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Use HTTP/HTTPS Remotes in RcloneView — Download and Organize Files from Web Servers

· 2 min read
Tayson
Senior Engineer

There's a web server with files you need — datasets, firmware, archives, media. Instead of downloading manually and re-uploading to your cloud, use RcloneView's HTTP remote to transfer directly.

Many organizations, research institutions, and open-source projects host files on HTTP/HTTPS web servers. Downloading these files manually and then uploading to your cloud storage is tedious and wastes local bandwidth. RcloneView can connect to any HTTP directory listing as a read-only remote, letting you browse the contents and transfer directly to any cloud provider.

RcloneView app preview

Manage & Sync All Clouds in One Place

RcloneView is a cross-platform GUI for rclone. Compare folders, transfer or sync files, and automate multi-cloud workflows with a clean, visual interface.

  • One-click jobs: Copy · Sync · Compare
  • Schedulers & history for reliable automation
  • Works with Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, S3, WebDAV, SFTP and more
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RcloneView vs FileZilla: Which File Transfer Tool Should You Use?

· 3 min read
Tayson
Senior Engineer

FileZilla has been the go-to file transfer client for two decades. But in a world of cloud APIs, S3 buckets, and multi-cloud workflows, is FTP still enough? Here's how FileZilla and RcloneView compare.

FileZilla is a free, open-source FTP/SFTP client that's been around since 2001. It's reliable, simple, and widely used. RcloneView is a newer tool built for the cloud era — supporting 70+ cloud providers with sync, scheduling, and automation features. They overlap in some areas but serve different primary use cases.

RcloneView app preview

Manage & Sync All Clouds in One Place

RcloneView is a cross-platform GUI for rclone. Compare folders, transfer or sync files, and automate multi-cloud workflows with a clean, visual interface.

  • One-click jobs: Copy · Sync · Compare
  • Schedulers & history for reliable automation
  • Works with Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, S3, WebDAV, SFTP and more
WindowsmacOSLinux
Get Started Free →

Free core features. Plus automations available.

Migrate Your FTP Server to Cloud Storage Without Downtime Using RcloneView

· 5 min read
Tayson
Senior Engineer

FTP has served us well for decades, but it's time to move on. Whether you're migrating to S3, Google Drive, or OneDrive, RcloneView makes the transition painless — and keeps both systems in sync until you're ready to cut over.

FTP servers are everywhere — decades of business data, client deliverables, and shared files sitting on aging hardware. Moving all of that to modern cloud storage sounds daunting: how do you migrate terabytes without disrupting active users? RcloneView connects directly to FTP servers and lets you browse, compare, sync, and schedule transfers to any cloud provider — all through a visual interface.

RcloneView app preview

Manage & Sync All Clouds in One Place

RcloneView is a cross-platform GUI for rclone. Compare folders, transfer or sync files, and automate multi-cloud workflows with a clean, visual interface.

  • One-click jobs: Copy · Sync · Compare
  • Schedulers & history for reliable automation
  • Works with Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, S3, WebDAV, SFTP and more
WindowsmacOSLinux
Get Started Free →

Free core features. Plus automations available.