"FTP" stands for File Transfer Protocol. You can use an FTP client to transfer files to and from your computer to an FTP server. Most web
servers offer FTP capability, so you can use FTP to easily transfer your web site files from your computer up to and from the server. It is
generally easier, faster, and more efficient to transfer your files via FTP than other methods. Below are some FTP client software that I think
worth knowing. Contact me if you
are aware of any similar free resources that I have not listed below, or
if you find dead or expired links.
Core
FTP Free Version
This free and super small (less than 3 Mb) FTP client gives you a fast, easy, reliable way to update and maintain your web pages. It also provides
a secure method (via SSL, TLS, or SFTP) to upload and download files from FTP servers. Check out
the list of features and you'll find almost every FTP feature you need, all in a free ftp program. There are no popup ads, advertising or
spyware and you're never asked or reminded to register.
EDU's and schools are now eligible for a *free* site license. The site license brands Core FTP to your
organization and removes the splash screen delay.
They also offer a mini
SFTP server (less than 1 Mb) to give you the ability to transfer
files between computers.
Right ftp
A free FTP client for Windows with wide range of features.
Smart FTP
Smart FTP offers normal and even advanced features,
supports multiple languages (more that 20),
multiple connections, auto reconnect and resume of broken transfers and many more. It even has a
backup tool
to backup and recovery functions for the Smart FTP data files and the registry settings.
This FTP program is free for personal, educational and non-profit usage only. Commercial usage must purchase
the license.
Ace
FTP Freeware Version
This robust, free FTP software enables you to open several FTP sites at once easily. It enables you to perform multiple file transfers
simultaneously. Its drag-and-drop interface, designed in a Windows XP fashion, lets you transfer files quickly and efficiently and navigate with
ease between folders, both on Web sites and on your computer. It can resume broken transfers and has firewall and network support.
Click here to see the complete feature list.
Ftp explorer
(Shareware. 30 days free trial) This FTP client is first developed in 1995, it is the original "explorer-like" FTP client. It lets you continue to explore the FTP site
while transfers are active, automatically reconnect if your connection is lost and resume interrupted downloads where it left off. Drag and
drop support. Click here to go to the features page.
This is a shareware. 30 days free trial. $35 to purchase a license. However, if you are a student or faculty member of an educational
institution, you may be eligible for a FREE license. You just need to
fill out this form to submit your application.