Qingzhou Files: a blue folder with a white paper boatQingzhou Files
Made for your Mac workflow · Beta 0.8.7

A calmer way
to work with files.

Tabs, dual panes and quick previews keep your files moving. Familiar actions, right where you need them.

Native Mac app · Apple Silicon · Beta 0.8.7 available now

Qingzhou Files: a blue folder with a white paper boat
Your everyday actions, within easy reachInteractive illustration, not an app screenshot
Qingzhou FilesLocal file management
New folder │Copy path │Quick preview
Work assets ›Photos

Click an item to preview it. Switch tabs and adjust the slider to try different views.

Less switching. More doing.

Built around the work you do every day.

More folders. One workspace.

Keep folders in tabs and compare files side by side. Drag a selection into the other pane to copy it while keeping the originals.

TabsDual-pane copyBreadcrumbs

Take a closer look, instantly.

Press Space to preview images and use arrow keys to browse. Zoom at the pointer with the wheel, then drag to inspect details. Video thumbnails carry a play badge.

Space previewWheel zoomVideo badges

See what is in your cloud folders.

Generate thumbnails for Synology images and videos on demand. Use Synology’s native Finder tools to pin local copies or free up space.

On-demand cachingSynology toolsClear cache

Move a whole selection together.

Drag multiple selected files into other apps. The status bar shows the selected file size or the combined size of selected files.

Start something from a right-click.

Right-click empty space to create a folder, text file, Word document or Excel spreadsheet. File menus include properties, copy path and ZIP compression.

Make the workspace yours.

Adjust themes, toolbar order, text and icon sizes. Choose your context-menu actions and toggle file extensions or hidden files in Settings.

Keep the shortcuts you know

From one image to a whole project.

Keep your existing habits. Familiar shortcuts, file properties and context menus help you stay focused on the files in front of you.

SpaceQuick preview
⌘ C / ⌘ VCopy and paste
⌘ TNew tab
DelMove to Trash
Modifier keys on a Windows keyboard depend on your macOS keyboard settings.
Download & install

Qingzhou Files 0.8.7. Ready to try.

The Apple Silicon beta is now available. This build has not been Developer ID signed or notarized by Apple, so macOS may block its first launch. Read the installation guide before deciding to try it.

What is new

The official website shortcut now opens downloads and installation help. File sizes, multi-file drag-and-drop, context-menu settings and Word/Excel creation are included.

Qingzhou Files

0.8.7 · Mac beta

In beta
  • Available buildApple Silicon
  • Signing & notarizationNot complete
  • Public downloadBeta installer available
  • PricingNot announced
Download beta 0.8.7 · 2.8 MBNeed help installing? Read the guide →Download SHA-256 checksums

The current beta is free to download. Apple Silicon Macs only; no Intel build is available. Try the app with test files before using it with important documents.

A few things to know

Can I download the app now?

Yes. Download the 0.8.7 beta installer using the button above. It has not been Developer ID signed or notarized, so the first launch may need manual confirmation as explained in the installation guide.

Do cloud thumbnails use local disk space?

Yes. Reading cloud-only images or videos caches content locally, and a video may need to download in full. Settings can disable cloud reads or clear the app’s memory cache. Freeing disk space for cloud files uses Synology’s own tools.

Which Macs are supported?

The beta is currently built for Apple Silicon Macs. Its declared minimum is macOS 13, but not every macOS release or Mac model has been verified. An Intel build is not available yet.

Does the app upload my files?

There is currently no app-operated file-upload or telemetry service. Cloud sync, on-demand downloads and sharing actions you choose are handled by the relevant system or third-party service.

How can I send feedback?

Email 52binpaw@gmail.com with the steps you took, your app version and any helpful screenshots. Please hide private information in screenshots before sending them.

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