Files App is a free productivity application for PC developed by Files Community, and serves as an alternative file manager for Windows. This open-source effort enables greater multitasking by leveraging the flexibility of window tabs and dual-pane views for faster navigation and more seamless switching between tasks and actions. An optional paid version is available to support further development. 

Sleek, modern, enhanced 

The Files App takes cues from the sleek and modern refinements made to the native file explorer in Windows 11 and builds upon them even further to boost productivity and efficiency. It does this by introducing window tabs to help make switching between tasks faster, all from a single interface. You can also navigate using columns and enable dual-pane view to see folders side by side. 

If you’re the type of user who likes to personalize the look of your apps, this file manager offers extensive customization options for switching color themes, applying different textures with varying opacity, and setting a custom background, among others. All that said, it still needs further performance optimizations, since the experience of using it is a bit slow and lagging. 

Potentially great 

To conclude, Files App is a competent file management solution that fills the gaps and shortcomings of the native Windows file explorer in terms of features and functionality. It even offers better customization to let users personalize its look. Once the issues with performance are addressed, it could potentially serve as a complete replacement for some users.