A familiar way around
Tabs, a folder tree, breadcrumbs, and back, forward, and up. Everything sits where you expect it.
Free and open source · macOS 14+ · Apple silicon and Intel
Windows Explorer feel. Right at home on Mac.
A native file manager for people who like their Mac and miss Windows Explorer. Tabs, a folder tree, dual panes, and search — Developer ID signed and notarized.
Version 0.11.3
3.6 MB
MIT license
Your files, your way
The navigation you know, with the Mac features you already use.
Room for both folders
Open two panes side by side. Drag files between folders, reorder tabs, or pull a tab into its own window.
Find it, then get to it
Search folders and subfolders with highlighted matches, file details, and clickable paths back to the containing folder.
Everyday file actions
Copy, cut, paste, rename, move, and trash, with familiar shortcuts, conflict handling, and undo.
This Mac
Drives, storage usage, mounted network shares, and locally available cloud folders such as Google Drive and OneDrive, in one view.
Still a Mac app
Quick Look, thumbnails, Finder color tags, light and dark modes, and a configurable global shortcut.
ZIPs made simple
Compress a selection into a ZIP, or Extract All into a named folder. Choose a destination, handle conflicts, and undo. Standard ZIPs only — no passwords, Finder tags, or resource forks.
Open with your tools
Open With lists compatible apps. Open folders in your terminal, and text, JSON, or YAML in your editor. Properties uses the native Get Info window.
Open source
Built with Swift and AppKit and shared under the MIT license. Ideas, bugs, and forks are welcome on GitHub.
Up and running in a moment
01
Download Explorer
One DMG for Apple silicon and Intel. Version 0.11.3 is about 3.6 MB and requires macOS 14 or later.
02
Drag it into Applications
Open the DMG, then drag Explorer into the Applications folder. The release is Developer ID signed and notarized.
03
Make yourself at home
Pin your folders and set a favorite shortcut. Updates are signed with Sparkle — check from Explorer → Check for Updates.
Download and source
Free to download. No account, subscription, or license key.
Questions
Will it work on my Mac?
Explorer requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later. One universal download supports Apple silicon and Intel.
Does it replace Finder?
Explorer is a standalone file manager for everyday browsing. Finder stays available for system features.
Can I see Google Drive and network folders?
Yes, when those folders are already available on the Mac. Install and sign in to the cloud provider’s app, or mount the share first. Explorer does not sync the cloud itself.
Is it really free?
Yes. It is open source under the MIT license. There is no subscription, account, or license key.