Properties

Quick file info (Get Info) with path, type, size, and dates.

Properties (Get Info)

Properties is Explorer’s “Get Info” panel - quick facts without leaving your current view.

Use it when you need to verify:

  • what a file actually is (type)
  • where it lives (full path)
  • when it changed (modified/created dates)
  • how large it is (size)

Open Properties

  • Use Cmd + I.
  • Or use the menu: File → Properties

What you’ll see

  • Rich Metadata: full POSIX path, localized file type, human-readable + exact byte size, Created & Modified timestamps, image Dimensions (W × H), media Duration, PDF Page count, .app Version & Bundle ID, Symlink Target, and multi-selection Folders · Files breakdown with 1-Click Copy Summary.
  • Interactive 3×3 POSIX chmod Matrix:
    • Toggle Read (R), Write (W), and Execute (X) permission bits across Owner, Group, and Others.
    • Live symbolic + octal badge (rwxr-xr-x · 0755) and owner:group display.
    • 1-Click Permission Presets: 644 Standard, 755 +x (Executable), and 600 Private applied immediately via fs.permissions.set.
  • Cryptographic Checksums (MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256):
    • Compute MD5, SHA-1, and SHA-256 hashes on demand with 1-click Copy buttons.
    • Smart Auto-Detect Hash Verifier: paste any 32-character (MD5), 40-character (SHA-1), or 64-character (SHA-256) expected hash into the verification box—Explorer automatically detects the hash algorithm, computes digests if needed, and displays an emerald Match ✓ or red Mismatch badge.

Related shortcuts

  • Option + Cmd + C: Copy as Path

Practical tips

  • If you’re renaming files, keep extensions visible (so you don’t accidentally change the file type): File extensions
  • For support tickets, “Copy as Path” is usually the fastest way to communicate which file you mean.

Next steps