Dual panes & tabs
Compare, copy and move between folders; swap pane positions instantly and keep each pane independently scrollable.
A FILE MANAGER FOR macOS
Make files feel clearer.
Make work move faster.
Maxplorer is a modern macOS file manager with dual panes, precise search, SFTP/SSH access, network locations and professional tools for daily file work.
● macOS 15.6+ • Apple Silicon & Intel • Private test build
Downloads＋
‹ › ↑ ↻ ▣ Macintosh HD › Downloads
Design assets Folder
Maxplorer Folder
Invoices Folder
PDF proposal.pdf File
‹ › ↑ ↻ ▣ Project Archive
2026 Folder
Resources Folder
ZIP old-files.zip File
Built for serious file work—more focused, safer and fast where it matters.
DUAL-PANESMART SEARCHSFTP / SSHRECOVERY
ONE WORKSPACE, MORE CONTROL
Current features that genuinely improve file work.
Smart Search
Filter by name, extension, file type, date, size or Regex content.
Confident operations
Cross-pane moves refresh both locations, select the transferred item and provide clear Undo/Redo feedback.
SFTP / SSH
Connect with passwords or OpenSSH keys, remember host fingerprints and manage remote files.
Network Locations
See mounted network drives and shared SMB/AFP computers advertised on your local network.
Process Viewer
Monitor running processes with CPU and memory use without leaving Maxplorer.
Compare, checksums & hex
Compare file contents, verify checksums and inspect bytes with the built-in Hex Editor.
Vault & file protection
Secure Vault, suspicious-file assessment and Secure Delete on supported storage.
Built-in feedback
Send a bug, idea or general feedback directly from Maxplorer with a clear sent/not-sent status.
NEW IN MAXPLORER
More control, without more clutter.
The latest build makes cross-pane work, network access and feedback easier, with clear status at every step.
Clearer dual-pane work
Swap pane layout in one click. Each pane scrolls independently, and cross-pane moves refresh the source and destination.
Network Locations & Process Viewer
Find mounted drives or SMB/AFP computers on the LAN, then check CPU and memory use in the same app.
Feedback inside the app
Send bugs, ideas or general feedback without opening email. Users can clearly see whether a submission was sent or needs another try.
IMPORTANT OPERATIONS, WITH A SAFETY LAYER
Move, delete and archive without guesswork.
Maxplorer explains what will happen before an important operation and applies protections appropriate for your files and storage.
- Conflict handling: Replace, Keep Both or Skip
- Suspicious-file warning before opening or previewing
- Archive workspace rejects paths that could escape an archive
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Review large folder move
This includes 3 folders, containing 1,248 items (684 MB).
DestinationProject Archive
Secure connection
maxplorer connect sftp://project-server
✓ Host fingerprint verified
✓ Remote edit staged safely
maxplorer transfer queue: 3 active
LOCAL AND REMOTE FILES, ONE WORKSPACE
SFTP/SSH feels native to the workspace.
Access servers with securely stored credentials, verify host fingerprints, transfer files and manage remote folders without leaving Maxplorer.
- Password or OpenSSH key authentication
- Remember connection profiles and host fingerprints
- Concurrent transfers and staged Remote Edit
PRIVATE TESTER PROGRAM
Help shape what Maxplorer becomes next.
Try new features in real work and share feedback that helps make each operation faster and more dependable.
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FAQ
Clear and concise.
Is Maxplorer free for testers?
Yes. The tester build is for private testing and feedback before the public release.
Which Macs are supported?
Maxplorer Build 4 supports macOS 15.6 and later on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
How can I send feedback?
Open Maxplorer → Send Feedback…, choose the feedback type and include reproduction steps. Adding an email address is optional.