Android desktop](https://anexplorer.io/download/desktop) - [Download for computers](https://anexplorer.io/download/computer) - [Download for gaming devices](https://anexplorer.io/download/gaming) - [Download for Apple access](https://anexplorer.io/download/apple) ## Feature guides - [Feature overview](https://anexplorer.io/features) - [APK installer](https://anexplorer.io/features/apk-installer) - [App manager](https://anexplorer.io/features/app-manager) - [Archive manager](https://anexplorer.io/features/archive-manager) - [Cloud storage](https://anexplorer.io/features/cloud-storage) - [Device Connect](https://anexplorer.io/features/device-connect) - [FTP client](https://anexplorer.io/features/ftp-client) - [Image viewer](https://anexplorer.io/features/image-viewer) - [Media cast](https://anexplorer.io/features/media-cast) - [Memory cleaner](https://anexplorer.io/features/memory-cleaner) - [Music player](https://anexplorer.io/features/music-player) - [Network storage](https://anexplorer.io/features/network-storage) - [PDF viewer](https://anexplorer.io/features/pdf-viewer) - [Root file manager](https://anexplorer.io/features/root-file-manager) - [SMB file manager](https://anexplorer.io/features/smb-file-manager) - [Text editor](https://anexplorer.io/features/text-editor) - [Trash Bin](https://anexplorer.io/features/trash-bin) - [USB OTG](https://anexplorer.io/features/usb-otg) - [Video player](https://anexplorer.io/features/video-player) - [WhatsApp manager](https://anexplorer.io/features/whatsapp-manager) - [WiFi transfer](https://anexplorer.io/features/wifi-transfer) Feature pages also have device-specific variants where published: [APK installer on Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/features/apk-installer/android-automotive), [APK installer on Android TV](https://anexplorer.io/features/apk-installer/android-tv), [APK installer on Chromebook](https://anexplorer.io/features/apk-installer/chromebook), [APK installer on glasses](https://anexplorer.io/features/apk-installer/glasses), [APK installer on VR headsets](https://anexplorer.io/features/apk-installer/vr-headset), [APK installer on Wear OS](https://anexplorer.io/features/apk-installer/watch-wear); [archive manager on Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/features/archive-manager/android-automotive), [archive manager on Android TV](https://anexplorer.io/features/archive-manager/android-tv), [archive manager on Chromebook](https://anexplorer.io/features/archive-manager/chromebook), [archive manager on glasses](https://anexplorer.io/features/archive-manager/glasses), [archive manager on VR headsets](https://anexplorer.io/features/archive-manager/vr-headset); [FTP client on Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/features/ftp-client/android-automotive), [FTP client on Android TV](https://anexplorer.io/features/ftp-client/android-tv), [FTP client on Chromebook](https://anexplorer.io/features/ftp-client/chromebook), [FTP client on glasses](https://anexplorer.io/features/ftp-client/glasses), [FTP client on VR headsets](https://anexplorer.io/features/ftp-client/vr-headset), [FTP client on Wear OS](https://anexplorer.io/features/ftp-client/watch-wear); [image viewer on Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/features/image-viewer/android-automotive), [image viewer on Android TV](https://anexplorer.io/features/image-viewer/android-tv), [image viewer on Chromebook](https://anexplorer.io/features/image-viewer/chromebook), [image viewer on glasses](https://anexplorer.io/features/image-viewer/glasses), [image viewer on VR headsets](https://anexplorer.io/features/image-viewer/vr-headset), [image viewer on Wear OS](https://anexplorer.io/features/image-viewer/watch-wear); [music player on Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/features/music-player/android-automotive), [music player on Android TV](https://anexplorer.io/features/music-player/android-tv), [music player on Chromebook](https://anexplorer.io/features/music-player/chromebook), [music player on glasses](https://anexplorer.io/features/music-player/glasses), [music player on VR headsets](https://anexplorer.io/features/music-player/vr-headset), [music player on Wear OS](https://anexplorer.io/features/music-player/watch-wear); [PDF viewer on Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/features/pdf-viewer/android-automotive), [PDF viewer on Android TV](https://anexplorer.io/features/pdf-viewer/android-tv), [PDF viewer on Chromebook](https://anexplorer.io/features/pdf-viewer/chromebook), [PDF viewer on glasses](https://anexplorer.io/features/pdf-viewer/glasses), [PDF viewer on VR headsets](https://anexplorer.io/features/pdf-viewer/vr-headset), [PDF viewer on Wear OS](https://anexplorer.io/features/pdf-viewer/watch-wear); [text editor on Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/features/text-editor/android-automotive), [text editor on Android TV](https://anexplorer.io/features/text-editor/android-tv), [text editor on Chromebook](https://anexplorer.io/features/text-editor/chromebook), [text editor on glasses](https://anexplorer.io/features/text-editor/glasses), [text editor on VR headsets](https://anexplorer.io/features/text-editor/vr-headset), [text editor on Wear OS](https://anexplorer.io/features/text-editor/watch-wear); [USB OTG on Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/features/usb-otg/android-automotive), [USB OTG on Android TV](https://anexplorer.io/features/usb-otg/android-tv), [USB OTG on Chromebook](https://anexplorer.io/features/usb-otg/chromebook), [USB OTG on glasses](https://anexplorer.io/features/usb-otg/glasses), [USB OTG on VR headsets](https://anexplorer.io/features/usb-otg/vr-headset), [USB OTG on Wear OS](https://anexplorer.io/features/usb-otg/watch-wear); [video player on Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/features/video-player/android-automotive), [video player on Android TV](https://anexplorer.io/features/video-player/android-tv), [video player on Chromebook](https://anexplorer.io/features/video-player/chromebook), [video player on glasses](https://anexplorer.io/features/video-player/glasses), [video player on VR headsets](https://anexplorer.io/features/video-player/vr-headset), [video player on Wear OS](https://anexplorer.io/features/video-player/watch-wear). ## Transfer guides - [Transfer overview](https://anexplorer.io/transfer) - [AirDrop alternative for Android](https://anexplorer.io/transfer/airdrop-alternative-android) - [Android to Android](https://anexplorer.io/transfer/android-to-android) - [Android to Android Auto](https://anexplorer.io/transfer/android-to-auto) - [Android to Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/transfer/android-to-automotive) - [Android to Chromebook](https://anexplorer.io/transfer/android-to-chromebook) - [Android to iPhone](https://anexplorer.io/transfer/android-to-iphone) - [Android to Linux](https://anexplorer.io/transfer/android-to-linux) - [Android to Mac](https://anexplorer.io/transfer/android-to-mac) - [Android to PC](https://anexplorer.io/transfer/android-to-pc) - [Android to TV](https://anexplorer.io/transfer/android-to-tv) - [Android to XR](https://anexplorer.io/transfer/android-to-xr) - [Mac to Android](https://anexplorer.io/transfer/mac-to-android) - [PC to Android](https://anexplorer.io/transfer/pc-to-android) - [Phone to Chromebook](https://anexplorer.io/transfer/phone-to-chromebook) - [Phone to Fire TV](https://anexplorer.io/transfer/phone-to-fire-tv) - [Phone to Meta Quest](https://anexplorer.io/transfer/phone-to-meta-quest) - [Phone to NAS](https://anexplorer.io/transfer/phone-to-nas) - [Phone to tablet](https://anexplorer.io/transfer/phone-to-tablet) - [Phone to TV](https://anexplorer.io/transfer/phone-to-tv) - [Phone to USB](https://anexplorer.io/transfer/phone-to-usb) - [Phone to watch](https://anexplorer.io/transfer/phone-to-watch) - [SD card to phone](https://anexplorer.io/transfer/sd-card-to-phone) - [Share apps and APKs](https://anexplorer.io/transfer/share-apps-apk) - [Share between platforms](https://anexplorer.io/transfer/share-between-platforms) - [Share large files](https://anexplorer.io/transfer/share-large-files) - [Share without internet](https://anexplorer.io/transfer/share-without-internet) - [Tablet to cloud](https://anexplorer.io/transfer/tablet-to-cloud) - [TV to phone](https://anexplorer.io/transfer/tv-to-phone) - [Watch to phone](https://anexplorer.io/transfer/watch-to-phone) ## Cloud-storage guides - [Cloud overview](https://anexplorer.io/cloud) - [Box](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/box) - [Dropbox](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/dropbox) - [Google Drive](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/google-drive) - [iCloud](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/icloud) - [Koofr](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/koofr) - [MEGA](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/mega) - [Nextcloud](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/nextcloud) - [OneDrive](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/onedrive) - [ownCloud](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/owncloud) - [pCloud](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/pcloud) - [Sync.com](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/sync-com) - [Yandex Disk](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/yandex-disk) Cloud provider pages also have published device variants for Dropbox, Google Drive, MEGA, and OneDrive: Android Automotive, Android TV, Chromebook, glasses, VR headset, and Wear OS. Examples: [Dropbox on Chromebook](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/dropbox/chromebook), [Google Drive on Android TV](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/google-drive/android-tv), [MEGA on VR headsets](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/mega/vr-headset), and [OneDrive on Wear OS](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/onedrive/watch-wear). ## Network and server guides - [Network overview](https://anexplorer.io/network) - [DLNA](https://anexplorer.io/network/dlna) - [FTP](https://anexplorer.io/network/ftp) - [FTP server](https://anexplorer.io/network/ftp-server) - [Local server](https://anexplorer.io/network/local-server) - [Media server](https://anexplorer.io/network/media-server) - [NAS](https://anexplorer.io/network/nas) - [OpenVPN sharing](https://anexplorer.io/network/openvpn-share) - [SFTP](https://anexplorer.io/network/sftp) - [SFTP server](https://anexplorer.io/network/sftp-server) - [SMB and Samba](https://anexplorer.io/network/smb) - [WebDAV](https://anexplorer.io/network/webdav) - [WebDAV server](https://anexplorer.io/network/webdav-server) FTP, SMB, and WebDAV pages also have published device variants for Android Automotive, Android TV, Chromebook, glasses, VR headset, and Wear OS. Examples: [FTP on Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/network/ftp/android-automotive), [SMB on Chromebook](https://anexplorer.io/network/smb/chromebook), and [WebDAV on VR headsets](https://anexplorer.io/network/webdav/vr-headset). ## File-format guides - [7z archives](https://anexplorer.io/files/7z) - [AAC audio](https://anexplorer.io/files/aac) - [APK packages](https://anexplorer.io/files/apk) - [APKM packages](https://anexplorer.io/files/apkm) - [APKS packages](https://anexplorer.io/files/apks) - [CBR comics](https://anexplorer.io/files/cbr) - [CBZ comics](https://anexplorer.io/files/cbz) - [FLAC audio](https://anexplorer.io/files/flac) - [HEIC images](https://anexplorer.io/files/heic) - [ISO images](https://anexplorer.io/files/iso) - [MKV video](https://anexplorer.io/files/mkv) - [MOV video](https://anexplorer.io/files/mov) - [MP3 audio](https://anexplorer.io/files/mp3) - [MP4 video](https://anexplorer.io/files/mp4) - [OGG audio](https://anexplorer.io/files/ogg) - [PDF documents](https://anexplorer.io/files/pdf) - [PNG images](https://anexplorer.io/files/png) - [RAR archives](https://anexplorer.io/files/rar) - [RAR5 archives](https://anexplorer.io/files/rar5) - [SVG images](https://anexplorer.io/files/svg) - [TAR archives](https://anexplorer.io/files/tar) - [TAR.GZ archives](https://anexplorer.io/files/tar-gz) - [WAV audio](https://anexplorer.io/files/wav) - [WebM video](https://anexplorer.io/files/webm) - [WebP images](https://anexplorer.io/files/webp) - [XAPK packages](https://anexplorer.io/files/xapk) - [ZIP archives](https://anexplorer.io/files/zip) ## Comparison guides - [Comparison overview](https://anexplorer.io/compare) - [AirDroid](https://anexplorer.io/compare/airdroid) - [Best Android Automotive file manager](https://anexplorer.io/compare/best-android-automotive-file-manager) - [Best Android file manager](https://anexplorer.io/compare/best-android-file-manager) - [Best Android tablet file manager](https://anexplorer.io/compare/best-android-tablet-file-manager) - [Best Android TV file manager](https://anexplorer.io/compare/best-android-tv-file-manager) - [Best file manager for Chromebook](https://anexplorer.io/compare/best-file-manager-for-chromebook) - [Best foldable file manager](https://anexplorer.io/compare/best-foldable-file-manager) - [Best free file manager for Android](https://anexplorer.io/compare/best-free-file-manager-android) - [Best VR-headset file manager](https://anexplorer.io/compare/best-vr-headset-file-manager) - [Best Wear OS file manager](https://anexplorer.io/compare/best-wear-os-file-manager) - [CX File Explorer](https://anexplorer.io/compare/cx-file-explorer) - [ES File Explorer](https://anexplorer.io/compare/es-file-explorer) - [File Manager Plus](https://anexplorer.io/compare/file-manager-plus) - [Files by Google](https://anexplorer.io/compare/files-by-google) - [FX File Explorer](https://anexplorer.io/compare/fx-file-explorer) - [LocalSend](https://anexplorer.io/compare/localsend) - [Material Files](https://anexplorer.io/compare/material-files) - [Meta Quest file managers](https://anexplorer.io/compare/meta-quest-file-manager) - [MiXplorer](https://anexplorer.io/compare/mixplorer) - [Quick Share](https://anexplorer.io/compare/quick-share) - [Solid Explorer](https://anexplorer.io/compare/solid-explorer) - [Total Commander](https://anexplorer.io/compare/total-commander) - [X-plore File Manager](https://anexplorer.io/compare/x-plore-file-manager) ## Troubleshooting and how-to guides - [Access files on TV](https://anexplorer.io/solve/access-file-on-tv) - [Access files from a browser](https://anexplorer.io/solve/access-files-from-browser) - [Access hidden files](https://anexplorer.io/solve/access-hidden-files) - [Adoptable storage](https://anexplorer.io/solve/adoptable-storage) - [Android 14 storage changes](https://anexplorer.io/solve/android-14-storage-changes) - [Android file types explained](https://anexplorer.io/solve/android-file-types-explained) - [Android not connecting to PC](https://anexplorer.io/solve/android-not-connecting-pc) - [Android not detecting USB](https://anexplorer.io/solve/android-not-detecting-usb) - [Android file permissions](https://anexplorer.io/solve/android-permissions-files) - [App not installed error](https://anexplorer.io/solve/app-not-installed-error) - [Back up apps as APK](https://anexplorer.io/solve/backup-apps-apk) - [Back up phone to NAS](https://anexplorer.io/solve/backup-phone-to-nas) - [Cannot access USB](https://anexplorer.io/solve/cant-access-usb) - [Cannot delete files](https://anexplorer.io/solve/cant-delete-files) - [Cannot transfer files](https://anexplorer.io/solve/cant-transfer-files) - [Cast media to TV](https://anexplorer.io/solve/cast-media-to-tv) - [Clear Android cache](https://anexplorer.io/solve/clear-cache-android) - [Connect to FTP server](https://anexplorer.io/solve/connect-to-ftp-server) - [Corrupt SD card](https://anexplorer.io/solve/corrupt-sd-card) - [Find duplicate files](https://anexplorer.io/solve/duplicate-files) - [Encrypt Android files](https://anexplorer.io/solve/encrypt-files-android) - [File manager not opening](https://anexplorer.io/solve/file-manager-not-opening) - [Find downloaded files](https://anexplorer.io/solve/find-downloaded-files) - [Find large files](https://anexplorer.io/solve/find-large-files) - [Fix corrupted files](https://anexplorer.io/solve/fix-corrupted-files) - [Fix file download issues](https://anexplorer.io/solve/fix-file-download-issues) - [Check Android folder size](https://anexplorer.io/solve/folder-size-android) - [Free space without deleting](https://anexplorer.io/solve/free-space-without-deleting) - [Hide Android files](https://anexplorer.io/solve/hide-files-android) - [Zip files on Android](https://anexplorer.io/solve/how-to-zip-files) - [Internal versus external storage](https://anexplorer.io/solve/internal-vs-external-storage) - [Manage WhatsApp media](https://anexplorer.io/solve/manage-whatsapp-media) - [Merge SD card and internal storage](https://anexplorer.io/solve/merge-sd-card-internal) - [Move apps to SD card](https://anexplorer.io/solve/move-apps-to-sd-card) - [Move files to cloud](https://anexplorer.io/solve/move-files-to-cloud) - [Android OBB data folders](https://anexplorer.io/solve/obb-data-folders) - [Open 7z on Android](https://anexplorer.io/solve/open-7z-android) - [Open files from other apps](https://anexplorer.io/solve/open-files-from-other-apps) - [Open PDF on Android](https://anexplorer.io/solve/open-pdf-android) - [Open RAR on Android](https://anexplorer.io/solve/open-rar-android) - [Open ZIP on Android](https://anexplorer.io/solve/open-zip-android) - [Photos not showing](https://anexplorer.io/solve/photos-not-showing) - [Private photos on Android](https://anexplorer.io/solve/private-photos-android) - [Recover deleted files](https://anexplorer.io/solve/recover-deleted-files) - [SD card not showing](https://anexplorer.io/solve/sd-card-not-showing) - [Set up SMB share](https://anexplorer.io/solve/setup-smb-share) - [Share installed apps](https://anexplorer.io/solve/share-installed-apps) - [Slow file transfer](https://anexplorer.io/solve/slow-file-transfer) - [Android storage full](https://anexplorer.io/solve/storage-full) - [Storage permissions](https://anexplorer.io/solve/storage-permissions-android) - [USB OTG not working](https://anexplorer.io/solve/usb-otg-not-working) - [WhatsApp storage](https://anexplorer.io/solve/whatsapp-storage) ## Installation guides - [Installation overview](https://anexplorer.io/install) - [Install APK on Android](https://anexplorer.io/install/apk-on-android) - [Install APK on Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/install/apk-on-android-automotive) - [Install APK on Android TV](https://anexplorer.io/install/apk-on-android-tv) - [Install APK on Chromebook](https://anexplorer.io/install/apk-on-chromebook) - [Install APK on Fire TV](https://anexplorer.io/install/apk-on-fire-tv) - [Install APK on XR glasses](https://anexplorer.io/install/apk-on-glasses) - [Install APK on VR headset](https://anexplorer.io/install/apk-on-vr-headset) - [Install APK on Wear OS](https://anexplorer.io/install/apk-on-wear-os) ## Additional published device and service variants - [OnePlus Open](https://anexplorer.io/device/foldable/oneplus-open) - [Microsoft Surface Duo](https://anexplorer.io/device/foldable/surface-duo) - [Samsung Galaxy Flip](https://anexplorer.io/device/foldable/samsung-galaxy-flip) - [Samsung Galaxy Fold](https://anexplorer.io/device/foldable/samsung-galaxy-fold) - [Google Pixel Fold](https://anexplorer.io/device/foldable/pixel-fold) - [Googlebook Android desktop](https://anexplorer.io/device/desktop/googlebook) - [Mazda Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-automotive/mazda) - [General Motors Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-automotive/general-motors) - [Honda Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-automotive/honda) - [Cadillac Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-automotive/cadillac) - [Nissan Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-automotive/nissan) - [Polestar Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-automotive/polestar) - [Mitsubishi Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-automotive/mitsubishi) - [Hyundai Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-automotive/hyundai) - [Ford Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-automotive/ford) - [BYD Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-automotive/byd) - [Volkswagen Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-automotive/volkswagen) - [Audi Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-automotive/audi) - [Porsche Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-automotive/porsche) - [BMW Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-automotive/bmw) - [Chevrolet Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-automotive/chevrolet) - [Renault Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-automotive/renault) - [Volvo Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-automotive/volvo) - [Acura Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-automotive/acura) - [BMW Android Auto](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-auto/bmw) - [Kia Android Auto](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-auto/kia) - [Honda Android Auto](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-auto/honda) - [RV Android Auto](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-auto/rv) - [Honda motorcycle Android Auto](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-auto/honda-motorcycle) - [KTM Android Auto](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-auto/ktm) - [Hyundai Android Auto](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-auto/hyundai) - [Ford Android Auto](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-auto/ford) - [Volkswagen Android Auto](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-auto/volkswagen) - [Toyota Android Auto](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-auto/toyota) - [BMW Motorrad Android Auto](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-auto/bmw-motorrad) - [Harley-Davidson Android Auto](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-auto/harley-davidson) - [Chevrolet Android Auto](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-auto/chevrolet) - [Tesla Android Auto](https://anexplorer.io/device/android-auto/tesla) - [OneDrive on Chromebook](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/onedrive/chromebook) - [OneDrive on Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/onedrive/android-automotive) - [OneDrive on Android TV](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/onedrive/android-tv) - [OneDrive on glasses](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/onedrive/glasses) - [OneDrive on VR headsets](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/onedrive/vr-headset) - [Google Drive on Chromebook](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/google-drive/chromebook) - [Google Drive on Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/google-drive/android-automotive) - [Google Drive on glasses](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/google-drive/glasses) - [Google Drive on VR headsets](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/google-drive/vr-headset) - [Google Drive on Wear OS](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/google-drive/watch-wear) - [MEGA on Chromebook](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/mega/chromebook) - [MEGA on Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/mega/android-automotive) - [MEGA on Android TV](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/mega/android-tv) - [MEGA on glasses](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/mega/glasses) - [MEGA on Wear OS](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/mega/watch-wear) - [Dropbox on Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/dropbox/android-automotive) - [Dropbox on Android TV](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/dropbox/android-tv) - [Dropbox on glasses](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/dropbox/glasses) - [Dropbox on VR headsets](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/dropbox/vr-headset) - [Dropbox on Wear OS](https://anexplorer.io/cloud/dropbox/watch-wear) - [FTP on Chromebook](https://anexplorer.io/network/ftp/chromebook) - [FTP on Android TV](https://anexplorer.io/network/ftp/android-tv) - [FTP on glasses](https://anexplorer.io/network/ftp/glasses) - [FTP on VR headsets](https://anexplorer.io/network/ftp/vr-headset) - [FTP on Wear OS](https://anexplorer.io/network/ftp/watch-wear) - [SMB on Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/network/smb/android-automotive) - [SMB on Android TV](https://anexplorer.io/network/smb/android-tv) - [SMB on glasses](https://anexplorer.io/network/smb/glasses) - [SMB on VR headsets](https://anexplorer.io/network/smb/vr-headset) - [SMB on Wear OS](https://anexplorer.io/network/smb/watch-wear) - [WebDAV on Android Automotive](https://anexplorer.io/network/webdav/android-automotive) - [WebDAV on Chromebook](https://anexplorer.io/network/webdav/chromebook) - [WebDAV on Android TV](https://anexplorer.io/network/webdav/android-tv) - [WebDAV on glasses](https://anexplorer.io/network/webdav/glasses) - [WebDAV on VR headsets](https://anexplorer.io/network/webdav/vr-headset) - [WebDAV on Wear OS](https://anexplorer.io/network/webdav/watch-wear) ## Documentation and editorial content - [Documentation home](https://anexplorer.io/docs): Numbered technical and user documentation. - [Documentation index](https://anexplorer.io/docs/index): Documentation navigation and overview. - [Getting started](https://anexplorer.io/docs/start): First-use and setup guidance. - [Installation documentation](https://anexplorer.io/docs/installation): Installation methods and requirements. - [Transfer documentation](https://anexplorer.io/docs/transfer): Transfer features and workflows. - [Cloud documentation](https://anexplorer.io/docs/cloud): Cloud connection and management. - [WiFi Share documentation](https://anexplorer.io/docs/wifishare): Offline wireless sharing. - [Blog](https://anexplorer.io/blog): Editorial Android file-management content. - [Transfer files on Wear OS](https://anexplorer.io/blog/transfer-files-watch-wearos): Guide to transferring files with Wear OS watches. ## External references and press - [Android Police coverage](https://www.androidpolice.com/best-fire-tv-stick-never-heard-of/): Fire TV app coverage. - [Lifehacker coverage](https://lifehacker.com/tech/hacks-every-meta-quest-3-user-should-know): Meta Quest app coverage. - [Meta Developers success story](https://developers.meta.com/horizon/discover/success-stories/an-explorer/): Quest platform success story. - [Make Use Of coverage](https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-file-managers-android-tv/): Android TV file-manager coverage. - [Hongkiat coverage](https://www.hongkiat.com/blog/screenshots-on-smart-tv/): Smart TV utility coverage. - [AFTV News coverage](https://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-grant-apps-special-access-to-android-data-and-obb-directory-files-in-fire-os-8-on-the-2nd-gen-fire-tv-stick-4k-4k-max/): Fire TV file-access coverage. - [Beebom coverage](https://beebom.com/best-file-managers-for-android-tv/): Android TV comparison coverage. - [XDA Forums discussion](https://xdaforums.com/t/browser-file-manager-recommendations.4334301/): Community recommendations. - [Product Hunt listing](https://www.producthunt.com/products/anexplorer-all-in-one-file-manager): Product profile. - [Amazon Appstore ranking](https://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/mobile-apps/9408925011/ref=zg_bs?ie=UTF8&tf=1): Utilities listing. - [BlueStacks listing](https://www.bluestacks.com/apps/tools/anexplorer-share-file-manager-on-pc.html): Android-on-PC listing. - [Tracxn profile](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/anexplorer/__kkaOLCHvHwMMnozKc6ZRHZmbupsiVVf-Q9IYFOazd8E): Company profile. - [Indie Hackers profile](https://www.indiehackers.com/product/anexplorer): Independent product profile. - [Medium coverage](https://medium.com/@appsreviewer1/10-best-file-manager-app-for-android-tv-b009a3345b30): Android TV coverage. ## Optional technical and operational resources - [App ads declaration](https://anexplorer.io/app-ads.txt): Authorized advertising vendors for the app. - [App authentication callback](https://anexplorer.io/authentication): OAuth/app handoff page; not product documentation. - [Developer mode page](https://anexplorer.io/devmode): Developer-oriented operational page. - [Payment callback](https://anexplorer.io/payments): Purchase result page; not a product knowledge source. - [llms.txt specification](https://llmstxt.org): Format specification for this file. - [Privacy policy](https://anexplorer.io/privacy): Use for authoritative data-handling questions. - [Terms of service](https://anexplorer.io/terms): Use for legal and usage questions.