Feature: Compare and synchronize two folders

[doctorrerumnaturalium]

What feature or improvement do you think would benefit Files?

It would be nice, if I can synchronize two directories in Split View.

Files Version

4.0.11.0

Windows Version

Name	Description
Edition	Windows 11 Pro Version 25H2
Installed on	‎14.‎12.‎2024
Operating system build	26200.7019
Function package	Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.265.0

[yaira2]

@doctorrerumnaturalium can you clarify what you mean by synchronize split pane (I assume you are referring to Dual Pane). Also, please fill out the issue template as prompted.

[doctorrerumnaturalium]

If I open folder A in the left split pane (e.g., locally) and folder B in the right split pane (e.g., on a file server), I want to be able to compare and, if necessary, synchronize both folders. That is, different files from left to right or vice versa. So, I want to get 2 folders compared and updated, relative to eachother.

[doctorrerumnaturalium]

Like the Synchronize directories tool in Total Commander

[mdtauk]

This is more of a feature request and that would need some specialised UI and UX, rather than just something added to the Dual Pane views.

[doctorrerumnaturalium]

This is more of a feature request and that would need some specialised UI and UX, rather than just something added to the Dual Pane views.

It's a basic feature, I guess. After all, the goal is "[...]with Files is to build the best file manager for Windows." That's commendable. But I think you're still missing one or two features. But you're on the right track.

[yaira2]

Thank you for your feedback. Can you please fill out the requirements section of the issue template? This should include the options that you need to be included for this feature. Please note, this doesn't mean we'll implement them, but it helps us understand how you would like this feature to work.