ProFind 1.38 for Mac – Advanced File Search Tool

ProFind is an incredibly advanced file search application built specifically for macOS. Under its elegant user interface, it combines the power of different core macOS search capabilities, ensuring you find exactly what you are looking for without frustration. Whether you are searching inside invisible folders or looking for specific app packages across various disk types, this tool delivers highly accurate results. Ultimately, it provides a carefully tuned, highly responsive experience that easily outperforms the native Spotlight search engine.

Pro Tip: Searching for files is just the first step. Pair ProFind with Path Finder for Mac to take complete control over your file organization and dual-pane management.

Typical Mac workflow

Finding deeply buried files is a seamless process with this software. First, you type a natural language query directly into the search bar, or use a forward slash to instantly explore specific directory paths using the Live Directory feature. Afterward, the app utilizes kernel-based searchfs and metadata indexes to bring up your results in milliseconds. Next, you can easily sort the results by toggling new columns like Tags or Date Last Opened. Furthermore, you can review the total combined size of selected items right in the status bar to help manage your disk space. Finally, once you open your desired result, the search window automatically closes itself, keeping your desktop completely clutter-free.

Key Features

Execute complex natural language queries to find your files naturally and incredibly fast.
Search deeply inside invisible folders and application packages across any connected disk type.
Utilize kernel-based searchfs and built-in metadata indexes for blazing fast search performance.
Explore your system directories directly from the search field by simply typing a forward slash.
Combine multiple search terms efficiently using full AND, OR, and NOT logical operator support.
View the accurate combined file size of multiple selected items directly within the status bar.

What’s New

Version 1.38:

Requires macOS 11 or later for optimal performance and compatibility.
Introduces the Live Directory feature to explore folders directly via the search field using a forward slash.
Adds full AND/OR support for executing highly complex and specific search queries.
Includes new customizable Tags and Date Last Opened columns in the results table.
Adds a new user preference to automatically close the search window immediately after opening a result.
Displays the combined size of all your selected items accurately in the bottom status bar.
Improves cache building speeds significantly and enhances the Activity window for clearer search progress tracking.

Technical Details & System Requirements

Title: ProFind 1.38
Developer: Ross Tulloch
Compatibility: macOS 11.0 or later
Language: English
Includes: Pre-Activated (TNT)
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Pros & Cons

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Pros

Successfully finds hidden files and package contents that the standard macOS Spotlight completely ignores.
Delivers blazing fast performance by effectively combining kernel-based searching with metadata indexes.
Features a clean, elegant interface that quickly gets out of your way once you open your desired file.

Cons

The latest version requires macOS 11, officially dropping support for users on older Mac operating systems.
Using advanced logical operators like AND/OR might present a slight learning curve for basic home users.