Microsoft launches Files for Windows Phone 8.1, a file management app with search, sharing, and SD card support

Following an announcement on Reddit at the start of the month, Microsoft today released the much-anticipated Files app for Windows Phone 8.1, finally bringing a file management system to the mobile OS. You can download it now directly from the Windows Phone Store.

The free app includes the following functionality:

• Access files stored on your phone and SD card.
• Browse, search and launch files.
• Easily share one file or multiple files.
• Create folders to organize your files.
• Copy, move, rename and delete files.

Microsoft says the official file manager app “makes it easy and intuitive to manage your files on your device running Windows Phone 8.1.” PR-speak aside, it’s important to note that this app only works on the latest Windows Phone version.