Path Finder
Copy, delete, and sync files
Mac
Version 26.1.10
macOS 13.0 or later
33.9 MB
19 languages
When Finder is not enough, Cocoatech’s Path Finder will fill all the gaps for you. An advanced file manager for Mac, the app enables you to copy, delete, view, and sync heaps of files across different locations. It’s based on the unique modular system, with a list of customizable features you can add and remove from the interface at any time.
View and change hidden files
Collect files in a temporary Drop Stack
Manage files in a dual-pane view
Compare and sync folders across disks
Path Finder features
A no-brainer interface
Path Finder’s interface may look information-heavy, but as soon as you do a few clicks, you’ll know how to use every part of it to your advantage. Get a complete view of disks, batch copy, type file names in Path Navigator, and integrate with your Dropbox without reading any manuals.
Dual pane view
Set the app’s sidebar to show only those file locations you use most frequently. If you want to work across two disks or folders at the same time, switch to the dual-pane functionality. With Path Finder, nothing gets lost in the shuffle while you multitask.
Drop Stack for temporary storing
On the left side of the app’s window, you’ll find a file grid — the place where you can collect items before moving them anywhere else. Simply select a batch of files and move them to the Drop Stack. It’s a perfect temporary spot if you want to do some housekeeping on Mac.
Modules for extra customizability
The feature that Finder lacks badly — a modular system, enabling you to add and remove commands, according to your needs. Via the menu bar, open Window > Modules and select the actions you want Path Finder to perform. From showing permissions to adding file info.
Manage hidden files
For security reasons, you can choose to make some of your files hidden on Mac. This doesn’t stop Path Finder from keeping them controlled, though. You can enable the option of showing invisible files via the View menu and manage them the same way you deal with all the others.
Syncing folders and more
Transfer files in batches or compare contents of folders across disks with Path Finder’s FolderSync feature. Prefer to manage your files in cloud storage? Use Cloud Folder Uploader to upload and organize files on Google Drive, Dropbox, SFTP/FTP, Amazon S3, or Backblaze.
Ratings and reviews
Path Finder
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1575 ratings
bsh
Oct 24, 2026
App version: 26.1.9
I've been using Path Finder outside of Setapp for many, many years, and I've seen it through a lot of different versions. At this point, I'm virtually dependant on it because Finder feels inadequate in comparison. That said, though, Path Finder seems to introduce more new bugs with each major version, too. If you can live with that, then check out Path Finder. But lately, they've been making "improvements" that I do not like because they disrupt my way of doing things for years. I use an old version of TextExpander to rename files, but when it pops open a sheet for me to enter info, Path Finder decides what I really meant was to name the file <blank>.<extension> and so it gets hidden since the file name now starts with a dot. Showing hidden files isn't really the solution. The solution is to put it back like it was and keep the rename open when I switch focus to the TextExpander sheet.
Alexa Mo
Oct 21, 2026
App version: 26.1.10
So in icon view, I’m guessing the 'looping' with arrow keys when reaching the edge and going to the next line of files isn’t coming back? It hasn’t been there for several updates, so that’s why I’m assuming. And also, the copying of the image previews in the info panel has been back to copying them as tiny pixelated/blurry images again. Several things I wish worked better or at least how they used to, but I like the customization of it and I’m used to it at this point, but I find myself having to go back to Finder for a lot more tasks than I used to, unfortunately.
Dan Buffington
Sep 26, 2026
App version: 26.1.9
PathFinder is a great document and directory expansion tool for file management. It picks up where the Apple Finder leaves off and give you more features and customization.
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