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What is FileXaminer?

FileXaminer is an award winning "Get Info" application. FileXaminer allows you to modify file and folder attributes that the Finder cannot, such as type/creator info, UNIX permissions, and much more. FileXaminer is powerful and easy to use – making it the best "Get Info" application for Mac OS X.

Try FileXaminer, and let us know what you think. FileXaminer's feature list includes:
FileXaminer eliminates the need to use Terminal, and makes changing attributes on files and folders a breeze.

User Comments

"Among the myriad utilities that help you edit file information and permissions, FileXaminer has always stood out."
-Dan Frakes Macworld Magazine (September 2005)
"I am very impressed with its user friendliness. Excellent piece of software."
-Johnny Luu
"Many thanks for FileXaminer - This tool helps me out 20 times a day, not many OSX tools you can say that about."
-Alexander Lawrence
"FileXaminer is a useful tool I keep coming back to. It does more and costs less."
-Peter Sichel, Chief Engineer and Founder of Sustainable Softworks
"FileXaminer 1.0 is currently the best "Get Info" application for Mac OS X"
-osxguide.com Review

"Yes, it's great! Just LOVE it! 6 stars!"
-Jac Lundqvist

"This is a "must-have" utility."
-http://www.macfixit.com/

"Much better than Bare Bones' Super Get Info and $10 less."
-sjonke on Versiontracker

"This is a much better product than Super Get Info (from Bare Bones) and it's cheaper..."
-- Roy Marquez

Featured Books

Books in which FileXaminer is reviewed or mentioned.
Some books may also include FileXaminer on included media.

Macworld Mac Basics Superguide
by Macworld Magazine
Mac OS X Power Tools
by Dan Frakes
Handpicked Software for Mac OS X: The Best New Freeware, Shareware, and Commerical Software for Mac OS X
by Robert Ellis
Dr. Mac : The OS X Files
by Bob Levitus
Click on book icon for more information.

Awards and Reviews

FileXaminer was chosen as one of Macworld's favorite bargain apps for enhancing, repairing OS X





FileXaminer Received a 5 out of 5 mouse rating in the September 2005 Issue of Macworld Magazine.

FileXaminer received the honor of being badged one of the Top 50 utilities for Mac OS X

FileXaminer Received a 4.5 out of 5 mouse rating in the May 2003 Issue of Macworld Magazine.

MacFixIt awarded FileXaminer (formerly Get Info) a "Silver Award" for troubleshooting software in the MacFixIt Toolbox Awards 2001!

Read what osxguide.com had to say about FileXaminer by clicking here!

Mac OS X Privilege Overview

Click here to see an overview of Mac OS X privileges.

System Requirements



Requires Mac OS X v10.2 or later.

Release Notes

Download

Click here to download FileXaminer for Mac OS X Leopard.
Users running older versions of Mac OS X should Click here

Purchasing

FileXaminer is Shareware and costs $10.00 US. Click here to go to our purchase page.

From now till Friday May 9th, FileXaminer is $6.00 ( 40% savings ! ) when purchased thru Paypal. Click the Buy Now button and get it while its hot !


Save money and purchase four of our award winning programs in the Gideon Desktop Bundle. The Bundle includes Dock-It, FileXaminer, Snard, Snippet Monkey and xBack for one low price.

Note to registered users of v1.x : Users of v1.x will have to purchase a new license to use v2.x ( after the free demo period ). Registered users should use the web store and purchase the FileXaminer v1.6 to v2.0 upgrade product.
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