Feature • Last updated: April 15, 2025

Flexible File Editing Solutions

FTPie bridges your files with any local application or powerful cloud editors. Whether you prefer native apps or collaborative cloud tools, FTPie handles all file transfers automatically.

Powerful Cloud Editing

Access Google Docs and Microsoft 365 editors for your files stored anywhere - FTPie automatically transfers documents to the required cloud storage for editing.

Google Docs

  • Requires Google Drive connection
  • Works with files from any storage
  • Automatic format conversion

Microsoft 365

  • Requires OneDrive connection
  • Full Office Online integration
  • Preserves original file formats

Cloud Editing Workflow

  1. Select a file from any connected storage (FTP, Dropbox, etc.)
  2. Choose "Edit in Google Docs" or "Edit in Microsoft 365"
  3. FTPie automatically transfers the file to Google Drive/OneDrive
  4. Edit in the powerful cloud editor
  5. When done, FTPie moves the edited file back to its original location
  6. Temporary cloud copies are automatically cleaned up
Demonstration: Editing workflow with both cloud and local applications

Universal Local Editing

Prefer your local applications? FTPie works with any software installed on your computer:

Supported Applications

  • All office suites (LibreOffice, MS Office, etc.)
  • Code editors (VS Code, Sublime Text, etc.)
  • Creative tools (Photoshop, GIMP, etc.)
  • And any other file editor

Local Editing Workflow

  1. Select file from any storage provider
  2. FTPie downloads to secure temp location
  3. File opens in your default application
  4. Edit normally - changes save locally
  5. FTPie syncs changes back automatically
  6. Temp files are securely removed

Why Use FTPie for Editing?

  • Your choice of editor - use powerful cloud apps or any local software
  • Works with any storage - edit files regardless of where they're stored
  • Zero manual transfers - FTPie handles all file movements automatically