FolderGlance for Mac

Overview

FolderGlance enhances Finder by letting you inspect folder contents from the right-click menu and from the menu bar. With simple hover previews and the ability to navigate into nested folders, it speeds up browsing and reduces the need for multiple Finder windows. The developer offers this upgrade at no extra charge to users who already hold a license for FolderGlance 2.5 or newer.

Primary benefits

• Faster file transfers between deep folder structures — moving items is simpler than juggling many Finder windows.
• Tailor the contextual menu to your workflow so you only see the applications or actions you actually use.
• Peek into folder contents by hovering over menu entries, and navigate into subfolders without opening a new Finder window.
• Add your own frequently used folders for instant access from the contextual menu or menu bar.
• Optional menu-bar access provides quick, always-available browsing of saved folders and volumes.

Recommended alternative

If you want a lightweight companion utility, consider CheatSheet (free) for quick keyboard shortcut lookups.

What’s new in version 3.0

• Adds a menu-bar extra that exposes custom folders and mounted volumes and lets you run Spotlight-style searches directly from the menu.
• Includes ready-to-use scripts such as "Open Terminal" and a disk-usage helper, plus the option to add your own scripts.
• Redesigned preferences panel with a new option to uninstall FolderGlance from within the settings.
• New sorting option to order items by last modified date.
• Increased the maximum hover-preview size (now up to 1024 × 1024 pixels) for clearer file thumbnails.

Update and compatibility notes

This is a major release. Users who already own a license for FolderGlance 2.5 or later receive version 3.0 as a free upgrade.