File Find
File Find is an open-source file search utility for macOS that helps you locate files and folders with advanced filters and saved searches.
What is File Find?
File Find is a native desktop utility for searching files and folders on macOS. It is published by Pixel Master and is designed for people who need more control than basic Finder searches, such as filtering by location, attributes, and other criteria. The app can run multiple searches, show results in a dedicated list, and help you reveal matched items in Finder. It also supports saving searches and filter sets so repeated cleanup, comparison, or organization tasks are easier to reuse. File Find is available as open-source software and is also offered for other desktop platforms, but the macOS app is focused on local file-search workflows on your Mac.
Key features
- Search for files and folders with multiple filters
- Run multiple searches and monitor their status
- Reveal matched items directly in Finder
- Save searches for later reuse
- Export and import filter sets
- Find duplicate files
- Compare search results for organization tasks
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
File Find is a legitimate file-search tool, and access to your files is normal for its purpose. Some searches may work better when the app is granted broader file access, including Full Disk Access, so only allow that if you want it to search protected locations too. If you remove the app, any saved searches or app-specific settings may no longer be available.
Recommendation: Keep File Find if you use its advanced search filters, duplicate-finding tools, or saved searches. If you no longer use it, you can remove it without affecting macOS itself, though you may lose saved search setups and app preferences.
Common paths
/Applications/File Find.app
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