Core FTP LE

Nowadays, the FTP service has become one of the most popular ways for transferring files over the Internet. It's fast, it's safe, it's simple to use and accessible. More and more people are using FTP to send files. But the efficiency of FTP depends mostly on the used software. There are a lot of FTP clients out there, but most of these programs lack the features desired even by the average user. Fortunately, there is an application that manages to be on top of one's expectations and that is Core FTP LE. The LE stands for Lite, meaning that this version has less functions than the Pro version, but still it's better than most other FTP clients and best of all, it's free.

The installation is a simple process and takes little time to complete. Every version of Microsoft Windows can be used for running this app and the system requirements are as low as you can get. The program is gentle with the hard disk space, as it takes up around 2 MB.

The interface is nice and simple, having all the basic controls accessible for the user, even if he's a beginner. The program concentrates on the functional part and the interface is no eye-candy. After running Core FTP LE, the user is presented with a windows asking him to enter the FTP server details, like the server address, the user name and the password. For more advanced users, the program offers the possibility to thoroughly customize the connection, like setting the Binary or ASCII transfer mode. The settings are automatically saved into the application and the next time the user launches it, he will just have to click on the Connect button.

The interface resembles a file manager, as it is split into two sections. The right section displays the local files and folders and the right one shows all the contents of the FTP folder. The user can simply drag and drop files and folders from a section to the other or he can choose the context menu for manipulating data.

Core FTP LE includes options for customizing its functionality and also certain aspects of the FTP connection. There aren't any settings for modifying the interface, like applying themes or changing the colors.