v1.0.0 — Zero Dependencies

where-file

"Where my files at?" — See every open file on your Windows PC, instantly.

Download for Windows View on GitHub

No install needed. No Python required. Just download and run.

where-file dashboard

Why where-file?

Simple, fast, and just works.

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See All Open Files

PowerPoint, Word, Excel, VS Code, Notepad — every file across every app, in one place.

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One-Click Copy

Copy file path or folder path instantly. No more digging through File Explorer.

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Zero Dependencies

Pure Python standard library. No pip install, no Node.js, no nonsense. Just download and run.

Ctrl+Shift+F

Global hotkey instantly copies the active window's file path to clipboard. Works anywhere.

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70+ File Types

Office, PDF, images, code, video, audio, archives, design files — all detected automatically.

Lightweight

Under 7MB. Runs in the background with minimal memory. No bloat, no telemetry.

Two Ways to Use

Pick your style.

Web Dashboard

Web Dashboard

Beautiful dark-themed dashboard in your browser. Filter by file type, auto-refresh, copy paths with one click.

where-file-web.exe
System Tray

System Tray

Sits quietly in your taskbar. Press Ctrl+Shift+F anywhere to instantly grab the file path. Left-click for full list.

where-file-tray.exe

Getting Started

Up and running in 30 seconds.

Getting Started
1

Download

Grab where-file-web.exe or where-file-tray.exe from the Releases page.

2

Run

Double-click the exe. That's it. No installation, no setup.

3

Use

Your browser opens automatically showing all open files. Click Copy Path to grab any file path.

70+ File Types Supported

If it's open, we'll find it.

.pptx .docx .xlsx .pdf .hwp .txt .md .py .js .ts .java .cpp .go .rs .png .jpg .svg .psd .mp4 .mp3 .zip .json .csv .html .css .sql .xml .yaml +40 more