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Folder Size
What it is
Folder Size analyzes Windows disk usage to help locate large files and folders, with storage visualized in bar and pie charts. It scans local and external drives, USB and flash drives, SD cards, NAS, SAN, and network shares. A File Explorer right-click menu lets users scan a folder and its subfolders. Results can include the largest, oldest, newest, empty, and longest-path items, and can be exported to Excel, CSV, or XML. Within the application, users can cut, copy, paste, delete, and move files or folders. Saved scan data can be loaded to compare results and track changes. The maker says scans run locally and that folder sizes, file names, and other data are not uploaded or transmitted. Folder Size has a free plan. The Personal license costs $24.95 as a one-time fee and never expires; Professional costs $39.95 as a one-time fee and adds command-line scan and export automation. It runs on Windows, with listed support from Windows 7 through Windows 11 and Windows Server 2008 or newer. The maker says registered users receive free support and minor version updates. Folder Size cannot scan symbolic links.
For and against
For
- Visualizes storage with bar and pie charts
- Scans local, external, and network storage
- Exports results to Excel, CSV, or XML
- Saved scans support comparisons over time
- Scans run locally, according to the maker
Against
- Available for Windows only
- Cannot scan symbolic links
- Command-line automation is Professional-only
- No free trial
The verdict
Folder Size combines storage visualization, broad scan locations, and exportable reports. A free plan is available, while command-line automation requires Professional; symbolic links are not scanned.
Who it suits
It may suit Windows users who want to find large files, review storage across local and external sources, or export scan reports. The maker identifies home users, gamers, photographers, video editors, developers, IT professionals, and businesses as intended users.
Plans and prices
Free
Freeware; Windows
Read 28 Sep 2026 · mindgems.com
Personal
Feature-limited; registered versions have no portable variation
Read 28 Sep 2026 · mindgems.com
Professional
Command-line options available in Professional
Read 28 Sep 2026 · mindgems.com
Corporate
Unlimited computers within the purchasing company or organization
Read 28 Sep 2026 · mindgems.com
On the record
- Automation
- Command-line scan and export automation is available only in the Professional version.mindgems.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Explorer integration
- A Windows File Explorer right-click context menu lets users scan a folder and its subfolders with Folder Size.mindgems.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Exportable reports
- Yesmindgems.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- External drive scans
- Yesmindgems.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- File management
- Users can cut, copy, paste, delete, and move files or folders from within the application.mindgems.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes the product for home users, gamers, photographers, video editors, software developers, IT professionals, and businesses.mindgems.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Notable limit
- The FAQ says Folder Size cannot scan symbolic links because they are references rather than real folders or files.mindgems.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says scans run locally and that folder sizes, file names, and other data are never uploaded or transmitted.mindgems.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Folder Size analyzes Windows disk usage, lists large files and folders, and visualizes storage with bar and pie charts.mindgems.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Reports and exports
- The product lists reports such as largest, oldest, newest, empty, and longest-path items, and supports exporting results to Excel, CSV, or XML.mindgems.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Scan history
- Users can save and load scan data to compare results and track changes over time.mindgems.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Scan scope
- files_foldersmindgems.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Paid from
- 24.95mindgems.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Storage sources
- It scans local and external drives, USB and flash drives, SD cards, NAS, SAN, and network shares.mindgems.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Support and updates
- The maker says registered users receive free support and minor version updates.mindgems.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- System requirements
- The maker lists Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, and Windows Server 2008 or newer, with 1 GB RAM minimum and 10 MB disk space.mindgems.com · read 28 Sep 2026
