--- title: Install Quad Pane Explorer on elementary OS using the Snap Store | Snapcraft description: Get the latest version of Quad Pane Explorer for on elementary OS - Four-pane synchronized file manager with 2x2 quad layout & color filters url: https://snapcraft.io/install/quad-pane-explorer/elementary --- [Canonical Snapcraft](https://snapcraft.io/) # Install Quad Pane Explorer on **elementary OS** # Quad Pane Explorer [Nguyen Van Thanh (thanhnv128)](https://snapcraft.io/publisher/thanhnv128 "View all snaps from Nguyen Van Thanh (thanhnv128)") * [Nguyen Van Thanh (thanhnv128)](https://snapcraft.io/publisher/thanhnv128 "View all snaps from Nguyen Van Thanh (thanhnv128)") * [Utilities](https://snapcraft.io/search?categories=utilities) [Install](https://snapcraft.io/install/quad-pane-explorer/elementary#install) #### Four-pane synchronized file manager with 2x2 quad layout & color filters A Linux alternative to Q-Dir. Independent open-source project, not affiliated with or endorsed by SoftwareOK. TRUE 4-PANE EXPLORER (A, B, C, D) • Four live independent file panes with instant Layout Switcher: 2x2 Grid, 4 Vertical Columns, 4 Horizontal Rows, and 1 Big + 3 Side. • Each pane provides its own real path bar, Back/Up/Home navigation history, live search filter, real file metadata (Name, Size, Modified, Type), and one-click Copy/Move Selected -> Pane A / B / C / D, New Folder, Rename, Delete, and Refresh All 4. QUAD FAVORITES & SYNC COMPARE • Save and restore Quad Layout Bookmarks storing all four folder paths (A+B+C+D) and active grid mode simultaneously. • Compare files across Pane A vs Panes B, C, and D with live status badges and real disk sync actions. COLOR EXTENSION RULES & EXPORT • Customize extension glob color filter rules (e.g. *.png;*.jpg, *.pdf;*.md, *.zip;*.tar.gz) applied live across all four panes. • Export real directory listings from any pane as CSV, TXT, or HTML. Disclaimer: This project is an independent open-source tool and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by SoftwareOK. SUPPORT & DONATE • Created by Thanh Nguyen — ### Package name * quad-pane-explorer --- ### License * MIT --- ### Last updated * Today - latest/stable --- ### Websites * [buymeacoffee.com](https://buymeacoffee.com/thanhnv128b "https://buymeacoffee.com/thanhnv128b") --- ### Contact * [buymeacoffee.com](https://buymeacoffee.com/thanhnv128b "https://buymeacoffee.com/thanhnv128b") --- ##### Report a Snap Store violation * [Report this Snap](https://snapcraft.io/install/quad-pane-explorer/elementary#report-snap-modal) --- [See more information about quad-pane-explorer ›](https://snapcraft.io/quad-pane-explorer) ## Enable snaps on elementary OS and install Quad Pane Explorer Snaps are applications packaged with all their dependencies to run on all popular Linux distributions from a single build. They update automatically and roll back gracefully. Snaps are discoverable and installable from the [Snap Store](https://snapcraft.io/store), an app store with an audience of millions. ### Enable snapd Snap can be installed on elementary OS from the command line. Open *Terminal* from the Applications launcher and type the following: ``` sudo apt update sudo apt install snapd ``` Either log out and back in again, or restart your system, to ensure snap’s paths are updated correctly. ### Install Quad Pane Explorer To install Quad Pane Explorer, simply use the following command: ``` sudo snap install quad-pane-explorer ``` ### Other popular snaps… [See more...](https://snapcraft.io/search?categories=featured) [See more in Featured](https://snapcraft.io/search?categories=featured) ### More things to do… #### [Get the snap store](https://snapcraft.io/snap-store) Browse and find snaps from the convenience of your desktop using the snap store snap. #### [Learn more about snaps](https://snapcraft.io/docs) Interested to find out more about snaps? Want to publish your own application? Visit [snapcraft.io](https://snapcraft.io/) now. [Back to top](https://snapcraft.io/install/quad-pane-explorer/elementary) © 2026 Canonical Ltd. 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