The command palette (⌘K)
Press ⌘K anywhere in ZincFiles and type what you want to do: “new folder”, “dual pane”, “disk usage”, “batch rename”. Every command in the app is in the palette, so you never have to remember which menu it lives in or reach for the mouse to find it. Pick one and it runs on whatever you have selected.
The shortcuts worth learning first
Four keys cover most of a day with files:
- ⌘K opens the command palette, with every command.
- ⌘F opens Instant Search, which finds files as you type. More about search.
- ⌘\ splits the window into two folders, side by side. More about dual pane.
- Space previews the selected file, Quick Look-style.
Every view, every selection
Commands in ZincFiles act on exactly what you've selected, in whichever view you're in: Columns, List, Icons or Gallery, search results, Disk Usage, or either pane in dual pane. So the same habit works everywhere: select, ⌘K, type, done.
And when you forget a shortcut, the Keyboard Shortcuts list is at the bottom of the sidebar.
Bulk changes, in plain words
For changes that would take a dozen steps, describe them instead. Ask ZincFiles turns a request like “put the PDFs in Downloads into a new folder” into a plan you can read step by step, and nothing changes until you run it. It uses Apple's on-device model, so your files stay on your Mac. For simpler jobs, batch rename handles a whole selection in one go.
Fast, private and yours to keep
ZincFiles is a native Mac app for macOS 26 with no account, no analytics and no tracking. It costs $39.99 at launch (regular price $69.99), once, for one Mac, with every 1.x update free and a 3-day refund. It works alongside Finder, or can open your folders instead: see ZincFiles as a Finder alternative.
How to get started
- 1
Select something
A file, a few files, or a folder, in any view.
- 2
Press ⌘K
The command palette opens.
- 3
Type what you want
A few letters of the command are enough.
- 4
Run it
It acts on your selection.
Questions and answers
What is the command palette in ZincFiles?
The ZincFiles command palette opens with ⌘K and lists every command in the app. Type a few letters of what you want to do and run it on the files you've selected.
What are the most useful ZincFiles shortcuts?
In ZincFiles, ⌘K opens the command palette, ⌘F opens Instant Search, ⌘\ splits the window into two panes, and Space previews the selected file.
Can I manage files on my Mac from the keyboard?
Yes. Every ZincFiles command is in the ⌘K command palette and acts on your selection in any view, so you can reach any of them from the keyboard.
Where can I see all the keyboard shortcuts in ZincFiles?
ZincFiles has a Keyboard Shortcuts list at the bottom of its sidebar.
How much does ZincFiles cost?
ZincFiles costs $39.99 at launch (regular price $69.99), paid once: it is not a subscription. A license is for one Mac, every 1.x update is free, and you can get a full refund within 3 days, no questions asked.
