WS_FTP Pro 8.02

• Quick specs
• Price: Free to try (30-day trial); $39.95 to buy
• Operating system: Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98
• Date added: September 29, 2003
• Total Downloads: 3,487,765
• Downloads last week: 1,507
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CNET editors' review

Reviewed by: CNET Staff

While not the most glamorous of applications, WS_FTP comes loaded with professional-minded features for serious file-transfer tasks. New for version 2007 are improved protocols for portable drives and integrated searches with Google, Copernic and Windows.

The more refined XP-style look found in the 9.0 release remains intact, but the sheer number of features makes it confusing and difficult to execute simple tasks. To the app's credit, it does give you several options for customizing the interface to your specific tastes, and drag-and-drop functionality makes file transfers intuitive. We like WS_FTP's exceptional image-handling capabilities. The included thumbnail previews are nice, as is Active Edit, which lets you edit and remote images and other document types in a third-party app. Though the preview tool is convenient, it still stumbles on some formats such as Flash.

In addition to 256-bit encryption, the program also supports HTTP and HTTPS transfers, as well as SOCKS 4.0 and 5.0 proxies. You also get the ability to manage multiple-client SSL certificates. Other notable features include e-mail notifications, and "workspaces", which let you recall specific views of different servers. Overall, WS_FTP Professional is a feature-wealthy application that will indulge power users. Newbies should check out the leaner and cheaper WS_FTP Home edition.

Publisher's description

WS_FTP allows you to quickly and easily upload and manage your Web site, download graphics and games, and transfer files with the world’s most popular FTP client for Windows. Features include thumbnail view, remote editing (ActiveEdit), easy uploading (HotDrop), support for SFTP v4.0, upload wizard, dial-up manager, transfer manager, interactive tutorials, multiple connections, SSH/SSL encryption, browser integration, multiple firewall support, and much more. Also available in German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian versions.

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