Filelight
Filelight makes disk usage visible with rings, so you can quickly see which folders take up a lot of space.
Developer KDE
Version 26.08.1 · Open source · Windows · Linux
Looking for an alternative to Filelight?Compare WinDirStat, Cobian DiskProfiler, WizTree, SpaceObServer.Compare alternativesYou choose a disk or folder and have it analyzed. Large segments show where relatively much storage space is used; you can click on to underlying folders. For example, you will find an old video archive, large downloads or a large cache. The visualization doesn't tell you whether a file can be safely removed. System folders and shared files may be needed, even if they use a lot of space. In addition, access rights and the chosen location determine what the app can count. Check the contents before deleting anything from the overview.
Compare Filelight with alternatives
Check with a space analysis whether you want to find large folders, use a visual block map or need historical reports. Review found files before deleting them: A large system folder is not automatically redundant. Access and file system also determine which information is available.
| Software | What can it do? | Platform and licence |
|---|---|---|
| FilelightYou are viewing this app | You explore disk usage with concentric rings that show folders and underlying files. That view connects to visual search for large folders. | Windows, LinuxOpen source |
| WinDirStatView this alternative | You can view disk usage via a folder list, file types and a block card. So you can see which types of files take up a lot of space. | WindowsOpen source |
| Cobian DiskProfilerView this alternative | You analyze disk usage by folder and file type with a targeted profile tool. You get insight into storage without doing a backup or repair in itself. | Windows, LinuxFree to use |
| WizTreeView this alternative | You will find large files and folders with quick analysis of supported Windows drives and a visual card. This helps to identify large space users. | WindowsFree for personal use |
| SpaceObServerView this alternative | You analyze and report disk usage with features for larger and recurring surveys. That's wider than a one-time check with a free viewer. | WindowsPaid |
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Who is it for?
You're using Filelight to understand where your storage is going. It is mainly a visual research tool before you decide which own files you want to clean up.
Getting started
Install Filelight via the official KDE route for your platform. Start with a folder you have access to and complete the initial analysis.
Privacy
The analysis works at the chosen storage location. A screenshot can show folder names and proportions of your personal archive; check before sharing such an overview.
Good to know
Filelight shows space usage, no judgment on the value of a file. Access rights and storage features can explain why a folder is different than expected.
Please note
Don't delete system folders because they look big. Start with your own files and check if they have been backed up elsewhere before you erase them permanently.
Advantages
- You can see disk usage in a visual overview.
- You can click on large subfolders.
- You can search for space-eaters.
Things to consider
- Big doesn't automatically mean unnecessary.
- Access rights may limit the analysis.
- Remove from the overview requires caution.
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Provider’s website · apps.kde.org
Version history
26.08.1
This KDE edition belongs to the 26.08 series for visualizing disk usage.
The analysis remains subject to access rights and the chosen location. Check files before deleting anything from a segment in the overview.
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Our verdict
Filelight helps you base a cleanup action on visible disk usage. The profit is in overview; the decision which data can be removed remains up to you.
Choose Filelight when a visual distribution helps you to find large folders. Open a striking segment and see which real files are included before moving or deleting anything. For a well-known own download directory, this can be directly useful; more knowledge is needed for system components. The graph shows size, no value assessment of the content. A targeted choice with retained reserves yields more than just the largest segments.
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