v2.11.1 · APPLE SILICON & INTELUPDATED 25 DAYS AGO

Organize files.
Quickly.

Copy or move files and folders to your favorite folders and their sub-folders. No need to open new Finder windows.

$ brew install --cask filefillet
.dmg.zip
€8.99one-time

plus VAT where applicable

7-day trial · up to 2 Macs · macOS 14.6+

Watch 30-second demo
Animated demo of FileFillet copying files into favorite folders on macOSFileFillet — #5 Product of the Day on Product Hunt

Features

01 · ACCESS ALL

Subdirectories included

Too many favorites? Just use the parent. Access all subdirectories.

FileFillet screenshot: Subdirectories included
02 · LAYOUT

Choose your layout

Change the window size. Place your favorites. You choose.

FileFillet screenshot: Choose your layout
03 · DRAG

Hold ⌃ while dragging

Panel pops up at the cursor. No mouse gymnastics.

FileFillet screenshot: Hold ⌃ while dragging
04 · EDGE

Hover the screen edge

Panel slides in when you need it, stays out of the way otherwise.

FileFillet screenshot: Hover the screen edge

Pricing

“Finally a tool that respects the sanity of power users on macOS. Global shortcuts plus favorites equals streamlined file flow.”
Product Hunt · #5 Product of the Day

CHANGELOG

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v2.11.1LATEST
JUN 26, 2026

License/trial state not updating until app restart

v2.11.0
JUN 24, 2026

Show customized folder color / icon from macOS 26/27

Added option to hide the dock app icon · First transfer to NAS drives might fail because NAS is not ready yet · Folder tile hover indicator did not reset after dropping files · A move that didn't finish properly could leave a leftover copy behind · Cancelling a transfer did not actually stop it · Improved concurrency to keep the UI responsive during file transfers and directory loading

v2.10.0
APR 20, 2026

Added option to hide the mac menu bar icon

Updated what's new view · Moving files from eMClient does not work

Coming nextNative support for cloud storage providers (e.g. Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive)

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is FileFillet?

FileFillet is a macOS utility for organizing files quickly. It keeps your favorite folders one shortcut away, so you can copy or move files and folders — including into subdirectories — without opening new Finder windows.

How much does FileFillet cost?

FileFillet costs €8.99 as a one-time purchase (plus VAT where applicable). There is no subscription, and updates within version 2.x are free.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. FileFillet comes with a 7-day free trial, and one license can be used on up to 2 Macs.

Which Macs and macOS versions are supported?

FileFillet requires macOS 14.6 or later and runs natively on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.

How do I install FileFillet?

Download the .dmg or .zip from filefillet.com, or install it with Homebrew: brew install --cask filefillet.

Does FileFillet replace Finder?

No. FileFillet works alongside Finder. Its panel appears when you hold Control (⌃) while dragging files or when you hover the edge of your screen, and it stays out of the way otherwise.