.com.apple.Finder.sharedprefs.plist
A Finder property list in /Users/Shared that stores shared Finder preference data used by macOS for file browsing behavior and related settings.
What is .com.apple.Finder.sharedprefs.plist?
This file is a macOS property list associated with Finder, the built-in file manager used to browse files, folders, drives, and network locations on a Mac. Property list files store structured settings data, and Finder uses plist-based preferences for parts of its behavior and interface configuration. Because this item is named .com.apple.Finder.sharedprefs.plist and sits in /Users/Shared, it points to shared Finder-related preference data rather than a normal personal document. Users may encounter files like this when reviewing disk usage, shared folders, or hidden items during cleanup. It is not an app and does not provide direct features on its own; it serves as supporting settings data for system file-management workflows.
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Safety overview
Status: Use with caution
This is a hidden plist file tied to Apple Finder settings data. Plist files are configuration files, and changing or removing Finder preference data can reset browsing, view, or shared behavior settings. The location in /Users/Shared is unusual compared with standard per-user Finder preferences in ~/Library/Preferences, so if this file is unexpectedly large, recently modified, or recreated frequently, inspect its contents and ownership before taking action. Avoid editing it unless you know which process depends on it.
Recommendation: Keep this file if multiple users or a managed workflow on the Mac depends on shared Finder behavior. If you are cleaning up space, do not target it first, because deleting it may only remove settings and the file can be recreated. Review the file’s size, modification date, and ownership, and only remove it after confirming no shared Finder customization or management tool on the Mac relies on it.
File path
/Users/Shared/.com.apple.Finder.sharedprefs.plist
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