Too many folders to click through
PDF
MD
XLSX
MP4
Finder takes too many clicks
Too many windows piling up
Too many files to dig through
Get your files faster, without leaving your work
Call it from the edge
Nudge the pointer to the screen edge and the window slides out — no app switching.
Switch to your work folder
Your folders sit across the top. One click jumps straight in, no digging through nested directories.
Hover to preview
Hover a file and press Space for a preview right beside it — Markdown, audio, subtitles and more.
Drag it into your app
Drag a file straight into Keynote, Mail, a chat window and more.
More ways to work with your files
Smart Workspaces
Create a folder group for each scenario or kind of work, and the right one shows up with whichever app is in front.
Multi-level Tags
Tag assets in a hierarchy like Assets / Design / Icons, then filter down from a parent tag.
Audio Asset Mode
See the rhythm in the waveform, click to preview, and jump to any point instantly.
Right-click Tools
Compress video, extract audio, convert formats and more. One right-click, and tasks queue up in the background.
Creative Asset Modes
Dedicated modes for your materials, with browsing and filters that suit each one.
A good fit for every kind of work
Loved by Mac users
Real reviews from the Mac App Store
Exactly what I needed
This app solves my file management problem. About 80% of my work time goes into a handful of folders, and they're buried so deep that I had to click through many levels every single time, which wasted a lot of time. Since I started using it, my efficiency has jumped right away.
TranslatedFinder, rescued
For years I was tormented by how Finder organizes things. This app solves that completely. Thank you to the developer for listening to people like us 😁
TranslatedWorks great
A friend recommended it, and now I can't do without it. The biggest thing is the time it saves: no more jumping back and forth between folders. I'd recommend it to friends who manage files a lot.
TranslatedPretty good, would love a move-files feature
Overall it feels pretty good, and it looks nice too. Could you add a feature for moving files to make organizing easier?
TranslatedFantastic!
Writing papers is so much easier now. I find the images right away and just drag them in. Truly fantastic! So useful!
TranslatedA really good productivity tool
I've tried many similar apps, like FolderPeek, and none of them felt great to use. I didn't hesitate to pay for this one. Could the window transition animation be improved? After the panel appears, it goes from a blank board to showing files, and that blank state looks a bit uncomfortable. Is it caused by slow file loading? Could the file-loading logic be moved earlier so the app looks more efficient visually? (I don't know the actual implementation, so I may be wrong.)
TranslatedA hidden gem
The developer has great ideas. There are plenty of file-shelf apps, but a carry-around folder tool like this is rare. Feature-wise the current version is already very good, and talking with the developer has been a real pleasure. I bought in right away at the early-bird price.
TranslatedSuper useful!
For work I constantly switch between Finder and the browser. I used to keep a folder in the Dock, but having to bring up the Dock every time is a hassle, and it's limited in features. I came across this app by chance. I can open my folders right from the top-right corner, which is super convenient, and there's filtering and more. It solved my pain point right away! The developer is great too, and actively communicates and fixes any bugs I report. I immediately left a five-star review!
TranslatedA thumbs-up after using it
It boosts efficiency quite a bit for work that involves opening the same files over and over. It's also very stable, with hardly any bugs.
TranslatedVery practical, can replace most of Finder
You can open it right from the top menu bar. Born from Finder, yet better than Finder. Very good, though a few UI details still need polish. It would be best to offer mode options, such as a compact mode and a full mode, since most of the time the full feature set isn’t needed. A compact mode could handle most scenarios while saving system resources.
TranslatedA really good app
I hope multiple folder windows can be added. For example, moving the mouse to the top, left, or right of the screen would trigger different areas that show different folder windows.
TranslatedGetting better and better
Nice, thumbs up.
TranslatedFeature suggestion
Could you add a keyboard shortcut for “pin window”? The icon is too small, so it’s a bit hard to click each time.
Translated Does Folder Slice upload my files?
No. Folder Slice runs locally on your Mac and never uploads file information.
Does it replace Finder?
No. It works alongside Finder, so you can reach the files you use most without interrupting your work.
Is Folder Slice free?
Core features are free. Pro adds advanced tools, and new users get a 14-day Pro trial.
How do I open it?
Move the pointer to a screen edge, use a hot corner, or press a global shortcut. No need to open Finder first.
Which Macs does it support?
macOS 15.2 or later, on Apple Silicon and Intel. Multiple displays and Spaces are supported.
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