filewink.

Everyday file tools · Ubuntu beta

A little help
for your files.

Convert a photo. Fix a PDF. Trim a clip.
Filewink keeps the everyday stuff close, and the files on your computer.

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0.5.4 beta 1 Ubuntu 24.04 Intel / AMD 64-bit

  • No uploads
  • No account
  • No ads
A shortcut, not another chore
Filewink's compact action wheel showing Word, PowerPoint, ODT and RTF conversion options around a PDF file, with Open full app in the centre.
Quick actions first.
A full editor when you need it.

The little jobs add up

One place to
sort them out.

Reach for the wheel for a quick change.
Open the full app for the edits that need a little more room.

The Filewink photo editor with crop, draw, adjust, resize and export tools. A sunset illustration has a text label and arrow added.
Actual Filewink photo editor · Ubuntu

Photos, tidied up.

Convert JPEG, PNG, WebP and AVIF. Crop, resize, rotate, or add a note and an arrow.

PDFs, in order.

Merge, split and rearrange pages. Remove a page, compress a file, or export text and pictures.

Clips, cut to fit.

Trim the start, end or a section in the middle. Join the parts you want, then compress and export.

Text, out of pictures.

Read text with offline OCR. Review the result before copying it or saving it to a file.

A few honest limits: PDF-to-document exports can change the layout. PowerPoint exports use image slides. OCR needs a review. HEIC, editing existing PDF text and multitrack video editing aren’t included.

Make a little room for Filewink

Pick your computer.

Free to use. No sign-up.
This is an early beta—keep your originals.

Coming soon

Windows

64-bit installer & portable ZIP

The Windows build is being tested. Public downloads will appear here once the release checks are complete.

Not available for download yet

Installer Portable ZIP

Follow the releases

Other Linux distributions, older Ubuntu releases, ARM and macOS aren’t supported yet. There is no AppImage, Flatpak, Snap or RPM release.

From download to done

Settle in on Ubuntu.

Download the app, then install it from its folder.
Ubuntu handles the system packages it needs.

  1. Get the Ubuntu app

    Choose the .deb for Ubuntu 24.04 on an Intel or AMD 64-bit computer. A new Ubuntu 26.04 package is being checked.

    Download the app

  2. Install from its folder

    Open a terminal in the folder where you saved the app. Run the command shown here.

  3. Choose a file. Give it a wink.

    Open Filewink from Applications, or right-click a file and choose Open With → Filewink.

Terminal · in your download folder 
sudo apt install ./filewink-0.5.4-beta1-ubuntu-amd64.deb

Internet is needed for missing Ubuntu packages. No Python setup or source checkout required. LibreOffice installs with normal APT recommendations for Office conversions.

APT updates are temporarily unavailable

The update feed is waiting for the domain’s HTTPS setup to be repaired. Use the direct app install above for now. Keep HTTPS and signature checks enabled.

The repository details and APT setup package remain available. The direct app install does not add an update source.

Before you ask

A few useful
details.

Still stuck? Let me know on GitHub.

Do my files leave my computer?

File processing happens locally. You don’t upload your files or create an account. Installing the app and downloading missing dependencies need an internet connection.

What should I know about PDF conversions?

PDF-to-document exports can change the original layout, and PDF-to-PowerPoint creates slides made from page images. Keep original signed PDFs: editing a signed document can affect its signature. Filewink does not edit existing PDF text.

Is Filewink free to use?

Yes. The application and its dependencies retain their individual licences, available in the app under About → Third-party licences. A voluntary “Buy me a cookie” support link will be added when it’s ready.

How do I report a problem?

Open a GitHub issue with your Ubuntu version, what you tried and what happened. A screenshot or small sample can help. Leave private files, passwords and personal information out of public reports.

How do I remove Filewink?

If you enabled gestures, remove their integration before uninstalling. Quit Filewink, then run: 

filewink-integrate --uninstall
sudo apt remove filewink
sudo apt purge filewink-archive-keyring

The last command is only needed if you set up APT updates. Your originals, generated files and settings are kept. To disable just the update source while keeping the app, run only the last command.

A small app, still growing

Found a rough edge?
Let’s smooth it out.

Filewink is made by Ayush Awasthi. Useful feedback helps make the next version better for everyone.

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