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FileFillet

Mac utility that pops up your favourite folders so you can copy or move files without new Finder windows.

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About FileFillet

FileFillet is a small macOS utility for filing things away quickly. You set up a panel of favourite folders, and when you hold Control while dragging, or move the pointer to the edge of the screen, that panel appears so you can drop files into a favourite or any of its subfolders. You can also copy or move with global shortcuts. It doesn't replace Finder; it removes the step of opening a second window to find the destination. Recent versions added better handling for network drives and transfers, and native support for cloud drives such as Google Drive and Dropbox is listed as coming next. It is made by LeanBytes, a small company in Stuttgart, and sold as a one-time purchase with a free trial and use on two Macs, with free updates within version 2. It needs macOS 14.6 or later and runs natively on Apple Silicon and Intel.

Best for: Mac users who constantly drag files into the same set of folders.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Drag-to-folder panel appears at the cursor or screen edge
  • Reaches subfolders of favourites without extra setup
  • One-time purchase with no subscription

Why people leave

  • Mac only, and needs macOS 14.6 or newer
  • Not a full file manager: no dual panes, tabs or remote connections
  • Native cloud-drive support is still on the roadmap

Top FileFillet alternatives

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  1. 1ForkLift logo
    ForkLift

    Full dual-pane Mac file manager with favourites and remote connections, if you want a Finder replacement.

    66.5
  2. 2Hazel logo
    Hazel

    Moves files into folders automatically by rules, so you stop filing by hand at all.

    51.2

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FileFillet: common questions

Is FileFillet free?

No, FileFillet is a paid product. Price: €8.99 one-time (plus VAT) (checked on FileFillet's own site).

Is FileFillet open source?

No, FileFillet is not open source.

What platforms does FileFillet run on?

FileFillet is available for macOS.

What are the best alternatives to FileFillet?

The highest-ranked FileFillet alternatives right now are ForkLift and Hazel. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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