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Live expandable tree
Files and folders appear in an expandable hierarchy as the scan runs, with Path, Type and Size visible in the main window.
Windows desktop / FileTreeLister
Fast folder listings. Clean exports.
Turn any folder or drive into a readable, shareable file tree. Watch results appear live, calculate folder totals and export the finished inventory to CSV, TXT or PDF.
Windows x64MIT licenceOpen source
Unsigned independent Windows app — your browser may show an unfamiliar-download warning. Verify with SHA-256 ↓
FileTreeLister / live scanFTL
LIVEResults stream while scanning
3CSV, TXT and PDF export formats
SIZEFolder totals with KB / MB / GB formatting
LOCALRemembered desktop settings
Features
Everything needed to make a folder legible.
Useful to help with audits, handovers, backups and those drives labelled “misc” that have been quietly judging you since 2014.
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Folder totals
See calculated folder sizes directly in the tree with automatic KB, MB and GB formatting.
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Structured exports
CSV output includes hierarchy depth, names, relative and full paths, item type, directory flags and size data.
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Cancel safely
Stop a long scan without freezing the application or wrestling Windows Task Manager.
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Remembered settings
The last selected folder and export preferences are retained between sessions.
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Open source
Source code is published on GitHub under the MIT licence.
FileTreeLister in action
A real Windows scan and its CSV export.
The screenshots are the real application: a C:\Windows scan followed by the exported CSV opened in Excel.
Good for
Audits, archives and handovers.
- Documenting software or project releases.
- Checking backup and archive contents.
- Creating file inventories for audits or handovers.
- Reviewing old drives before deletion or migration.
Download & verify.
For transparency, the download is provided here alongside the SHA-256 checksum so you can verify the exact ZIP before opening it.
The downloadable Windows build does not require Python on the target computer. Windows SmartScreen may warn about an unsigned executable, which is common for small independent software releases.
Direct download: FileTreeLister.zip for Windows.
Download warning: Chrome or Windows may flag the download as unfamiliar because FileTreeLister is an independently published, unsigned application. The source code is public on GitHub and the SHA-256 checksum below can be used to verify the downloaded ZIP.
SHA-256: 81bc213fac7499776a304258cac806036af494b9c79137cfa0f08361247513ba
The download link records one anonymous aggregate download request for FileTreeLister v1.15. The counter database does not store your IP address, cookies or a user identifier.
Release notes
FileTreeLister release history
A concise line-by-line log of the main Windows app updates.
| Version | Status | Update |
|---|---|---|
| v1.15 | Current | Packaged the Windows build as a straightforward ZIP download. |
| ↳ | Published SHA-256 verification and clearer unsigned-app guidance. | |
| ↳ | Refined CSV, TXT and PDF export behaviour and documentation. | |
| ↳ | Polished the interface and download/security presentation. | |
| v1.14 | Previous | Improved large-folder scan responsiveness and progress feedback. |
| ↳ | Refined folder total calculations and display formatting. | |
| ↳ | Improved cancellation behaviour during long scans. | |
| v1.13 | Previous | Expanded structured export fields for paths, types, directory flags and sizes. |
| ↳ | Improved CSV output for easier use in spreadsheet tools. | |
| ↳ | Added export workflow refinements and validation. | |
| v1.12 | Previous | Added remembered last-folder and export preferences. |
| ↳ | Improved live tree expansion and scan-state handling. | |
| ↳ | Refined KB/MB/GB size formatting. | |
| v1.10 | Earlier | Added live expandable folder-tree scanning. |
| ↳ | Added calculated folder totals directly in the main tree. | |
| ↳ | Added safe scan cancellation without freezing the interface. | |
| v1.0 | Initial release | Introduced Windows folder and drive scanning. |
| ↳ | Added basic file/folder listing and initial structured export support. |