File Buddy for Mac

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Developer’s Description

By SkyTag Software

View and edit file and folder metadata.

View and edit a wide range of file and folder information. Create droplet applications that automatically apply changes to items dropped on them, including the contents of folders. Find files and folders using an extensive set of search criteria. Enhance file searches with plug-ins that extend file search capabilities. Conveniently perform a wide variety of actions on found items. Make File Buddy your default file finding application using the File Buddy CP control panel. Modify the names of multiple files at once. For example, remove ".txt" from the names of a group of files. Use contextual menus to accomplish many tasks in a single step. Contextual menus are supported on all versions of the Macintosh operating systems.

File Buddy for Mac

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GENERAL

Release: August 21, 2009

Latest update: October 2, 2025

Version: 9.0.2

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Mac

Operating System

Mac OS X 10.4
Mac OS X 10.5
Mac OS X
Mac OS X 10.3.9

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 10,472

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

3.9/5

115 User Votes

Persistent memory error plague this once great app.
jeeves1April 9, 2013
Pros
Many other uses besides file comparisons.
Cons
File comparisons simply don't work.
Summary
This used to be a great application. It has been revived but it simply doesn't work yet. I purchased it (version 10b2) recently and it gave me nothing but memory errors: "There is not enough memory to complete the search. Select fewer files to compare and try again." I have 12 gigs of RAM and terabytes of free space. This message is simply wrong. So I reduced my search until I was comparing only two small photos. Same Error. So I wrote the author. Two weeks went by and no response. So I applied for a refund from Kagi.
Can we have bug fixes please?
opus37January 27, 2013
Pros
I have loved this product for more than a decade...
Cons
...but there is critical missing functionality with this new version -- it no longer does what it used to -- and nobody responds to support messages.
Summary
Very disappointing.
File Buddy is Back!!! Check the website!
tacalitJune 25, 2012
Pros
Version 10 is out, Mountain Lion compatible!
Cons
No difects! Great app!
Summary
The only comprehensive file utility for Mac out there.
Albo-BagginsAugust 31, 2011
Pros
Very feature rich.
Cons
No longer supported
Summary
Would be the only file management tool worth having if it was still supported.
no longer supported
gherrickJanuary 21, 2011
Pros
v. powerful
Cons
author had too many irons in the fire and I guess the bad economy knocked out his support of FB.
Summary
I'm back, hunting for a replacement. I'm sad to give up this great program, but bugs are driving me bugs
Snow Leopard Problems Too...
Running_BearNovember 5, 2010
Pros
Convenient, Reliable, Time Saving - Performs Essential Daily Tasks
Cons
None - Except that it has lost functionality with the recent Snow Leopard security upgrade (can not use Administrator Access Mode and doesn't retain my serial number).
Summary
I have relied on File Buddy since it's inception for the daily tasks of manipulating files - changing type & creator, renaming, searching, etc, etc. It is always open on my Mac and is peerless for these important tasks. I couldn't begin to say how many thousands of broken files it has quickly and conveniently fixed for me over the years, saving me countless hours of work. PLEASE don't say that development has stopped. What would I do without it?
A recent upgrade of Snow Leopard makes this utility ???
johnloveSeptember 27, 2010
Pros
Up until the latest security updates for Snow Leopard, File Buddy has been totally reliable.
Cons
With the latest security updates for Snow Leopard, I can't assign File Buddy as a Start Up item. Once booted I can start up File Buddy and it works. This may be related to the fact that FB semi-frequently asks for my registration number.
Summary
This utility is still useful; however, it is painfully obvious that it is no longer being supported, i.e., upgraded with changes in Apple System software.
Great app for what it does
detruthSeptember 7, 2009
Pros
Works great so many different functions
Cons
Could be a little faster on searches
Summary
Does so many different functions really well
One of the best apps ever
detruthAugust 7, 2009
Pros
It does so many different things. Works great, use it all the time.
Cons
nothings I can think of
Summary
Powerful search app, duplicate finder, cleans up computer
Swiss knife
GeenthumbDecember 2, 2006
Pros
Cons
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />File Management. Can change any file or folder attributes. Can Find, copy, move, and delete invisible files.