Reinforced by your feedback, the completely rewritten ForkLift 4 combines the latest macOS technologies with the most stunning UI work we've ever done for an application, to redefine file management once again.
Does ForkLift run on the Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes, starting from version 3.5 ForkLift contains a universal binary that runs natively on Macs with M series chips.
Which protocols can I connect to ForkLift?
ForkLift will connect to any remote server such as SFTP, FTP, WebDav, Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Rackspace Cloudfiles, SMB, AFP, and NFS remote volumes. You can manage your files and connect to multiple servers at a time and even copy between them with drag and drop.
Is ForkLift free?
You can download a time limited trial of ForkLift, but you will need to buy a license in order to keep using it.
Does ForkLift work with Big Sur?
Yes, ForkLift is compatible with Big Sur as well as macOS Sierra (10.12) and all later versions.
Features
Remote Connections
Connect to SFTP, FTP, WebDav, Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Rackspace Cloudfiles, SMB, AFP, and NFS remote volumes. Manage your files efficiently across networks: connect to multiple servers simultaneously and even copy between them with drag and drop.
Sync
Compare local or remote source and target folders identifying matching, modified, new and deleted files. Synchronize them one or two-way with a single mouseclick, or save it as a favorite.
Up to 20x faster analyzation than ForkLift 3.
Favorite Paths
Experience enhanced efficiency for remote destinations. Think of it like having favorites within favorites – an organized way to keep track of paths you frequently use and want quick access to.
Preview
The preview panel shows you useful information about the selected file. Playback audio and video files, inspect images, PDFs and other popular document types. Quick edit text files in place, both on local drives and remote servers.
Activity View
Whether you're copying, renaming, deleting, compressing, or handling other tasks, this feature lets you see exactly what's going on. No more guesswork – watch your tasks progress in real-time and stay in control of your file management action.
Quick Open
Easily access your favorites, devices, menu commands, open a selected file with a preferred application, or apply a previously saved Multi Rename preset on selected files or folders.
Log View
Get valuable insights into your file management activities and their results, all in one easy-to-access place.
Favorite Sync
ForkLift will keep all your favorites synchronized across multiple computers via iCloud.
Dropbox Support
Copying Dropbox links to files located in your Dropbox directory is just a right-click away.
Transfers
Reorder transfers, set conflict management rules, error handling, limit download and upload bandwidth.
Tags
Organize your documents and files with tags: add, edit, remove, search, or filter them within ForkLift.
Sync Browsing
Given two identical folder structures. Browse in one pane and let ForkLift do the job for you in the other pane.
Tabs
Open different folders in the same pane, instead of separate windows.
Search
Search and filter by name, extension, kind, tags or content, even on remote servers.
Quick Select
Select files by typing a filename, an extension, or a tag and add them or exclude them from the selection.
Remote Editing
Set your preferred editor in ForkLift to edit remote files and we take care of uploading your changes as you save.
Command Line Tools
Extend ForkLift's capabilities to the max by invoking command line tools and apply them by using shortcuts.
Themes
A seamless way to personalize your interface. Choose from predefined themes that suit your taste, or let your creativity shine by crafting your very own themes.
App Deleter
ForkLift comes with an application deleter to remove the last morsels of an application you want to uninstall.
iCloud Support
Seamlessly access and manage your iCloud files through ForkLift.
Archive Management
Browse local and remote archives as if they were ordinary folders. You can even Quick Look, search and filter.
Keyboard Control
Control every operation straight from the keyboard and customize it to your preferences.
Multilingual
ForkLift speaks English, German and Hungarian. More languages are coming soon!
Workspaces
Save different layouts with opened tabs and locations and load what you need at the moment.
Git Support
ForkLift knows git and will show you the status of individual files. You can add, commit, push, and pull.
Open in Terminal
An absolute must for powerusers. Open a Terminal, iTerm, Hyper, Kitty or Warp window at your current local path.
Hidden Files
Make hidden files and folders visible easily by using a shortcut or pressing a button in the toolbar.
Share
Share gives you an easy way to share all kinds of documents and other files instantly.
Default File Viewer
Set ForkLift as the default file viewer and almost every app will point to ForkLift instead of Finder.
File Compare
Compare two text or images files with Xcode's FileMerge, Kaleiodoscope, Beyond Compare, or Araxis Merge.
What's New
ForkLift 4.2 is available with numerous fixes, improvements, and two highly anticipated new features.
One of the standout new features is the ability to display up to three color tags in the List View. If an item has more than three color tags, only the most recent three are displayed, providing a clear and organized view of your tagged files.
Another major addition is the option to set a preferred pane for opening remote connections. This feature allows you to choose from three options under ForkLift > Settings > General > Open remote connections in: Active Pane, Right Pane, or Left Pane. By default, remote connections open in the Active Pane, maintaining ForkLift's previous behavior. However, many users have requested the ability to lock remote connections to a specific side, such as the right pane, to reduce the risk of user errors.
If you lock remote connections to the Right Pane or Left Pane, remote favorites and the Connect Panel will always open in the chosen pane. For users with a horizontal layout, the Left Pane corresponds to the top pane, and the Right Pane corresponds to the bottom pane.
For example, selecting Right Pane in the settings ensures that saved remote favorites and the Connect Panel always open on the right side, regardless of which pane is currently active. If you need to open a connection in the opposite pane, you can simply drag the tab to the other side or use the View > Swap Panes command for a quick switch.
New
- Display up to three color tags in the file view in List View
- Option to set a preferred side in Settings for opening remote connections
- Display Owner and Group information in the Info Window on SFTP connections
Improvements
- The preview on a remote connection can now be updated by refreshing the file view
- Reorganized the order of context menu items of favorites in the sidebar
- Enhanced Icon View to fix several issues, including rendering and refresh problems, jumping selection after renaming, and flashing selection
Fixes
- Fixes an issue that made ForkLift unresponsive during actions, especially synchronization with elevated privileges (when the helper tool requested a password)
- Fixes an issue where the favorite path wasn't saved when added from the path bar
- Fixes an issue with permissions in the Info Window, where it was impossible to update the Octal
- Fixes an issue where the Favorite Manager or Connect Panel, when left open before restarting the app, caused the tab it reopened in to not have a title
- Fixes an issue where ForkLift didn't restore the correct order of columns in List View when the "Always resize name column" setting was enabled
- Fixes an issue in Column View where, with the "Restore windows and tabs on startup" setting disabled, the previous locations were reopened instead of the starting directory
- Fixes an issue where the Actions toolbar button did not function correctly in certain rare situations
- Numerous minor fixes and improvements
