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How to find any file on macOS


Use Spotlight or Finder to look for files on your Mac.

Meanwhile, to the left, you’ll have the option to run the search across your entire Mac or restrict it to the current folder in Finder (and all of its subfolders). This gives you access to a long list of additional filters, from bit rate (for audio files) to resolution width (for images). Between Spotlight and Finder, macOS has file search pretty well covered, but there are a few third-party tools of note that are worth mentioning.

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