Several third-party apps for Windows that provide detailed breakdowns of your storage usage.
There are several third-party apps for Windows that provide detailed breakdowns of your storage usage, including a more organized and visual view of both files and folders, sorted by size. Some popular options include:
1. WinDirStat
(Windows Directory Statistics)
- A free and powerful tool that scans your drives and presents a visual overview of disk space usage. It shows files and folders in a tree structure, and the largest files and folders are displayed in a colorful, graphical representation (treemaps).
- You can click on a folder or file to get more details, and it allows you to quickly navigate to any large files/folders.
- Website: WinDirStat
2. TreeSize Free
- A lightweight tool that shows folder sizes in a clear, hierarchical view. You can see folder sizes and subfolders in order of largest to smallest.
- It also allows you to drill down into subfolders and analyze the usage.
- There is also a Pro version with more features, such as exporting reports, file filters, and deeper scanning options.
- Website: TreeSize
3. SpaceSniffer
- This tool presents disk space usage in a visually intuitive way using a “treemap” layout. It helps identify large files and folders at a glance.
- It doesn’t require installation, so it’s portable, and you can run it from a USB drive.
- Website: SpaceSniffer
4. DiskSavvy
- A disk space analyzer that provides detailed information about your storage usage. You can organize the results by file type, folder size, or file age.
- It also offers features like generating reports and exporting the data for further analysis.
- Website: DiskSavvy
5. JDiskReport
- A tool that analyzes disk usage and presents it in an easy-to-read format. It provides graphical representations and detailed statistics about file sizes and folders.
- It offers filtering options to refine your search based on file types and size.
- Website: JDiskReport