FAQ
Questions, answered.
Is Folio a replacement for Finder?
Folio is a Finder alternative. You can keep using Finder whenever you like.
Is there a free trial?
Yes, 7 days. After that a license is needed.
Which Macs are supported?
macOS 14 or later.
How many Macs can I use a license on?
One Mac per license. You can move it to another Mac by deactivating it first.
Is it on the App Store?
No. Folio is sold directly.
Does Folio collect my data?
No analytics or tracking, and your files never leave your Mac. The internet is used only when you click Activate or Deactivate.
Will browsing download my iCloud files?
No. Files that are not downloaded from iCloud are never downloaded by browsing.
Can I undo a file operation?
Yes, every operation can be undone. Delete goes to the Trash.
Mac file manager basics
Quick answers about Finder, the file manager built into every Mac.
How to open file manager on Mac
Click the Finder icon, the blue smiling face at the left end of the Dock. You can also press ⌘N while in Finder to open a new window, or click the desktop and choose File > New Finder Window.
How to open file manager in Mac with the keyboard
Press ⌘Space to open Spotlight, type "Finder" and press Return. To open a Finder window quickly from any app, switch to Finder by clicking its Dock icon and press ⌘N.
Where is file manager on Mac
The Mac file manager is Finder. Its icon is the first icon in the Dock. It is built into macOS, so there is nothing to install.
Where is file manager in Mac if the Dock icon is missing
Open Spotlight with ⌘Space and search for Finder, or click the desktop and use File > New Finder Window. Finder is always running on a Mac and cannot be uninstalled.
What is the file manager in Mac OS called
It is called Finder. Finder has been the Mac file manager since the original Macintosh in 1984, and it is the Mac equivalent of File Explorer on Windows.
What is the Mac equivalent of Windows File Explorer
Finder. If you want an Explorer-style layout on Mac, with tabs, an address bar and a details pane, a Finder alternative such as Folio provides it.
How do I show the path bar in Finder
Open Finder and choose View > Show Path Bar. It shows the full folder path at the bottom of the window.
How do I show hidden files on Mac
In Finder, press ⌘⇧. (Command, Shift, period) to show or hide hidden files.
How do I go to a specific folder in Finder
Press ⌘⇧G, type the folder path and press Return. In Folio, press ⌘P for Quick Open and type a few letters of the folder name.
Is there a better file manager for Mac than Finder
It depends on how you work. Many people add a Mac file manager app for tabs, faster search or safer file operations. See our guide to the best Mac file manager.
Want more than Finder offers? Read about the best Mac file manager or try Folio as a Finder alternative.