PanePeek

File browser for Mac

Your files, side by side.

A little more room to see what you’re working with. Browse folders together, with file previews and a text editor close at hand.

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For macOS 26 and later.

Design preview of PanePeek in light mode, with two folders and a TypeScript file open in Details. PanePeek in dark mode, with Project and Reference folders side by side and a Markdown preview in Details.
Two folders in one window.Design previewApp screenshot · Sample files

Folder browsing

Keep both folders
in view.

Open two folders in one window to copy or move files between them.

Choose one or two panes.

Use one pane for a single folder, or open a second pane alongside it. Each pane keeps its folder when you switch views.

Save your usual folders.

Save folders as favourites and open them in either pane. Click a folder in the path at the top to return to it.

Previews and editing

Preview files
and edit text.

Select a file to see a preview in Details. For supported text files, choose Edit to make changes in the same pane.

Details also shows the file’s full path and information.

PanePeek in dark mode, with a Markdown draft open in the expanded Details editor.
Editing in dark mode.App screenshot · Sample files
PanePeek in light mode, with Markdown text open in the expanded Details editor.
Editing in light mode.App screenshot · Sample files

On your Mac

Useful keyboard
shortcuts.

Go to Folder
Quick Look
Space
Refresh
Show hidden files

Questions about PanePeek

Good to know.

Which version of macOS do I need?

PanePeek runs on macOS 26 and later.

Can I use it alongside Finder?

Yes. You can drag files between PanePeek and Finder and use either app to browse your folders.

What can I preview and edit?

Details shows previews for supported text and images. It also plays local video. You can edit supported UTF-8 text files up to 1 MiB, with colour highlighting for common code and settings files. Press Space to open macOS Quick Look.