A Better Way to Find Files on Your Mac
Search specific folders, browse with arrow keys, filter by type, and more.
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Intel & Apple Silicon | macOS 13+
Search specific folders, browse with arrow keys, filter by type, and more.
See how FileMinutes handles your everyday file searches.
Know exactly which folders to check? Search inside them directly
downloads>invoice finds invoices only in Downloads ~/Projects/ClientName>report searches that exact project folder Search everywhere first, then zoom in on the folders that matter
invoice<downloads - search first then filter to Downloads Explore files and folders in any direction with arrow keys
What our users are saying about FileMinutes.
FileMinutes dramatically reduces the friction of finding and opening files. Its clever methodology makes it trivial to jump directly to the document you want. It is a fast, practical utility that streamlines a task every Mac user performs dozens of times a day.
— Lou Plummer ↗
This is an unobtrusive and helpful app. It worked better than the native search in Finder, and I found it faster and easier to get to where I wanted than Spotlight. Well worth a try.
— Reddit user
I’ve always found it odd that Finder defaults to searching globally and throughout the contents of entire files, and while I’ve configured it to search within the folder I’m in, I have to manually type in “name: X” every time I want to search just for file names and manually click in the dropdown menu, so FileMinutes is a good improvement on that front.
— Reddit user
We believe working with files should be simple and fast. Every tool you need is just a keystroke away, helping you stay focused on what matters.
Filter by extensions (.pdf, .txt) or smart categories (.image, .document).
Browse your folders without leaving the search bar. Use up/down arrow keys to select folder and Tab to move in or Shift-tab to move out.
Save frequently used files and folders as favorites for instant access from the home screen.
Take action on your files instantly. Open, copy, or preview files with keyboard shortcuts
Browse and manage your Finder windows right from FileMinutes. See all open windows and tabs, switch between them, or close them instantly.
Pick up where you left off. Your previous searches are saved on the home screen for quick access.
Fine-tune your searches by choosing which folders and file types to include or skip.
Find files by searching their contents. Supports PDFs, Markdown, documents, and text files.
Preview files instantly with Spacebar. Use arrow keys to browse photos and folders while in preview mode.
FileMinutes is committed to privacy and security, ensuring your data remains under your control.
The FileMinutes does not track or collect any data on how you use the app
Your files remain local and private unless you explicitly choose to share them
FileMinutes, a native Swift app, is Apple Notarized, ensuring secure and safe use on your Mac
Frequenty asked questions
Yes! We offer a 14-days free trial of FileMinutes Pro. This gives you full access to all features, allowing you to experience the power of FileMinutes before making a purchase.
Yes. We understand our standard pricing may not be equally affordable worldwide. If you live in a lower-income country, please email support@fileminutes.com for discounted pricing.
Yes, send an email from your university email to support@fileminutes.com to get a student discount.
FileMinutes is compatible with macOS version 13 (Ventura) and all later versions. We continuously update our app to ensure compatibility with the latest macOS releases.
FileMinutes uses Spotlight index to search files, which means that external drives are supported as long as they are indexed by Spotlight. For unsupported drives, you can use Path navigation to access files.
Try FileMinutes Pro for 14 days. No credit card required.