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Default Folder X for Mac

Enhances Open and Save dialogs.

$34.96
In English
Version 6.1.3
4.3
Based on 427 user rates

Default Folder X overview

Default Folder X attaches a toolbar to the right side of the Open and Save dialogs in any OS X-native application. The toolbar gives you fast access to various folders and commands. You just click on the buttons to go to your favorite and recently used folders, manage the folders and files shown in the list, and make changes to your settings. It also fixes a number of problems in Open and Save dialogs, "rebounding" to the last selected file, putting the path listing back in the top menu, and correcting bugs in scrolling column views.

Features:
  • Directory assistant: You can access the contents of your recent, favorite, and open folders right from Default Folder X's toolbar.
  • Real time saving: If you're constantly saving things inside the same folder, Default Folder X can remember that folder for you.
  • Finder management: Default Folder X lets you open up or save to any Finder window with a single click.
  • Instant Recall: To help you quickly return to folders you've recently used, Default Folder X remembers them for you.
  • Spotlight on the spot: Default Folder X lets you add Spotlight keywords, OpenMeta tags, and Finder labels on the spot, while you're still in the Save dialog.
  • Information central: With Default Folder X you get previews below every Open dialog, expanded to fill the available space. Need to see more detail? Click on the image and it zooms up to full size.
  • Workflow without work: Rather than make you learn and set up a new application, Default Folder X blends into OS X.

What’s new in version 6.1.3

  • Eliminated a crash that could occur upon opening a file dialog when tag information in your Finder settings was corrupted or missing.
  • Fixed a bug that could result in crashes when the macOS window server delivered unexpected or erroneous data.
  • Correctly detect Sequoia save dialogs that include a format popup (such as when saving RTF files in TextEdit).
  • Default Folder X accurately tracks recent Microsoft Word documents stored on OneDrive and Sharepoint.
  • Fixed a bug that could cause crashes when closing previews of certain media files.
  • The construction of Default Folder X's hierarchical menus is faster.
  • Fixed a crash that could occur when quitting Default Folder X.
  • You can now bring up the Quick Search window using AppleScript or Shortcuts.
  • The "defaultfolderx" URL scheme can be used to bring up Default Folder X's menu, Quick Search window, Finder drawer, and settings.

Default Folder X for Mac

$34.96
In English
Version 6.1.3

What users say about Default Folder X

Johninsapporo
By Johninsapporo on Dec 8 2023 for v.6.0.3

Value: 5.0

Beyond price. This app is essential. It should be built into the macos. There is nothing I dislike, but the survey wouldn't let me complete unless I added something.

Other user ratings:

Ease of use | 5.0
Features | 5.0
Reliability | 5.0
Customer support | 5.0
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4.3

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Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Apr 18 2024
6.0.4
5.0
Apr 18 2024
5.0
Version: 6.0.4
v6.0.5 is out. "Version 6.0.5: • You can paste or type a complete path into the Quick Search window to open an item at that location. • Default Folder X now shows the correct name, icon and location for OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox and Box folders. • The history of recent Finder windows is updated when any tab of a Finder window is closed, not just when a window or its frontmost tab is closed. • Items that you've added to the Finder drawer or Drag Zone are updated instead of being removed when the items they refer to are moved or renamed. • Fixed a bug that could cause a Finder window to jump back to its previous location and size after being resized if Default Folder X's drawer was attached to it. • If you've customized the name of a Favorite, changing that Favorite to point to a different folder will not change its name. • The ToggleFinderDrawer AppleScript command returns a boolean result indicating whether the drawer is open. • Fixed a bug in Finder-click that prevented it from recognizing QSpace windows on a second display. • There's a new Info button in the Folders tab of the settings to explain what a Folder Set is. • Updated support for Alfred 5."
stewartnlex
stewartnlex
Dec 28 2023
6.0.3
0.0
Dec 28 2023
0.0
Version: 6.0.3
Can Default Folder X increase the size of thumbnails that appear when any given site's "Upload" button is used ? I'm not talking about increasing the size of thumbnails when I've opened files on my desktop, Apple provides a slider in View Options for that, but when the Upload button at websites is clicked, the tumbnails are ridiculously tiny. On my iMac's 27 inch screen the thumbnails are 20mm in size at their largest, making it impossible to see any detail prior to uploading. If Default Folder X can enlarge them, is it fairly simple to do and can it be set as the default or does it have to be done with each upload? Thanks.
Johninsapporo
Johninsapporo
Dec 8 2023
6.0.3
5.0
Dec 8 2023
5.0
Version: 6.0.3
A Mac without Default Folder would be like driving in Tokyo with no map or Map App.
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Nov 4 2023
6.0.1
5.0
Nov 4 2023
5.0
Version: 6.0.1
UPGRADE PRICING is ~49% off, depending upon the current value of the EURO vs your currency.
DrPfaff
DrPfaff
Sep 27 2023
6.0
5.0
Sep 27 2023
5.0
Version: 6.0
The very first app I install on a new computer. Mandatory as far as I’m concerned.
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Apr 18 2024
6.0.4
5.0
Apr 18 2024
5.0
Version: 6.0.4
tjekov37
tjekov37
Nov 19 2023
6.0.1
5.0
Nov 19 2023
5.0
Version: 6.0.1
Aargl
Aargl
Oct 17 2023
6.0.1
5.0
Oct 17 2023
5.0
Version: 6.0.1
Graphic-Mac
Graphic-Mac
Jan 23 2023
5.7.4
5.0
Jan 23 2023
5.0
Version: 5.7.4
VRH
VRH
Dec 27 2022
5.7.3
5.0
Dec 27 2022
5.0
Version: 5.7.3
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makareim
Nov 13 2022
5.7.1
5.0
Nov 13 2022
5.0
Version: 5.7.1
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RobertAudi
Sep 29 2022
5.7
5.0
Sep 29 2022
5.0
Version: 5.7
Sigil
Sigil
Aug 14 2022
5.6.6
5.0
Aug 14 2022
5.0
Version: 5.6.6
Johninsapporo
Johninsapporo
May 25 2022
5.6.5
5.0
May 25 2022
5.0
Version: 5.6.5
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zlazkow
Mar 26 2022
5.6.4
5.0
Mar 26 2022
5.0
Version: 5.6.4
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Nov 22 2020
5.0
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