Folder Tidy for Mac v2.8.2 Crack Edition Download

Folder Tidy is a smart file organization tool designed specifically for macOS. It can automatically sort disorganized files based on file types, custom rules, and other conditions into tidy subfolders. The software makes efficient use of multi-core CPU performance to handle large volumes of files, including TB-level files, and provides powerful undo functionality, making file organization both efficient and safe.

In actual use, many designers and developers often face the problem of full desktop or download folders. Folder Tidy was created to solve this issue, it is not just a simple file mover, but a file manager with deep analysis capabilities. Through its rule engine, you can achieve a transition from “manual organization” to “automated management.”

One, Core Interface and Work Area Details

After launching Folder Tidy, you will see a simple and clear main window, which is divided into several areas:

1. Source Folder Selection Area (Source Folder): Located at the top of the window. Click the “Select Folder” button or drag the file folder directly to this area to set the path of the messy file folder to be organized.
2. Rule Selection and Configuration Panel (Rules): The core area on the left side of the window.
   • Built-in Rules (Built-in Rules): Lists all preset organization rules, such as “images”, “music”, “documents”, and “source code”. Check the box to enable them.
   • Custom Rules (Custom Rules): Click the “+” button at the bottom to create complex rules based on file names, extensions, creation dates, and file sizes.
   • Rule Editor: Appears when creating or editing custom rules, using predicate (Predicate) format to define conditions.
3. Options and Filter Panel (Options & Filters): Usually located below or to the right of the rules panel.
   • File Type Filter (File Type Filter): Choose to process or exclude specific types of files.
   • Ignored Items (Ignore): Set specific files, folders, aliases, or content with specific Finder tags to be ignored.
   • Target Location (Target): Choose whether the organized files are placed in a new subfolder within the source file folder or moved to a completely different target folder.
4. Preview and Operation Area (Preview & Operation): Located in the center or bottom of the window.
   • File List Preview (Preview): Shows the list of files to be processed in some versions.
   • Operation Buttons (Buttons): Includes the main “Organize” button and “Undo” button.
   • Progress Indicator (Progress): Displays the progress of the organization or undo operation.
5. Menu Bar (Menu): Contains standard menus such as “File”, “Edit”, “View”, “Window”, and “Help”, with advanced settings and history functions often located here.

Two, Complete Operation Process: From Organization to Undo

Step 1: Select Source Folder

1. Open the Folder Tidy application.
2. In the main window’s “Source Folder” area, click the “Select Folder” button.
3. In the pop-up Finder window, select the messy file folder you want to organize and then click “Open”.
4. Shortcut: After opening the folder selection dialog, you can use Cmd + Shift + G to quickly jump to the path.

Step 2: Configure Organization Rules

1. In the left rules panel, browse the “Built-in Rules” list.
2. Based on your needs, check one or more rules. For example, check “images”, “documents”, and “archive” at the same time.
3. If you need more precise control, click the “+” button at the bottom of the rules panel to create a custom rule.
   • Name the rule in the rule editor (e.g., “Old Project Files”).
   • Build conditions using dropdown menus and input fields, such as: file extension contains "psd" and creation date earlier than 2015-01-01.
   • Click “Save” to add the rule to the list and enable it.

Step 3: Set Options and Filters (Optional)

1. In the options panel, you can:
   • Select “Process Only These Types of Files” or “Exclude These Types of Files” in the “File Type” section and add specific extensions.
   • In the “Ignore” section, add specific files or folders that you do not want to be processed.
   • In the “Location” section, choose “Create a new subfolder within the source file folder” (default) or “Move to a different folder”. If you choose the latter, specify a target folder.

Step 4: Execute Organization

1. After confirming all settings, click the prominent “Organize” button in the central or bottom area of the window.
2. The software will start scanning and processing files, moving them to the corresponding subfolders (such as “Images”, “Documents”, “Old Project Files”, etc.) using all CPU cores for quick file movement.
3. Wait for the progress bar to complete, and the organization is finished. You can now visit the source file folder to see the orderly new structure.

Step 5: Undo Operation (If Needed to Restore)

1. If you are not satisfied with the organization result, you can undo it immediately or at any future time.
2. Click the “Undo” button in the main window.
3. The software will list available undo history (based on time points). Choose the most recent consolidation operation to undo.
4. Click OK, and all moved files will be restored to their original positions.
5. Menu Path: You can also manage all undo points through the “File” -> “Show Undo History” menu path in the menu bar, and selectively delete or undo.

Three, Advanced Features

1. Create Powerful Custom Rules

• Using the “Predicate” editor, you can combine multiple conditions to achieve complex logic. For example: (file type is image) AND (pixel width is greater than 1024) AND (modification date is within the last 30 days), to organize recent high-resolution photos.
• The “Target Subfolder Name” in the rule can dynamically reference file attributes, such as using %creation year% to categorize photos by year.

2. Use the “Ignore” Function to Protect Important Files

• In addition to ignoring files with specific names, make sure to use the “Ignore Items with Tags” feature. Before organizing, mark key files with a specific color tag (such as red) in Finder, and set them to be ignored in the software. This is a double safeguard.

3. Batch Processing and Scheduled Tasks (Indirect Implementation)

• Although Folder Tidy does not have built-in scheduled tasks, you can save a set of satisfied rules (the software usually remembers the last settings). Then, combine macOS’s “Automator” or “Shortcuts” app to record a workflow, run it quickly when needed, or manually execute it periodically.

4. Efficiently Manage Undo History

• Regularly clean up old undo points through “File” -> “Show Undo History” to free up disk space. The new software supports quick filtering and deletion of old records based on creation date.

Four, Common Issues and Solutions

Issue 1: After organizing, some files are not moved and remain in their original location.

Causes and Solutions:

• No match with any rule: Check if the file type is covered by the rules you have enabled. You can create a “Miscellaneous” or “Uncategorized” catch-all rule to capture the remaining files.
• Excluded by filters: Check the “File Type” filter and the “Ignore” list to confirm that the file is not excluded.
• File is being used: Ensure the file is not being opened by any other application.

Issue 2: Undo operations fail or prompt that the undo file cannot be found.

Causes and Solutions:

• Undo data is deleted: Undo data is typically stored in a specific directory. If you manually cleaned the system cache or software-supported files, it may cause undo failures. Do not manually delete related files.
• Source or target folder is renamed/moved: Before performing the undo operation, ensure that the source folder and the target subfolder path created during the organization have not changed.
• Software Bug: Try restarting Folder Tidy. Ensure you are using the latest version (such as 2.8.2), which has fixed related undo issues.

Issue 3: Organizing is not as fast as expected, especially when dealing with many files.

Causes and Solutions:

• Target location is on an external drive or network volume: Moving files to an external hard drive or network location is limited by I/O performance. It is recommended to first organize files on a local SSD, then migrate them all.
• Rules are too complex: Very complex custom rules increase computational overhead. Try simplifying the rules or organizing them in multiple steps.

Five, Folder Tidy for Mac Shortcut Summary

提示：部分快捷键可能因软件版本不同而有所差异。最准确的快捷键信息请参考 Folder Tidy 菜单栏中各命令右侧的标注。