MacPaw Hider 2
MacPaw Hider 2 is a macOS privacy app for hiding and encrypting files, folders, and notes in a password-protected vault.
What is MacPaw Hider 2?
MacPaw Hider 2 is a macOS security and privacy app designed to help users keep sensitive files, folders, and notes out of casual view. It stores selected content in an encrypted vault protected by a password, making it useful for personal documents, private media, and other confidential items kept on a Mac. The app also integrates with Finder workflows so users can add items they want to hide without complicated setup. Typical use cases include protecting financial records, personal photos, work documents, and text notes on a shared or frequently accessed computer. Hider 2 was published by MacPaw Inc. as a native Mac utility focused on local file privacy rather than cloud storage or team sharing. Users usually encounter it as a dedicated privacy tool for organizing and securing sensitive data on their Mac.
Key features
- Hide files and folders in an encrypted vault
- Store private text notes behind password protection
- Organize protected items into separate collections
- Add content from Finder for quicker hiding workflows
- Keep sensitive photos, videos, and documents out of plain view
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
This is a legitimate privacy utility, but its purpose means it can contain sensitive documents, photos, videos, and notes that you may not want to lose. Access to your files is normal for this kind of app because it needs to import and protect the items you choose. Before removing it, make sure you no longer need anything stored in its vault and that you still know the password needed to open protected content.
Recommendation: Keep MacPaw Hider 2 if you still use it to protect private files or notes. If you no longer rely on it, remove it only after exporting or confirming access to any hidden content so you do not lock yourself out of important personal data.
Common paths
/Applications/Hider 2.app
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/Hider 2
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.macpaw.site.Hider2.plist
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