The file browser built for creators.
Browse, preview, edit. All in one app.
Built for photographers, video editors, animators and designers who need fast file management and media tools.
No credit card. No username. No account setup. One-click install.
Dropdown Navigation
Navigate your entire folder structure without drilling in and out. Expand and collapse folders in place, like macOS Finder list view, finally on Windows. Tabs and multi-window support. Drag and drop files inside the app, from the app to other programs, and from Explorer or your desktop into Carrots. Full context menus with zip, color tags, and tools.
Quick Previews
Preview images, videos, 3D models, and documents instantly without opening files. Multi-image carousel with 1/2 compare mode for side-by-side viewing. Supports HEIC, RAW, PNG, JPG, MP4, MOV, OBJ, FBX, STL, and formats Windows Explorer can't handle. Adjust thumbnail sizes or view full screen.
Organization Panels
Favorites bar with groups and dividers for organizing your most-used locations. Recent folders list for quick access to where you've been. File Hopper for collecting files from different folders. Customizable This PC panel for drives and network locations. Your workspace, always within reach.
Batch Conversion
Convert images and videos in bulk without leaving your file browser. Image formats include PNG, JPG, WEBP, and HEIC. Video formats include MP4, MOV, WEBM, and GIF export. Quality and resolution controls. Convert image sequences to video. Select, convert, done.
Editing Tools
Image and video editing tools built right in. Crop, resize, rotate, and flip images. Trim videos, export GIFs, and extract frames. No need to open Photoshop or Premiere for simple edits. Make changes and export instantly without switching apps.
Workflow Tools
Tools built right in, instead of reaching for third-party software. Batch rename with find and replace. Folder presets to create project structures instantly. Unit converters for quick calculations. Render calculator and aspect ratio calculator. Simple tools for simple tasks.
Ratings + Metadata
Rate files 1 to 5 stars, then sort or filter by rating. Add metadata columns for dimensions, duration, frame rate, codec, file size, and more. Right-click column headers to customize your view. Grid view with adjustable thumbnail sizes.
Customization
20+ dark and light themes with custom accent colors. Adjust spacing, sizing, and UI density. Show or hide panels, toolbars, and columns. Behavior settings and keyboard shortcuts. Cloud integration for Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, and more. NAS drive connections. Make Carrots work exactly how you work.
Quick Previews
Multi-image carousel with 1/2 compare mode. Supports HEIC, RAW, MP4, MOV, OBJ, FBX, STL, and formats Windows Explorer can't handle.
Organization Panels
Favorites bar, recent folders, File Hopper, and customizable This PC panel. Your workspace, always within reach.
Batch Conversion
PNG, JPG, WEBP, HEIC, MP4, MOV, WEBM, GIF. Convert image sequences to video. Select, convert, done.
Editing Tools
Crop, resize, rotate, flip, trim, export GIFs, extract frames. No need to open Photoshop or Premiere for simple edits.
Workflow Tools
Batch rename, folder presets, unit converters, render calculator, aspect ratio calculator. Simple tools for simple tasks.
Ratings + Metadata
Rate 1 to 5 stars, sort or filter by rating. Metadata columns for dimensions, duration, frame rate, codec, file size, and more.
Customization
20+ themes, custom accent colors, keyboard shortcuts, cloud integration, and NAS drive connections. Make Carrots work exactly how you work.
Download the free beta.
No credit card. No username. No account setup. One-click install.
Carrots 1.22.1 Beta · 46 MB
Carrots 1.21.5 Beta - Size 46MB
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11
4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)
200 MB disk space
Graphics card with DirectX 11 support
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