WinSCP for Windows

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Developer’s Description

By Martin Prikryl

Operate data between local PC and remote servers via FTP, FTPS, SCP, SFTP, WebDAV, S3 file transfer protocols.

WinSCP is a popular free SFTP and FTP client for Windows. Moreover, WinSCP is a powerful multi-functional tool that will improve your productivity. WinSCP can copy files between a local and remote computer using multiple protocols: FTP, FTPS, SCP, SFTP, WebDAV or S3. On the one hand, WinSCP offers an easy to use graphical user interface; you can choose between Windows File Explorer look and tabbed twin-panel interface like Norton commander. On the other hand, advanced users can automate WinSCP functionality using .NET assembly or simple batch file scripting. You will use WinSCP for all common operations with files. You can start editing a file directly from WinSCP, either using WinSCP internal text editor or using integration with your favorite external text editor. WinSCP operations are not limited to individual files; WinSCP offers several ways to synchronize your remote and local directories. After connecting to a site you can choose to store site information for repeated access, WinSCP can even share site settings with another popular open source tool PuTTY. WinSCP integrates also with Pageant (PuTTY authentication agent) for full support of public key authentication with SSH. Admins love WinSCP support for portable operation using a configuration file instead of registry entries, suitable for operation from removable media. A comprehensive WinSCP documentation is freely accessible. This site hosts also a very active user forum for support and feature requests. WinSCP is available in English and many other languages. WinSCP is an open source software distributed free of charge under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL).

WinSCP for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: October 16, 2020

Latest update: July 21, 2025

Version: 6.5.3

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows 8
Windows 8.1
Windows 7
Windows Vista

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 1,407,554

Downloads Last Week: 33

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User Reviews

4.2/5

59 User Votes

Great Product
jeffhornsbeySeptember 18, 2015
Pros
Very easy to use, been using it for years.
Cons
No cons that I've found.
Summary
<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Sep 18, 2015<p/>Works great.<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Sep 18, 2015<p/>I like the new icons
UNINSTALLATION
AdsZzXxMarch 20, 2015
Pros
None to speak of.
Cons
When I downloaded WinSCP, it came with viruses.
Summary
Can anyone help me out? I have tried numerous times to uninstall WinSCP (including Ccleaner, Slim Cleaner, Windows 7 OS uninstaller, Revo Uninstaller, etc. ) restarting my computer after every uninstall. It seems to have been uninstalled each time but when my computer restarts...THERE IT IS AGAIN! It just won't go away. What can I do?
works as stated and works very well.
April 23, 2014
Pros
lotta organizations are accustomed to users using this so help is available.
Cons
not aware of any
Summary
Great GUI for Secure FTP and easy to Automate
cballingerMarch 31, 2014
Pros
Very good documentation. Very easy to automate Secure FTP tasks and embed in other applications for those reoccurring FTP tasks you need.
Cons
None discovered so far.
Summary
Needed to automate a secure FTP transfer that occurs every week. FTPS was failing due to active firewalls at both ends. Using WinSCP and port 22, the transfers are still secure, but are now working reliably every week.
Its fast, it works, its secure, its free
ArizonaBrianNovember 1, 2013
Pros
Easy to use, it transfers files quickly, its secure!
Cons
instructions would be nice! As a person new to FTP I had no clue how to setup a connection to my server, much less which secure method to use. Also, I "moved" a file to what I thought was the root folder. The file disappeared from its location but didn't go where it was supposed to (my fault for a bad target location). I have no idea where it went - never found it. I would like an undo or perhaps a move history in case I need to correct a mistake. Then again, they could be there and I just haven't found the undo or history button. I believe the from location is always on the left and the target is on the right. But it sure would be nice to go the other way, dragging a file from the right to the left to pull it from the server. Again, it might do that and I just didn't figure out how yet.
Summary
I have used it twice but both times it was easy to use, and transferred files very quickly. I like it better than any FTP transfer program I have used in the past. Secure FTP should always be this easy. Read my cons knowing I only used this product twice so far.
THE go-to FTP/SCP client
dd_armstrongOctober 27, 2013
Pros
Have used this for years. Simple, low-memory usage, minimal install, easy-to-use, stable, intuitive, customisable. What more to say?
Cons
None that are in any way important enough to mention. A great application.
Summary
WINSCP - Great FTP file Mover
cballingerAugust 8, 2013
Pros
Easy to use, GUI interface easy to follow and very intuitive. Easy navigation for both the source and target file locations.
Cons
none found so far.
Summary
Great FREE program to handle secure FTP between your system and remote FTP site. Very good GUI, easy to use for even first time users. Not used extensively, but handy to have when you need to move secure files manually.
Dangerous Download
carolbarringtonJuly 22, 2013
Pros
This is a simple-to-use program, but its download came with several infections uncovered via Avast boot scan. Please clean this up before anyone else gets infected.
Cons
This is a simple-to-use program, but its download came with several infections uncovered via Avast boot scan. Please clean this up before anyone else gets infected.
Summary
Works well for people like me who don't know how . . !
Martin TurnerJune 19, 2013
Pros
Suitable for those who like an easy life.
Cons
Still looking.
Summary
Great Product for its use
applecrusher1992June 29, 2012
Pros
Solid and very compatible with older version of Linux
Cons
I don't see any
Summary