# gio > Handle local and virtual files (GVfs). > Part of GLib used in GNOME-based systems. > More information: . - Open a file with the default application (e.g. PDF, image): `gio open {{path/to/file}}` - List files in a directory: `gio list {{path/to/directory}}` - Show information about a file: `gio info {{path/to/file}}` - Copy a file: `gio copy {{path/to/source}} {{path/to/destination}}` - Send a file to the trash (reversible): `gio trash {{path/to/file}}`