WinSCP is a powerful, open-source client designed for secure file transfers, including SFTP, FTP, WebDAV, and SCP protocols, specifically tailored for Windows users. At its core, WinSCP facilitates efficient file transfers between a local machine and a remote server. Additionally, it provides various scripting capabilities along with a basic file manager, making it a versatile tool for users who handle file transfers regularly.
Key Features of WinSCP
- User-friendly graphical interface
- Multilingual support with translations in several languages
- Seamless Windows integration, supporting features like drag-and-drop, URLs, and shortcut icons
- Support for U3 smart drives
- Comprehensive file operations
- Compatibility with SFTP and SCP protocols over SSH-1 and SSH-2, as well as traditional FTP
- Automation through batch file scripting and a command-line interface
- Directory synchronization options, available in both semi-automatic and fully automatic methods
- Built-in text editor for file editing
- Support for various authentication methods including SSH passwords, keyboard-interactive, public key, and Kerberos (GSS)
- Integration with Pageant (the PuTTY authentication agent) for enhanced public key authentication
- Choice between Explorer and Commander interfaces
- Optional session information storage
- Portable mode functionality using a configuration file instead of registry entries, ideal for use on removable media
What’s New in WinSCP 6.5.5?
- Updated translations: Vietnamese language support enhanced.
- Bug fix addressing issues with pasting files via the local directory tree context menu; now correctly pastes to the selected directory.
- Resolved a bug causing errors when opening sites imported from PuTTY with unsupported SSH proxy configurations (Issue #2407).
- Fixed incorrect hostname validation when connecting to S3 endpoints with certificates that do not encompass the root S3 hostname (Issue #2409).
Download Links
Get the latest version of WinSCP (6.5.5) using the following links:
- WinSCP 6.5.5 Installer | 11.7 MB (Open Source)
- WinSCP MSI Package | 29.1 MB
- Standalone Executable | 8.4 MB
For more information, visit the WinSCP Home Page.

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