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Learn how to search document contentA free Windows file search tool
WinFindr is a lightweight Windows file search tool for files, folders and registry data. Find files by name or search inside PDF, Word and text files, with no indexing required.
Freeware. No accounts, nag screens or spyware.
Version 1.9 · 3.1 MB · Updated March 23rd, 2026 · Changelog
- Windows 11, 10, 8 and 7
- Setup or portable
- File and registry search
- Free
Windows file search software for your desktop
Search files, folders and registry data. Use file content search to find a document when you remember a phrase but not its filename.
Fine-tune your search
Combine search words, wildcards and regular expressions. Filter by file type, size or attributes, or search registry keys and entries.
Explore search optionsMake it your own
Customize the interface, filter your results and save frequently used searches for next time.
Explore customizationSearch files, folders and registry data
Use several search terms at once. The and logic mode finds files whose names contain all of your search terms.
Use the same tool to search Windows registry entries and review the matching data.
Don’t remember the extension? Search by file type to find pictures, documents and other files.
Learn how to search by file type
Natural language and file content search
WinFindr’s natural language search helps when you don’t remember the exact spelling in a filename.
For example, search for “invoice” and “Désirée” with natural language search enabled to find matching files, including spelling variations.
Natural language options also work with document content search, so you can look beyond the filename.
Explore natural language search
Desktop search results you can use
Review the files WinFindr finds, sort and filter the results, then open the file or its containing folder.
Save the results as a TXT, CSV or HTML report for later use.
Get a closer look at the interface or follow a step-by-step tutorial for your next search.
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WinFindr Pro supports development
WinFindr is freeware. If it helps you, consider supporting its development with a WinFindr Pro license.
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