# WinSCP SFTP Client for Windows PC - **Name:** WinSCP SFTP Client for Windows PC - **Version:** 6.7 - **Developer:** Martin Přikryl - **License:** GPL v3 - **Platform:** Windows - **Requires:** Windows 10 / 11 - **File type:** EXE Installer - **Size:** 12.5 MB - **Category:** System & Utilities - **Updated:** 2026-10-18 - **SHA-256:** c8e603088b608b6620ca8e06846486cfed48969b76b111f05a83a386a829207c - **Canonical page:** https://filecobra.com/app/winscp-sftp-client-pc/ - **Download page:** https://filecobra.com/download/winscp-sftp-client-pc/ - **Direct download:** https://winscp.net/eng/download.php > WinSCP is a free, open source file transfer client for Windows, maintained by Martin Přikryl and licensed under the GPL. It speaks SFTP, SCP, FTP, FTPS, WebDAV, and Amazon S3 through two interface styles — the Norton… WinSCP is a free, open-source file transfer client for Windows, maintained by Martin Přikryl and licensed under the GPL. It speaks SFTP, SCP, FTP, FTPS, WebDAV, and Amazon S3 through two interface styles — the Norton Commander twin-pane layout and a Windows Explorer-like view — with a particular strength in synchronization: its Synchronize dialog previews exactly which files will move before anything happens. Built-in scripting and .NET automation turn repetitive transfers into scheduled jobs, PuTTY integration drops you into an SSH terminal on the connected server, and a portable build runs from a USB stick. For Windows users who manage websites or servers, WinSCP is the transfer client that feels native to the platform. ## Installation 1. **Download the installer** — Download WinSCP from the official vendor link on this page. 2. **Run the setup** — Open the downloaded installer file and follow the on-screen installation steps. 3. **Launch the app** — Start WinSCP from the Start menu or desktop shortcut. ## Editorial verdict WinSCP is the file transfer client Windows power users graduate to. Where simpler clients just move files, WinSCP thinks in workflows: the synchronize preview shows you exactly what will change before it changes anything, scripting turns nightly uploads into a scheduled task, and PuTTY integration means the server's shell is one click away. It is the rare GUI tool that respects automation as a first-class citizen rather than an afterthought. The cost is approachability. The dialogs are dense, the options are many, and a beginner can feel lost where FileZilla feels obvious. But that density is earned — every toggle exists because someone automating a real deployment needed it. If you only upload a file occasionally, the simpler tools suffice. If you live in SFTP, manage sites, or script your transfers, WinSCP's precision makes it the best free client on Windows, full stop. The scripting story is what separates WinSCP from prettier rivals: a full scripting language plus a .NET assembly means transfers can be embedded in backup scripts, deployment pipelines, and scheduled tasks with proper error handling. The portable build is a sysadmin’s pocket knife — run it from USB on any machine without leaving traces. Session tabs with stored sites, master-password protection, and automatic reconnection make daily multi-server work smooth. It is not the simplest client, but it is the most capable free one on Windows. ### Strengths - Free and open source under the GPL, with no paid edition and no locked features. - Excellent synchronization dialog that previews every file operation before it happens — the safest way to mirror folders. - Two interface styles (Commander and Explorer) plus a portable build, so it fits both keyboard-driven and mouse-driven workflows. - Built-in scripting and .NET automation turn routine transfers into scheduled, hands-free jobs. - PuTTY integration opens an SSH terminal on the connected server in one click, keeping transfer and shell in one workflow. ### Trade-offs - Windows-only — there is no macOS or Linux build, so cross-platform teams need a second tool. - The interface packs a lot into small dialogs; first-time users can find the transfer settings and synchronization options overwhelming. - The installer offers an optional bundled component on some builds, so read the setup screens instead of clicking through. ## FAQ **Is WinSCP free?** Yes. WinSCP is free and open source under the GNU General Public License. There is no paid edition and no feature paywall. **Can WinSCP connect to Amazon S3?** Yes. WinSCP supports Amazon S3 natively alongside SFTP, SCP, FTP, FTPS, and WebDAV, so cloud buckets and traditional servers live in the same interface. **How do I keep a local folder in sync with my server?** Use the Synchronize feature (Commands > Synchronize). It compares local and remote directories and shows a preview of every planned upload, download, and deletion before you commit — run it in preview mode first on unfamiliar jobs. **WinSCP or FileZilla — which should I choose?** WinSCP is Windows-only and leans into it: Explorer-style interface, scripting, and PuTTY integration. FileZilla is cross-platform with a simpler tabbed layout. Many Windows power users prefer WinSCP's synchronization preview and automation; cross-platform users usually pick FileZilla. --- Source: https://filecobra.com/app/winscp-sftp-client-pc/ · Mirrored from the publisher's own release channel by FileCobra. FileCobra runs no antivirus lab of its own.