Azure Storage Explorer
Free tool to conveniently manage your Azure cloud storage resources from your desktop
Manage your cloud storage on Azure
Upload, download, and manage Azure Storage blobs, files, queues, and tables, as well as Azure Data Lake Storage entities and Azure managed disks. Configure storage permissions and access controls, tiers, and rules.
Versatile
Manage your storage accounts in multiple subscriptions across all Azure regions, Azure Stack, and Azure Government.
Extensible
Add new features and capabilities with extensions to manage even more of your cloud storage needs.
Accessible
Accessible, intuitive, and feature-rich graphical user interface (GUI) for full management of cloud storage resources.
Secure
Securely access your data using Azure AD and fine-tuned access control list (ACL) permissions.
Ease cloud storage management and boost productivity
Efficiently connect and manage your Azure storage service accounts and resources across subscriptions and organizations. Create, delete, view, edit, and manage resources for Azure Storage, Azure Data Lake Storage, and Azure managed disks.
Customize with extensions
Customize Azure Storage Explorer to your needs. For example, use the Azure Data Factory extension to move data from other cloud storage services, such as AWS S3, to Azure Storage. Add the Azure App Configuration extension to your storage explorer to manage your application settings and feature flags in one place.
Powerful, accessible experience
Seamlessly view, search, and interact with your data and resources using an intuitive interface. Improved accessibility with multiple screen reader options, high contrast themes, and hot keys on Windows and macOS.
Work your way on-premises or offline
Storage Explorer lets you work disconnected from the cloud or offline with local emulators like Azurite. This flexibility helps boost your productivity and efficiency while reducing costs.
Tighten up data access
Use the full range of Azure security features, including role-base access control, Azure AD, connection strings, and access control list (ACL) permissions to connect and manage your Azure resources—always over HTTPS.
Built on industry-leading Azure security
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Microsoft invests more than USD 1 billion annually on cybersecurity research and development.
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We employ more than 3,500 security experts dedicated to data security and privacy.
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Get started today
Get instant access and $200 credit by signing up for your Azure free account.
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Manage your data resources
Azure Blob Storage
Whether you’re storing large amounts of unstructured data, exposing data publicly, or storing application data privately, manage your resources with Storage Explorer.
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Access and manage large amounts of unstructured data and other Azure entities like blobs and queues.
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