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Explorer Studio

Personalize your Windows file explorer. Import Videos/Images to create your own custom file explorer or browse the Steam Workshop for designs from other users.

All Reviews:

Mostly Negative (43) - 34% of the 43 user reviews for this software are positive.

Release Date:

Jul 30, 2020

Developer:

Phocore Inc.

Publisher:

Phocore Inc.

	Interface	Full Audio	Subtitles
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Early Access Software

Get involved with this software as it develops.

Note: This Early Access software is not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to use this software in its current state, then you should wait to see if it progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Early access will allow us to access additional customization options based on community feedback as well as allow time for available community content to grow. This time will also be used to address bugs and any usability issues that users may have.”

Approximately how long will this software be in Early Access?

“Approximately 6-12 months.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The primary function of the software will remain the same. The full version will have increased stability, performance options, and customization options. Some examples of potential customization options include the ability to change folder icons or change your folder start location.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The core functionality is already there. Video, image, and colour backgrounds can be applied to your file explorer. Steam Workshop support is also complete allowing users to share and download themes through the Steam Workshop.”

Will this software be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“The price may increase upon full release.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“UI adjustments and customization options will be added based on community feedback.”

About This Software

Explorer Studio is an application that allows the user to customize the visual aspects of their Windows File explorer. Users can select images, videos, or colours for the background of various parts of the file explorer while maintaining the same functionality of the default windows file manager.

** This application is meant to be used as a replacement to the default Windows file explorer app. It does NOT reskin the native Windows file explorer.**

Features

• Apply videos, images and colours to your file explorer.
• Replace your default file explorer so your custom explorer opens when you open folders.
• Upload your creations to the Steam Workshop and download designs from other users.
• Supports many video formats including mp4, mov, m4v, and wmv.
• Pause video backgrounds or adjust their playback rate to optimize performance when needed.
• Explorer Studio can run in the background with other Steam games.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Workshop content may content nudity.

System Requirements

Minimum:

OS *: Windows 7, 8.1, 10
Processor: Intel i5 2.00 GHZ or equivalent
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: HD Graphics 620 or equivalent
DirectX: Version 9.0
Storage: 5 GB available space

Recommended:

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i7 3.33 GHz or equivalent
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 970 4GB or equivalent
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 5 GB available space

* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.