Default Folder X for Mac

Default Folder X for Mac enhances the Open and Save dialogs in all of your applications so you can! Running macOS 15 Sequoia? Make sure you have version 6.1 for compatibility with it.

Go faster: Quickly navigate through folders with hierarchical menus that expand as you mouse over them.

Search instantly: Type a few characters of a file or folder name to open it in a file dialog or the Finder.

Just click: Need to save a file in a folder you have open in the Finder? Just click on the Finder window!

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Try Default Folder X for macOSFree for 30 Days Now!

• Turbocharge Open and Save dialogs
• Track all recently used files and folders
• Reopen recently closed Finder windows
• Keep tabs on shared documents in the cloud
• Organize files and folders wherever and whenever

Features and Highlights
    
Directory Assistant
Access your recent, favorite, and open folders from DFX's toolbar. Hierarchical pop-up menus let you quickly navigate through folders to get to your files.  
     
Real Time Saving
If you're constantly saving things inside the same folder, DFX can remember that folder for you. Or you can set it as the default folder for an application so you're in the right folder from the start.
    
Finder Management
DFX lets you open up or save to any Finder window with a single click. It also lets you get info on, duplicate, rename, and delete existing files, putting the Finder's power in every Open and Save dialog.        

Instant Recall
To help you quickly return to folders and files you've used recently, DFX remembers them for you. It even re-selects the last file you opened. With DFX, you'll never forget where you put something.
    
At Your Fingertips
Get places fast by using keyboard shortcuts for your favorite folders. Or jump to recent folders and open Finder windows with a keystroke. DFX's shortcuts are completely configurable.        

Spotlight on the Spot
Tag your files or edit your Spotlight comments from within any Open or Save dialog. Don't remember what tags you used before? DFX shows you all of your recently used tags - just drag and drop.

PROS

• Faster File Navigation – Quick access to recent folders.
• Auto-Favorites – Remembers frequently used folders.
• Finder Integration – Works seamlessly with macOS Finder.
• File Previews – View file details without opening them.
• Customizable Shortcuts – Set hotkeys for quick access.

CONS

• Pricey for Features – Costs more than some alternatives.
• Steep Learning Curve – Takes time to configure properly.
• Occasional Glitches – May not always work with all apps.
• Overlapping with macOS – Some features exist in macOS.
• Interface Feels Dated – UI could use a modern refresh.

Note: 30 days trial version. Requires 64-bit processor.