Access cloud storage just like a USB drive for Windows

ExpanDrive

ExpanDrive

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  • Latest Version

    ExpanDrive 2023.4.1 LATEST

  • Review by

    Daniel Leblanc

  • Operating System

    Windows 7 / Windows 7 64 / Windows 8 / Windows 8 64 / Windows 10 / Windows 10 64

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  • Author / Product

    ExpanDrive, Inc. / External Link

  • Filename

    ExpanDrive_Setup_2023.4.1.exe

ExpanDrive for Windows lets you transparently access, open, edit, and save files from within all your favorite programs - TextMate, Photoshop, Acorn, Terminal, and even Finder.

No need to load a separate client to transfer files. Access remote files over SSH/SFTP from directly within Finder - as easily as if they are on a USB drive you plugged directly into your own computer.

ExpanDrive for PC delivers super-fast background saves and transfers, and offers more cloud storage provider options than ever before.

The app is up to 500% faster and has a robust offline-sync mode.

It adds BackBlaze B2, Google Team Drives, SMB/CIFS, and an entirely new User interface with context menus, transfer badges, search, file versioning, link-sharing and so much more.



Highlights

Map a drive to any cloud
The tool maps a network drive for macOS and Microsoft Windows that connects to all major cloud storage providers such as Dropbox, Google Drive, Google Team Drives, Amazon Drive, Box, OneDrive, OneDrive for Business, Sharepoint, Openstack Swift, BackBlaze B2, Amazon S3 or your own SFTP, FTP or WebDAV server and SMB/Windows File Sharing.

Super-fast background uploads
The program comes with a new multi-threaded connection engine that is up to 500% faster than previous version. The app performs parallel transfers in the background so that you have a reliable transfer even in the face of unreliable internet. Keep working and stop waiting for transfers to complete.

Cloud storage in every application
This software is a fast shared drive connected to the cloud. Open, edit, and save files to remote computers from within your favorite programs—even when they are on a server half a world away. Enhance every single application on your computer by transparently connecting it to remote data.

Access the cloud through Finder and Explorer
Securely access any remote file server directly from Finder and Explorer, or even the terminal. There’s no need to open a separate transfer client just for file transfer. ExpanDrive for Desktop extends the way all applications can access data.

Features

Supports every Cloud
The tool creates a virtual USB drive that connects to all major cloud storage providers such as Dropbox, Google Drive, Amazon Cloud Drive, Box, OneDrive, Openstack Swift, Amazon S3, or your own SFTP, FTP or WebDAV server.

Super-fast instant uploads
The app changes the game again by moving transfers into the background – just like popular sync apps do [think: Dropbox/Google Drive]. This lets you keep working and stop waiting for transfers to complete. The program quickly uploads your files in the background. "We’ve built a multi-threaded connection engine that makes the latest version faster and much more responsive".

Cloud storage in every application
The tool acts just like a USB drive plugged into your computer. Open, edit, and save files to remote computers from within your favorite programs—even when they are on a server half a world away. Enhance every single application on your computer by transparently connecting it to remote data.

Finder & Explorer is your user interface
Securely access any remote file server directly from Finder and Explorer, or even the terminal. There’s no need to open a separate transfer client just for file transfer. Expan Drive extends the way all applications can access data.

Connect to all major cloud storage providers, or your own server. With a single app you can connect to:
  • Dropbox
  • Google Drive and Google Team Drives
  • Box
  • OneDrive and OneDrive for Business
  • Sharepoint
  • Nextcloud
  • Wasabi
  • IDrive e2
  • Backblaze B2
  • SFTP (SSH)/FTP, WebDAV
  • SMB/Windows File Sharing
Installation & System Requirements

It runs on 32 and 64-bit Windows 7 and newer, including Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server Edition (including Terminal Server). You must have Administrator permissions, or somebody who can provide it to you, in order to complete installation.

However, once installation is complete you can use ExpanDrive without Administrator permissions and you can also use the built-in auto-updater.

On Windows you have two different options to pick from for installer packages. Most people should pick the "User Installer" package, which is the default package. This installer loads the application inside the user profile and allows for seamless auto-updates.

Pricing

Yearly subscription -  $49.95
  • You'll be charged $24.95/year starting in 1 year from purchase
  • Get every update, support ExpanDrive development
  • Cancel any time and keep what you have, forever. Easily resume later.
PROS
  • Easy access to cloud storage as local drive
  • Supports multiple cloud services
  • Seamless file sync and backup
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Lightweight and low-resource usage
CONS
  • Limited offline functionality
  • Occasional connectivity issues
  • No advanced file management features
  • Limited customer support options
  • Subscription-based pricing
Note: 7 days trial version.

Also Available: Download ExpanDrive for Mac

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What's new in this version:

New:
- Improved OneDrive for Business and Sharepoint handling