ForkLift for MAC
Dual-pane file manager and file transfer client for Mac: SFTP, FTP, S3, cloud drives and sync. Paid app with free trial.
ForkLift Overview
ForkLift is a dual-pane file manager and file transfer client for Mac. It shows two folders side by side, so you can copy and move files between them, and it connects to remote servers and cloud storage as easily as to your own disks: SFTP, FTP, WebDAV, Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, SMB, AFP, NFS and more. It can compare and sync folders, rename many files at once and preview almost any file. ForkLift is made by Binarynights.
ForkLift is a paid app that you can try for free before buying. Licenses are lifetime and include a period of free updates. ForkLift 4 needs macOS 14.6 or later.
Key Features
ForkLift replaces Finder and an FTP client in one window.
- Dual pane: two folders side by side, with tabs and workspaces.
- Remote connections: SFTP, FTP, WebDAV, S3, Backblaze B2, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, SMB, AFP and NFS.
- Sync: compare local or remote folders and sync them one-way or two-way.
- Transfers: queue, reorder and limit the speed of uploads and downloads.
- Preview and quick edit: preview media and documents, and edit text files in place, even on servers.
- Multi-rename: rename many files at once with saved presets.
- Search and tags: search by name, kind, tag or content, even on remote servers.
- Extras: Git support, archive browsing, an app deleter, themes and full keyboard control.
What’s New in Version 4.7.6
ForkLift 4.7.6 adds small conveniences and fixes macOS 27 issues.
- Move tabs to the other pane from the Window menu
- Double-click a column divider in Column View to fit the column to its content
- Truncated folder names in long paths expand when you hover over them
- Fixed dragging remote items out of ForkLift in Column View on macOS 27
- Fixed the sidebar growing wider after every restart on macOS 27
- Fixed some compatibility issues with SFTP servers
ForkLift FAQ
Is ForkLift free?
ForkLift is a paid app that you can try for free before buying. Licenses are lifetime and include a period of free updates.
What is a dual-pane file manager?
It shows two folders side by side in one window, which makes copying and moving files between them, or between your Mac and a server, much quicker.
Which servers and cloud services does ForkLift support?
SFTP, FTP, WebDAV, Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Rackspace Cloud Files, SMB, AFP and NFS, and you can connect to several at once.
Can ForkLift sync folders?
Yes. It compares local or remote folders, shows matching, changed, new and deleted files, and syncs them one-way or two-way with one click.
Can I edit files on a server with ForkLift?
Yes. Open a remote file in your preferred editor and ForkLift uploads the changes when you save, or quick-edit text files directly in ForkLift's preview.
Which macOS version does ForkLift need?
ForkLift 4 needs macOS 14.6 or later.
Can ForkLift rename many files at once?
Yes. Multi-rename renames many files with rules, and you can save the settings as presets.
Does ForkLift sync my favorites between Macs?
Yes. ForkLift keeps your favorites in sync across your Macs through iCloud.
Which languages does ForkLift support?
ForkLift is available in English, German, Hungarian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Ukrainian, Italian, Czech, Japanese and Chinese.
Where does the ForkLift download on forklift.FULLMAC.app come from?
The download button leads to Binarynights' official ForkLift website at https://binarynights.com/, where the free trial is offered. forklift.FULLMAC.app does not change or repackage the app.
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