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'Download Now' yields the Mac OS X 10.6 version. For older versions of Mac OS X, see 'Related Links'.
DESCRIPTION
Path Finder is a file browser that combines the familiar Finder interface with the powerful utilities and innovative features.

Just a small selection of the Path Finder 5 feature set:

  • Dual pane file browser
  • Tabs to quickly manage multiple locations on your hard drive in one window
  • Reorder how your files are listed to suit your personal preferences
  • View invisible files and navigate inside of Mac OS X packages quickly and easily
  • Access your frequently used folders, files, and applications with the Shelf, and save multiple Shelf setups to suit different activities
  • Pause drag-and-drop operations by putting files into the Drop Stack for future use
  • Create and convert disk images
  • Access the OS X command line
  • Much, much more!
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WHAT'S NEW
Version 5.6.6:
  • Fixed a problem opening folders with applications.
  • Fixed an exception in the menu key editor.
  • Fixed a problem with application searching code and aliases and sym links.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Mac OS X 10.6 or later.
  • Older Mac OS X versions supported with previous releases (see 'Related Links').
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Developer:Cocoatech
Downloads:170,582
  - Version d/l:3,557
Utilities:File Management
License:Shareware
Date:15 Jun 2010
Platform:Intel
Price:$39.95
RATING
****½
DEVELOPER POLL
Q: What is your favorite Path Finder feature?
Drop Stack
Dual-pane browser
Built-in Terminal
Tabs & bookmarks
Application launcher
File selection & filtering tools
Preview pane & drawers

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Path Finder User Reviews (247 posts)Write A Review
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Aug 29 2010

WESC  I wish it has keyboard shortcuts for moving around taps just like safari and firefox  
(Version 5.6.6)

praisebury
0
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Jun 4 2010

IGOROT  This application is excellent. But I wish the developer could do something about the continued memory leaks. Also, if it could offer better tagging support (perhaps a tag browser module) it would be perfect.  
(Version 5.6.5)

praisebury
+6
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Apr 15 2010
*****

ANON BUD  An update from an earlier comment:

Just love this app. Much more robust than Finder. CPU problems of earlier versions have been resolved. My only problem is that I cannot get Finder not to re-open when some other apps ask for it, i.e Backup.  
(Version 5.6.4)

praisebury
+2
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Mar 28 2010

BIGDAVE56  Love the concept and use it a lot, but honestly, it ends up beachballing and needing to be forced quit almost every time I use it in dual-pane mode to drag n drop. Anybody else seeing this?  
(Version 5.6.4)

praisebury
+2
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Apr 15 2010

ANON BUD  Nope. No problems here. Try checking out their user forum http://forum.cocoatech.com/index.php  
(Version 5.6.4)

praisebury
0

Mar 24 2010

STEPHGAUTHIER  I really like this application. I only wish I could force all my applications to use the Path Finder. Though I have changed the preference settings in Path Finder, there are still some applications that insist on opening Finder. Apple could take some cues from the Developers for Path Finder.  
(Version 5.6.4)

praisebury
+3
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Mar 13 2010

CARLOSALBERT0  I am having serious trouble with the keyboard navigation. Sometimes, when in Column View, hitting a series of keys just moves the selection to a folder/file starting by those letters. Some other times it jumps to the next column and selects something there. Please tell me if I am doing something wrong. Things kinda improved when I disabled the "Smart Sorting" option, but still don't get this fast Finder way to get to where you want.  
(Version 5.6.3)

praisebury
0
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Mar 13 2010

GLENN C MONTALBANO  Could not live without this program. When I go on a Mac without this it is like a major function is missing. It just makes using so much easier and better.  
(Version 5.6.3)

praisebury
+2
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Mar 13 2010

GLENN C MONTALBANO  Could not live without this program. When I go on a Mac without this it is like a major function is missing. It just makes using so much easier and better.  
(Version 5.6.3)

praisebury
+1
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Mar 12 2010
*****

MACLOVER1.1  Not sure what's with people making so many negative comments around here lately.. if PathFinder is too sophisticated for you.. just don't use it I guess.. it is sort of like cars.. if you can't handle a Ferrari.. then go back to your Pinto.. and if the Pinto is too complex.. get a bicycle.. lol For me PF is a savior and I use it in conjunction with DefaultFolder and am quite happy with this combo.. it does all the things the Apple Finder should do... and makes working on my Mac much much smoother..  
(Version 5.6.3)

praisebury
+1
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Mar 11 2010

MITCH_DE  Info: changes since 5.6.1 :

Path Finder 5.6.3

Fixed bug in the Contextual menu introduced in 5.6.2.

Path Finder 5.6.2

Fixed bug in the Open command introduced in 5.6.1.

I find its no problem to release fast updates ! Better fast than letting users wait (often happens!).

Thanks  
(Version 5.6.3)

praisebury
+3
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