![]() ![]() It provides a full replacement file browser with many additional features and functionality. The problem with the first approach is you lose access to all those Finder features that did work. More importantly, you lose the tight integration with the operating system. TotalFinder and XtraFinder follow the second approach. They augment Finder with a range of new features that either blend with the current feature, to improve it, or provide an entirely new feature. They're tightly integrated with the operating system to make the file management experience seamless. Suppose, for a moment, that you need to manage files between two different folders, moving them around or even comparing files between the two locations. ![]() If you use Finder, then you would have to open two Finder windows and adjust them accordingly. If you perform this task frequently then it's probable that you have to mess with dozens of open windows and tabs. The dual-pane view saves you the trouble from bloating your desktop with connection windows and file listings, enabling the most effective workflow. It takes tabs and stitches them in a single Finder window. This makes it possible to view the contents of two separate folders in one window, each folder having its own navigation buttons and sidebar. You can create as many of these twin tabs as you want and mix them with regular tabs. When exiting dual-pane mode it reverts the tabs to a single Finder window. To access the dual-pane window in XtraFinder, go to View > Toggle Dual Mode. Select all the files, then drag and drop to the folder on other pane. This way you can move large number of files between folders easily and much faster. If you want to convert Finder in a modern and productive file explorer for the current century, try XtraFinder and FinderPop.įinderPop FinderPop review from Rocketink.PathFinder has some few commands to take advantage of the dual-pane layout. So I think that TotalFinder got first, but XtraFinder is getting better in each release. ![]() There are more features worth checking (selecting files using patterns for example). These are the main reasons that made me switch to XtraFinder. Support templates (also, I use FinderPop for this)ĭisplay a panel to select destination, and save last used path (I use this a lot, but I had to open a default window, navigate, align right of the screen) dual window - vertical (with hotkey) (awesome!) (no more ⌘+i, new window, close new window) show total size of selected items in Status Bar (awesome!) click any item in the path bar to show contents menu (though I use FinderPop) I need to use and test XtraFinder more time to check its stability, but TotalFinder is pretty stable so far.Įxtra features I love from XtraFinder Exclusive features I find XtraFinder faster when drag'n'dropping files to move or copy, specially in remote drives using afp protocol. These are the reasons: TotalFinder v.1.6.2 XtraFinder v0.23 Today I've installed XtraFinder and I'm considering never look back. I had already paid my TotalFinder license so I didn't considere try or switch. Not so long ago XtraFinder appeared as a free alternative. I've been using TotalFinder since the first versions, just for the tabs and folders first features. If you want to improve Finder (I said improve, not replace (PathFinder, Forklift)) you have 2 options: TotalFinder, XtraFinder. It's a shame that apple sells OSX as the most modern OS and it has a so limited file explorer. As a totally obsessed "best tool for the job" osx user I need to keep looking for new apps or for better apps than the ones I'm using now.Īs a lot of users I spend a high percent of my time using the OSX Finder. ![]()
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