ForkLift for Mac

ForkLift for Mac is a powerful file manager and ferociously fast FTP client clothed in a clean and versatile UI that offers the combination of absolute simplicity and raw power expected from a well-executed Mac software. It's faster, more powerful and you'll love it twice as much!

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ForkLift for macOS will connect to any remote server FTP, SFTP, Amazon S3, WebDAV, the SMB and AFP shares on your local network,- pretty much anything you can plug into or hook up to a Mac. ForkLift also carries a complete toolbox for managing your files, including Folder Synchronization, Batch Renaming, Archive handling, Application deleter, editing files over remote connections and many more. All these power features are packaged into a Finder-like, dual-pane interface that delivers superior workflow while remaining absolutely familiar to use, along with QuickLook, Spotlight search and all.

Features and Highlights

FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, S3, iDisk, SMB, AFP and NIS
Connect to any remote volume easily and manage your files quickly across networks.

Split and Combine
Split and combine large files the easy way with the .sfv or .crc standards.

Sync Browsing
Given two identical folder structures browse your files and folders in one pane and let the tool do the job for you in the other pane.

Multi-rename
When you have the dead boring job of renaming a frightening amount of files this feature will make you happy you grabbed a license.

Sync To
Folder synchronization compares source and target folders (even remote ones) identifying matching, modified, new and deleted files.

Delete App
The app comes with a full-featured application deleter to remove even the last morsels of the applications you want to uninstall.

Remote Edit
Set your preferred editor in ForkLift to edit remote files, and it takes care of uploading your changes as you save.

Synclets
Save your Folder Synchronization settings in a Synclet - place it in your Dock or on your Desktop and click any time to start syncing.

Archives
Browse local and remote zip, RAR, gz and tar archives as if they were ordinary folders. You can even Quick Look, search and filter!

Full Keyboard Control
Control every operation straight from the keyboard including selecting files. Customize shortcuts or use one of default sets.

FXP Copy
FXP Copy lets you transfer data directly between FXP-enabled servers, without passing the data through your desktop machine.

Stacks
Stacks are virtual containers to keep a few files in one place for quick access. When needed no more, you can simply discard them.

Terminal
An absolute must for powerusers. Faster than you can say 'HAL' ForkLift will open a Terminal window at your current path.

Quick Look
Use Quick Look anywhere – seriously!! Simply hit space to look at files even on remote volumes or inside an archive!

Droplets
The simplest way to upload files to a frequently used remote folder. Place Droplets anywhere, and simply drop your files on the icon.

Disklets
Disklets mount remote volumes making them appear to your Mac as simple local drives. * NOT AVAILABLE in the App Store *

Search, Filter, Select
Search, filters and select are always at hand to quickly select files even on remote servers and within archives. Now with RegExp!

Transfer Queue
Keep your transfers organized with the new Transfer Queue. Reorder transfers, set conflict management rules, or even pause the queue.

List, Column, Icon, Coverflow views
Each view has its own advantage and each user has a preference. Fork Lift gives you all the options.

Get Info and Inspector
All the information you want about your files. Now you can even set file permissions recursively for nested folders on remote volumes.

Note: 15 days trial version. Requires 64-bit processor.