: FAF can include Spotlight results to speed up searches while still offering its own deep-disk scanning for items excluded from the system index. Version 2.3 Series Highlights
Unlike Spotlight, which relies on a pre-built database, FAF searches disk data directly using the file system's fast search operations.
: Ability to save complex queries as ".faf" files to be reused as presets or launched directly from the Finder. Find Any File (FAF) 2.3.3 b19
: It is ideal for searching external drives, NAS volumes, or disks not indexed by Spotlight.
: Search by precise attributes including name, extension, date ranges, size, and even plain text within files (unformatted, RTF, or zip-compressed Excel/Word files). : FAF can include Spotlight results to speed
For official documentation and latest updates, you can visit the Find Any File website or check the Version History page. Find Any File
: Instead of a flat list, you can view found items within their folder structure, making it easier to browse hundreds of results. : It is ideal for searching external drives,
is a maintenance release of the popular macOS utility designed to locate files that Spotlight often misses. This specific version (including build b19 ) is part of the v2.3 series, which introduced key workflow improvements like the ability to open the AppSupport folder directly from the Help menu. Key Features of Find Any File