Work in progress...  There is a lot of software out there that will work fine with the 1581 for basic tasks.  This list is for software that specifically calls out compatibility and sometimes takes advantage of advanced features like sub-directories.

last updated July 21st, 2023

• Utilities

  • Archivers / Compression

    • PuZip64 v1.13
    • PuZip128 v1.13

  • Data Conversion

    • Big Blue Reader v4.10
    • D128it v1.00Beta
    • Tiny Yellow Brother

  • Directory Editors

    • 1581 Director v1.0
    • 1581 Directory Doctor
    • 1581 Manipulator v2
    • Dir Edit SFD-1541-1581
    • Dir Master 1581
    • Directory Re-arranger & Expander v2.1

  • Disk Checkers

    • Renew 1581 Floppy

  • Disk Editors

    • 1581 Disk Doctor [WDR]
    • 1581 Sector Editor

  • Fast Loaders

    • Quickload 1581

  • File Copiers

    • 1581 File Copy
    • 1581 LM Backup
    • DraCopy 128 v1.0e
    • PuterTechn's File Copy

  • Miscellaneous Utilities

    • 1581 Autostart Device # Changer - Create a floppy that auto changes the device # when the 1581 is turned on or reset
    • 1581 SubPartition Aid
    • Autoboot Manager 
    • Recover 1581 - Unscratch files

  • Multi-Purpose Tools

    • 1581 Utility 128 v1.0
    • Super 81 Utilities
    • Big Blue Reader 128 v2.02

• Applications

  • Printing Related

    • 1541/1581 List Processor
    • 1581 Disk Jacket Lister v1.1