

Recento
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Open recent files instantly on macOS. Launch with a hotkey, drag and drop into any app. No filters. No setup. Just speed. Free and native on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Cost / License
- Pay once
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
Features
Properties
- Lightweight
- Privacy focused
Features
- Works Offline
- No registration required
- No Tracking
- Dark Mode
- Ad-free
- Drag and Drop
- Support for Hotkeys
- On top
- Sits in the MenuBar
- Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Tags
- recent-files
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Find any recent file in a flash. One shortcut. Instantly overlay all your recent docs, downloads, screenshots, zips, and videos ready to drag anywhere. No more Finder hunting.
- Works Across All Apps: Drag and drop files from Recento into Mail, Slack, Chrome, Final Cut, or any app without needing to dig through Finder.
- Hotkey-Powered Overlay: Press your custom shortcut and Recento instantly floats over your active window with your latest files.
- Everything You’ve Opened or Downloaded: Recento shows all your recent items including PDFs, folders, docs, screenshots, even zip files in one beautiful overlay.
- Blazing Fast & Lightweight: Built natively for macOS with support for Apple Silicon and Intel. No lag. No cruft. Just speed.
- Built for Simplicity: No filters to set up, no tags to manage. It just works out of the box.
- Pin the Overlay: Keep Recento visible while you work by pinning the overlay to stay on top of other windows for continuous file access.
What Makes Recento Different?
- Instantly access your recent files without Finder chaos
- One shortcut to rule your file flow
- Built for productivity pros & creators
- Privacy-first: nothing is uploaded or tracked







