PanePeek

File browser and text editor for Mac

Edit text files as you browse.

Browse your documents and edit text files in the same window. Make changes in PanePeek without opening a separate editor.

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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.
Your documents, ready to browse.Design previewApp screenshot · Sample files

Edit in place

Your editor,
beside your files.

Select a text file and choose Edit in Details. Make your changes beside the folder list, then choose Save to keep them in the file.

Update a Markdown note or a settings file, with syntax highlighting for supported formats. You can also preview images and video as you browse.

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

Folder browsing

More room
for your folders.

Open a second folder when you need 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.

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.