File Cabinet Pro for Mac v8.7.4 Lightweight File Manager Activated Version Download

File Cabinet Pro is a menu bar file management tool designed specifically for macOS. It allows users to quickly navigate, access, and manage files without taking up desktop space. Users can directly perform operations in the menu bar such as open, move, rename, compress, tag, move to trash, copy, and paste. The app supports local preview and editing of multiple file types, and can also open files with external applications. Its interface offers three browsing modes: icon, list, and column view, making it easy for users to efficiently navigate the file tree in different scenarios.

In addition, File Cabinet Pro is a document-based application with a built-in text editor, image viewer, PDF viewer, and media player, providing users with an integrated file processing experience.

1. Core Features

With File Cabinet Pro, you can perform the following operations:

• File and Directory Management
  • Create subdirectories.
  • Click to enter a subdirectory and open documents.
  • Open directories in new tabs.
  • Rename, copy, and paste files.
  • Compress files or move them to the trash.
  • Show hidden files and package contents.
  • Reveal selected files in Finder.
• Views and Personalization
  • Browse items in icon, list, or column view.
  • Create a list of frequently used directories in the sidebar.
  • Set to launch at login (optional, off by default).
  • Set a global hotkey to quickly show/hide the window (optional, off by default).
• Built-in Toolset
  • Create and edit .txt, .rtf, .rtfd, .md files with a lightweight text editor.
  • Create files in the above formats from clipboard text data.
  • Rotate, crop, and apply filters to images with the image editor.
  • Watch videos and play audio with the built-in media player.
  • View PDF documents with the PDF viewer.
  • Create audio recordings.
• Advanced and Service Features
  • Preview files with QuickLook by pressing the space bar.
  • Share files via sharing extensions (e.g., Mail, Messages).
  • Create text documents from Finder using the Finder extension (requires enabling in System Settings).
  • Verify SHA256, SHA1, or MD5 checksums of files via system services.
  • Save web archives (.webarchive) and website shortcuts (.webloc).
  • Save email content as RTF files.
  • Save screenshots directly to File Cabinet Pro.
  • Restore previous versions of supported file types.

2. What’s New in Version 8.7.3

This update mainly includes the following improvements and fixes:

1. Favorites Access Optimization
   • When a folder in Favorites is inaccessible because its volume is not mounted, a warning icon is displayed (previous versions would remove the item).
   • Clicking such a folder brings up a prompt with an option to remount (if possible).
   • For local unmounted volumes (e.g., disk images), attempts to auto-mount.
2. Interface and Interaction Improvements
   • Folder icons now visually indicate whether they are empty (requires macOS 26.0 or later).
   • Added keyboard shortcut Option+Command+T to hide the toolbar.
3. Bug Fixes
   • Fixed an issue where icons occasionally loaded incorrectly in column view.
   • Fixed layout errors in icon view when using collapsed groups.
   • Other minor optimizations and bug fixes.

3. Screenshots

4. Detailed Installation Guide

Installing File Cabinet Pro is simple, but to ensure smooth activation, please follow these steps.

Step 1: Download and Open the Installer

Click the download link on this page to get the .dmg installer for File Cabinet Pro v8.7.4. Double-click the downloaded .dmg file; the system will automatically mount it and open the installation window.

Step 2: Drag and Drop to Install

In the pop-up window, you will see the File Cabinet Pro icon and a shortcut to the Applications folder. Simply drag the File Cabinet Pro icon to the Applications folder on the right to complete the installation.

Step 3: First Launch and System Permissions

Open File Cabinet Pro from Launchpad or the Applications folder. Because it comes from an unidentified developer, macOS may show a security prompt. Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security, and click “Open Anyway” at the bottom of the page.

Step 4: Grant Accessibility Permissions

File Cabinet Pro requires accessibility permissions to respond to global hotkeys. When first run, the system will prompt you; click “Open System Settings” and check File Cabinet Pro in the Accessibility list. If no prompt appears, manually go to System Settings > Privacy & Security > Accessibility and add it.

Step 5: Activation and Setup

After launching the app, click the File Cabinet Pro icon in the menu bar and select “Preferences”. In the “Activation” tab, enter the activation code we provide (usually included with the download link) and click “Activate” to unlock all features.

Step 6: Configure Global Hotkey (Optional)

In the “General” tab of Preferences, you can set a global hotkey to quickly show or hide the File Cabinet Pro window. We recommend setting it to Option+Space for quick access.

5. FAQ

We have compiled the most common questions users encounter to help you quickly resolve any doubts during use.

Question 1: Why can’t File Cabinet Pro open from the menu bar?

Please check whether the app has been granted accessibility permissions. Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security > Accessibility and ensure the checkbox next to File Cabinet Pro is checked. If it still doesn’t work, try restarting the app.

Question 2: How can I quickly move files to a specific folder?

In File Cabinet Pro, you can drag files directly onto a frequently used directory in the sidebar. Alternatively, right-click the file, select “Move To”, and choose the target folder from the list. This is more efficient than dragging in Finder.

Question 3: What formats does the built-in text editor support?

The built-in editor supports .txt, .rtf, .rtfd, and .md formats. For plain text, it supports syntax highlighting; for rich text, you can directly adjust fonts, colors, and paragraph styles. It is ideal for quick notes or editing configuration files.

Question 4: How can I save screenshots directly to File Cabinet Pro?

In Preferences > Screenshots, you can specify a folder as the screenshot save directory. Then, when you use macOS’s built-in screenshot tool (Command+Shift+3/4/5), screenshots will automatically be saved to that folder, eliminating the need to move them manually.

Question 5: Why does my Favorites folder show a warning icon?

This usually happens because the disk or volume containing the folder is not mounted. For example, an external drive has been ejected or a disk image has been unmounted. Please connect the device or remount the volume, and the warning icon will disappear automatically. If the problem persists, try restarting File Cabinet Pro.

Question 6: Does File Cabinet Pro support batch renaming?

Currently, the app does not directly provide batch renaming. However, you can use macOS’s built-in batch rename feature (select multiple files in Finder, right-click, and choose “Rename X Items”), then manage them with File Cabinet Pro afterward.

Question 7: How can I verify the integrity of downloaded files?

File Cabinet Pro has a built-in checksum tool. Right-click the file, select “Services” > “File Cabinet Pro” > “Verify SHA256”. You can also use Terminal commands, but the built-in tool is more intuitive. We recommend verifying immediately after download to ensure the file has not been tampered with.

Question 8: Will my previous settings be lost after updating?

Usually not. File Cabinet Pro’s settings are saved in preference files in your user directory. These files are not overwritten during updates. However, to be safe, you can back up the file “~/Library/Preferences/com.filecabinetpro.plist” before updating.

Question 9: How do I uninstall File Cabinet Pro?

Move File Cabinet Pro from the Applications folder to the Trash. Then go to “~/Library/Preferences/” and delete its preference files, as well as related folders in “~/Library/Application Support/”. This will completely remove all residual data.

Question 10: What should I do if the activation code is invalid?

Please check whether the activation code was entered correctly, paying attention to case and special characters. If it is still invalid, please leave a comment via the contact information on this page, and we will handle it promptly. Usually, the activation code is provided with the download link.

6. Common Mac Shortcuts Table

The following table lists common shortcuts for File Cabinet Pro and macOS to improve your efficiency.