Download WinSCP 6.5.1: Latest Features and Updates

Overview of WinSCP: A Powerful File Transfer Client

WinSCP is a versatile and freely available open source SFTP, FTP, WebDAV, and SCP client tailored for Windows environments. Primarily designed for efficient file transfers between local and remote systems, WinSCP also includes scripting capabilities and serves as a basic file manager, making it an essential tool for both casual users and professionals alike.

Key Features of WinSCP

User-friendly graphical interface
Multilingual support, enhancing accessibility for global users
Seamless integration with Windows (including drag-and-drop functionality, URL support, and shortcut icons)
Compatibility with U3 portable drives
Comprehensive file operation capabilities
Supports SFTP, SCP over SSH-1 and SSH-2, as well as traditional FTP protocol
Features for batch scripting and command-line operations
Directory synchronization through various automated methods
Built-in text editor for quick edits
Supports multiple authentication methods: SSH password, keyboard-interactive, public key, and Kerberos (GSS)
Integration with Pageant (PuTTY authentication agent) for robust public key authentication
Choice of Explorer or Commander interface styles
Optional session management for easy reconnects
Capable of portable operation with configuration files for use on removable media

Recent Updates in WinSCP 6.5.1

The latest version, WinSCP 6.5.1, introduces several improvements and fixes that enhance its functionality:

Completion of Danish translations, increasing user accessibility
Updated functionality to skip symlinks in the Text Search extension (Issue 2365)
Core WebDAV/HTTP components upgraded to neon 0.34.2, resolving various vulnerabilities
Fixed an issue with parsing WebDAV tags lacking reason phrases (Issue 2368)
Resolved a bug where monitor placement and maximization were not retained on displays with differing scaling (Issue 2366)
Fixed redundant authentication attempts with WebDAV when SSPI/NTLM/Negotiate methods fail (Issue 2367)
Addressed issues with incremental search using space and toggling selection (Issue 2364)
Corrected failures occurring after disabling Thumbnail view (Issue 2369)
Fixed a problem with system app mode transitions to Dark Theme.