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CoverFlowFinder

Brings iconic 3D Cover Flow file browsing to macOS, includes dual pane navigation, Quick Look integration, sidebar access to volumes, instant file sorting, context menus, type-ahead search, familiar Finder-like interface, and open source availability.

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Cost / License

  • Free
  • Open Source (MIT)

Application type

Platforms

  • Mac
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  1.  Privacy focused

Features

  1.  Works Offline
  2.  No registration required
  3.  No Tracking
  4.  Dark Mode
  5.  Ad-free
  6.  Split windows
  7.  Favorites
  8. iCloud icon  ICloud Integration
  9.  Dual Pane Support
  10.  File preview
  11.  Image carousel
  12.  Split-screen view
  13.  QuickLook File Preview
  14.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
  15.  Apple Silicon support
  16.  Integrated Search

 Tags

  • file-sorting
  • bookmarks-favorites
  • coverflow
  • cover-flow
  • quicklook
  • Quick Look

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    Good Luck with your perfect idea!

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CoverFlowFinder information

  • Developed by

    US flagBrian Elliott Tate
  • Licensing

    Open Source (MIT) and Free product.
  • Written in

  • Alternatives

    51 alternatives listed
  • Supported Languages

    • English

AlternativeTo Categories

File ManagementSystem & Hardware

GitHub repository

  •  108 Stars
  •  4 Forks
  •  4 Open Issues
  •   Updated  
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Our users have written 2 comments and reviews about CoverFlowFinder, and it has gotten 7 likes

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octane8K
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Excellent project! I never understood why the Finder never added the very useful dual-pane option. It's a shame I can only use it on my Mac Mini M4 Pro but not on my 2019 Mac Pro with macOS Monterey. Thank you so much @elliotttate for your amazing project!

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WorkWear PALLTEX
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Good Luck with your perfect idea!

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What is CoverFlowFinder?

A beautiful macOS file browser that brings back the classic Cover Flow view from older versions of Finder.

Features:

  • Cover Flow View - Browse your files with the iconic 3D carousel effect, complete with smooth animations and reflections
  • Multiple View Modes - Switch between Cover Flow, Icons, List, Columns, and Dual Pane views
  • Dual Pane Mode - Two independent file browsers side by side for easy file management
  • Quick Look Integration - Press Space to preview any file with Quick Look
  • Full File Browser - Navigate your entire file system with a familiar Finder-like interface
  • Sidebar Navigation - Quick access to Favorites, iCloud, and mounted volumes
  • Sorting & Search - Sort files by name, date, size, or kind; search to filter files instantly
  • Clipboard Operations - Copy, Cut, Paste, and Duplicate files with keyboard shortcuts
  • Context Menus - Right-click for quick access to file operations
  • Type-Ahead Search - Start typing to jump to matching files instantly