Overview
The React File Manager is a graphical user interface component for managing the file system that allows users to perform most common file operations, like accessing, editing, and sorting files or folders. This component provides easy navigation to select a file or folder from the file system.
Why choose Syncfusion React File Manager?
Easy to customize
With customization options, the entire layout can be customized and modified easily, and initial views switched.
AI-Assisted Development
Build file management experiences faster with the Agentic UI Builder and Syncfusion Agent Skills. Generate navigation layouts, file operations, and cloud-style management workflows with minimal manual effort.
Localization
Localize the text values of the context menu and tooltips displayed in the user interface using the localization library.
Connect with cloud storage services
Easily connect and manage data stored in a various storage services, including local, cloud, and database.
Adapts to any resolution
The File Manager is designed to be responsive and adaptable, with a layout that works well on devices including desktops, touch screens, and smart phones.
Attractive, customizable themes
Cutting edge design with 5+ built-in themes such as Fluent, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, Material, Fabric, and more. Utilize the online Theme Studio tool to customize themes easily.
React File Manager Code Example
Easily get started with the React File Manager using a few simple lines of TSX code example as demonstrated below. Also explore our React File Manager Example that shows you how to render and configure a File Manager in React.
import { FileManagerComponent, Inject, NavigationPane, DetailsView, Toolbar } from '@syncfusion/ej2-react-filemanager';
import './App.css'
function App() {
let hostUrl: string = "https://ej2-aspcore-service.azurewebsites.net/";
return(
<div>
<div className="control-section">
<FileManagerComponent id="overview_file" ajaxSettings = {{url: hostUrl + "api/FileManager/FileOperations", getImageUrl: hostUrl + "api/FileManager/GetImage", uploadUrl: hostUrl + 'api/FileManager/Upload', downloadUrl: hostUrl + 'api/FileManager/Download'}} toolbarSettings={{items: ['NewFolder', 'SortBy', 'Cut', 'Copy', 'Paste', 'Delete', 'Refresh', 'Download', 'Rename', 'Selection', 'View', 'Details']}} contextMenuSettings={{file: [ 'Cut', 'Copy', '|', 'Delete', 'Download', 'Rename', '|', 'Details'], layout: ['SortBy', 'View', 'Refresh', '|', 'Paste', '|', 'NewFolder', '|', 'Details', '|', 'SelectAll'], visible: true }} view={"Details"}>
<Inject services={[ NavigationPane, DetailsView, Toolbar]} />
</FileManagerComponent>
</div>
</div>
);
}
export default App;
Access control restriction
The File Manager provides support to restrict access to files and folders by defining a set of rules for them. Only authorized users will be able to access them.
Connect File Manager to local, cloud, and enterprise storage
The React File Manager connects to multiple storage providers through one consistent interface, including physical file systems, cloud storage, SharePoint, FTP, and databases, without changing how users browse or manage files.
Bind and render local JSON data
The File Manager can render flat JSON data directly, skipping HTTP requests and back-end URLs. This suits prototypes, demos, and small apps, where create, rename, and delete actions run through file action events instead of a server.
Upload files and folders efficiently
The React File Manager adapts to any upload scenario, from quick single file selections to large files split into chunks. Support standard, chunk, directory, and sequential uploads while preserving folder structure and resuming interrupted transfers.
Manage files with built-in file operations
The React File Manager includes every core file operation: copy, move, paste, upload, download, rename, create, delete, and sort. Teams get a complete file system workflow without building custom logic for common actions.
Multiple file selection
The File Manager control has built-in support for the selection of multiple files or folders. Multiple file selection is effective when a single operation like download or delete needs to be performed for multiple files in the file system.
Moving files and folders with drag and drop
Files and folders can be moved within the file system by dragging and dropping them. Drag-and-drop support can be turned on or off.
User interface and navigation
The React File Manager provides views, a navigation pane, a toolbar, and context menus in one interface. Deliver a familiar file browsing experience with multiple view modes, folder navigation, and customizable controls.
Find and organize files with search and sorting
The React File Manager searches files and folders by name, then sorts results by name, size, type, or modified date. Use this feature to quickly find and organize files across folders of any size.
Preview files inside the File Manager
Preview PDF, Word, Excel, and other supported files directly within the React File Manager. Review content without opening separate applications and continue managing files in the same workflow.
Build accessible and multilingual file management
The React File Manager supports keyboard navigation, touch support, screen reader compatibility, localization, RTL layouts, and responsive design. Adapt the File Manager for users across languages, devices, and regions.
Customize the File Manager appearance
Apply built-in Syncfusion themes or CSS overrides to adapt the interface to match your application’s visual design. Adjust colors, typography, and spacing while keeping the file management experience intact.
Additional features
Keyboard navigation
The React File Manager control ensures that every cell is accessible using the keyboard. Major features like sort, select, and edit can be performed using keyboard commands alone; no mouse interaction is required. This helps in creating highly accessible applications using this control.
Developer-friendly APIs
Developers have control over all the UI elements and behaviors of the components to provide the best experience to end users.
Right to left (RTL)
Supports right-to-left (RTL) direction for users working in right-to-left languages like Hebrew and Arabic.
AI-assisted development
Build feature-rich React File Manager experiences faster
Accelerate file management application development with Syncfusion AI tools that turn requirements into fully configured file exploration experiences with minimal manual setup.
Agentic UI Builder
Turn prompts into ready-to-use UI screens, layouts, and workflows with Syncfusion React components.
Example Prompt Create a cloud storage interface with folder navigation and file previews.
Agent Skills
Accelerate development with Syncfusion AI Agent Skills for faster implementation and integration.
Example Prompt Generate a React file manager with context menus, previews, and drag-and-drop support.
AI Coding Assistant
Accelerate development with AI that generates, configures, and troubleshoots component code directly in your IDE.
Example Prompt Show how to connect cloud storage to the Syncfusion React File Manager.
Not sure how to create your first React File Manager? Our tutorial videos and documentation can help.
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Why should you choose Syncfusion React File Manager?
A lightweight, modern user interface for easy and effective file management in a file system.
Support for all basic file operations, like upload, download, delete, create, sort, search, and rename, along with an out-of-the-box option to preview images in the file system.
Support for different kinds of file system providers like physical, FTP, SQL, Node.js, Azure, Amazon S3, Firebase, and Google Drive.
- One of the best React Diagram in the market that offers feature-rich UI to interact with the software.
- Built-in support for access control.
Simple configuration and API.
- Support for all modern browsers.
- Touch-friendly and responsive.
Expansive learning resources such as demos and documentation to let you get started quickly with React File Manager.
Where can I find the Syncfusion React File Manager demo?
You can find our React File Manager demo, which demonstrates how to render and configure the File Manager.
Can the React File Manager be customized to match my application’s layout?
Yes, the React File Manager allows you to customize the layout by configuring the toolbar, navigation pane, details view, context menu, and themes. You can show or hide UI elements, modify view modes, and apply built in themes like Bootstrap, Tailwind, Material, and Fluent.
Can I upload and download files using the React File Manager?
Yes, the React File Manager has built in support for uploading and downloading files using toolbar actions, context menus, or APIs.
Does the React File Manager support chunk upload for large files?
Yes, chunk upload is supported through uploadSettingsenabling reliable uploads of large files with size validation options.
Is directory (folder) upload supported in the React File Manager?
Yes, by enabling the directoryUpload option, users can upload entire folders while preserving the directory structure.
Can I restrict the types of files that users are allowed to upload?
Yes, you can restrict file extensions, file sizes, and invalid files using the uploadSettings property during upload.
How can the toolbar actions in the React File Manager be customized?
Show, hide, reorder, or add custom toolbar items and handle their behavior using toolbar events.
Can I download and utilize the Syncfusion React File Manager for free?
No, this is a commercial product and requires a paid license. However, a free community license is also available for companies and individuals whose organizations have less than $1 million USD in annual gross revenue, 5 or fewer developers, and 10 or fewer total employees.
How do I get started with Syncfusion React File Manager?
A good place to start would be our comprehensive getting started documentation.
Does the React File Manager support drag and drop file management?
Yes, the component supports drag and drop operations for moving files and folders, providing a desktop like experience.
Is it possible to integrate the File Manager with cloud storage services?
Yes, the React File manager integrates with cloud storage providers such as Azure Blob Storage, Amazon S3, Google Drive, SharePoint, and other supported services through file system providers.
Can the React File Manager work without a back end using flat JSON data?
Yes, the File Manager can be bound to flat or in memory JSON data, allowing it to work without a back end for demos, prototypes, or offline scenarios.
Does the React File Manager provide a context menu?
Yes, the React File Manager provides a built in context (quick access) menu for files, folders, and layout areas, and it can be fully customized.
Can the React File Manager integrate with FTP or database storage providers?
Yes, the File Manager supports FTP, SQL database, Node.js, and other back-end storage providers through built in file system providers.
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