File Revealer for Mac

File Revealer is a utility you can use to reveal hidden files on your Mac. This functionality is useful for many reasons, including the ability to help you back up your computer more successfully by allowing you to view and edit important files saved in the Library folder, which Apple has hidden by default since the release of OS X Lion.

Pros

Easily accessible: After you download and install File Revealer, it will be automatically added to your computer's status bar. When you click on the app's icon, you gain access to a toggle switch labeled "yes/no". If you open your Finder after clicking "yes" you can scroll through your various files and will discover that previously hidden items are now shown in gray.

Fast: Once you click the toggle switch, it only takes a second or two for hidden files to be revealed.

Cons

No help file: There are no additional instructions or explanations that come with this application. Although the functionality of this application is relatively uncomplicated, more explanation or a help menu would be a welcome addition. Comparable free file-revealer applications, such as Revealer, do come equipped with a help menu and clearer instructions, including a warning that modifying hidden files may cause unanticipated problems with running programs.

Bottom Line

File Revealer offers an easy-to-navigate interface and fast performance. However, it does not come with instructions, explanations, or a help menu, which would have been appreciated. This app completes its main task well, but if you would like an app that is more informative, there are better options available.