File Viewer for Mac

Free, easy-to-use file viewer for desktops

File Viewer is a no-cost utility designed to help users quickly locate and inspect files and folders on their computers. Its straightforward interface and flexible features make it simple to discover many types of items — including those that are hidden or in the recycle bin. The program is available as a free download and installs with minimal setup.

What it can open

The application can reveal a wide variety of file contents across categories. Examples include:

• Text documents and spreadsheets
• Raw camera images
• Audio tracks and video clips

For a complete list of supported types, check the developer’s website.

Supported formats and codecs

File Viewer recognizes numerous common formats and codecs, including:

• PDF, TXT, DOC
• IMG
• WAV, WMV

If you need an exhaustive inventory of compatible codecs, the official site has the full breakdown.

Compatibility and special capabilities

One notable advantage is the program’s ability to run on older operating systems, so it’s useful for machines that can’t be kept fully updated. In some cases the viewer can even open unfamiliar formats and display their contents.

When a format isn’t natively supported, the software can often present the raw file data as hexadecimal text so you can inspect it manually.

Editing and limitations

While File Viewer excels at revealing and previewing many file types, it is primarily a viewer. To modify file contents you will generally need separate editing software appropriate to the file type.