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Hover. Expand. Get to work.
A compact preview opens into a full file grid only when your pointer movement is intentional.
Screen FoldersDownloadYour desktop.
Your folders.
Screen Folders is a native macOS utility that keeps the folders you use most right on your Mac desktop—compact when you don't need them, instantly useful when you do.
◆ Native Mac app◆ No account required◆ Your files stay local
A better place for everyday folders
What is Screen Folders?
Screen Folders is a native macOS desktop utility that turns folders you already have in Finder into compact, hover-expandable folder tiles on your Mac desktop. Move the pointer toward a tile and it opens into a file grid; move away and it collapses again. Every tile is a live view of a real folder, so Finder stays the source of truth and your files never move. It brings the familiar feel of iPhone folders to your Mac.
Feels right at home
Everything you expect
from a great Mac utility.
Thoughtful behavior, familiar controls, and just enough customization—without turning your desktop into another system to manage.
Multi-display ready
Place each folder on the screen where it belongs.
Drag & drop
Move files with the Finder gestures you already know.
Quick Look
Press Space to preview without breaking your flow.
Made for macOS
Native performance, keyboard control, and accessibility.
Your preferred look
Choose a style that works with light, dark, or vivid wallpapers.
Quiet when you need it
Hide every Screen Folder from the menu bar in one click.
Choose your download
Make room for what matters.
Both editions work with the same real folders. Pick the way you prefer to install Mac apps.
Direct Available now
Download for Mac
Get the latest direct release as a disk image. Future releases keep the same permanent download link.
Download .dmg Updates itself with a built-in updaterApp Store Available now
Mac App Store
Install and update through Apple. The App Store edition includes the same lifetime access at the local equivalent of $15.
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Simple by design.
Does Screen Folders replace Finder?+
No. Finder stays in charge of the desktop and of your files. Screen Folders adds a lightweight layer on top for the folders you want close at hand, and it reads and writes through normal macOS file operations.
Does Screen Folders move or copy my existing folders?+
No. When you link a folder it stays exactly where it is on disk, and Screen Folders displays a live view of its contents. You can also create a new managed folder if you would rather start fresh.
Does Screen Folders work with multiple displays?+
Yes. Each Screen Folder remembers where you placed it, including which display it belongs to, so a folder returns to the same screen and position after you reconnect a monitor or restart.
How much does Screen Folders cost?+
Screen Folders costs $15 as a one-time purchase for lifetime access. There is no subscription and no recurring charge. The Mac App Store edition uses Apple's localized equivalent of the same $15 price.
Screen Folders for Mac