{"id":8312,"date":"2024-10-25T13:44:22","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T13:44:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/?p=8312"},"modified":"2024-10-25T13:44:22","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T13:44:22","slug":"view-hidden-files-on-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/view-hidden-files-on-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Show Hidden Files and Folders on a Mac"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/view-hidden-files-on-mac\/#method_1_show_hidden_files_in_macos_finder\" title=\"Method 1 Show Hidden Files in macOS Finder\">Method 1 Show Hidden Files in macOS Finder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/view-hidden-files-on-mac\/#method_2_show_invisible_files_on_mac_with_terminal\" title=\"Method 2 Show Invisible Files on Mac with Terminal\">Method 2 Show Invisible Files on Mac with Terminal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/view-hidden-files-on-mac\/#still_nothing_use_data_recovery_software_to_find_hidden_files\" title=\"Still Nothing? Use Data Recovery Software to Find Hidden Files\">Still Nothing? Use Data Recovery Software to Find Hidden Files<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/view-hidden-files-on-mac\/#to_sum_up\" title=\"To Sum Up\">To Sum Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/view-hidden-files-on-mac\/#faq\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/view-hidden-files-on-mac\/#is_it_safe_to_unhide_files_on_a_mac\" title=\"Is It Safe to Unhide Files on a Mac?\">Is It Safe to Unhide Files on a Mac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/view-hidden-files-on-mac\/#how_to_show_hidden_folders_on_mac\" title=\"How to show hidden folders on Mac?\">How to show hidden folders on Mac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/view-hidden-files-on-mac\/#how_to_force_macos_to_permanently_show_hidden_files_on_my_macbook\" title=\"How to force macOS to permanently show hidden files on my Macbook?\">How to force macOS to permanently show hidden files on my Macbook?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>macOS usually hides certain files (like system files, caches, and app support data) to keep things tidy and smooth. But sometimes, files can be hidden for other reasons\u2014glitches, accidental changes, or just user settings. We&#8217;ve helped plenty of users deal with this exact problem. When you need to see hidden files on your Mac, there are three reliable methods to unhide them quickly. Let\u2019s break them down.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_1_show_hidden_files_in_macos_finder\"><\/span>Method 1: Show Hidden Files in macOS Finder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The easiest way to reveal hidden files on your Mac is through Finder. This method is simple, quick, and works for most situations. <strong>Here\u2019s how to view hidden files on Mac Finder:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open <strong>Finder<\/strong> from your Dock.<\/li>\n<li>Go to any folder where you think hidden files might be, like <strong>Macintosh HD<\/strong> or <strong>Documents<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Press <strong>Command + Shift + . (period)<\/strong> on your keyboard. This immediately shows hidden files and folders, which appear slightly grayed out compared to regular files.<\/li>\n<li>If you want to hide them again, press the same combination once more.<img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8314 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/hidden-files-folders.jpg\" alt=\"Hidden files and folders will appear slightly grayed out\" width=\"2176\" height=\"1380\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--danger\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Be careful with system files<\/strong>. A lot of hidden files are critical to macOS running properly. If you\u2019re not sure what a file does, it\u2019s best to leave it alone to avoid any problems with your system.<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_2_show_invisible_files_on_mac_with_terminal\"><\/span>Method 2: Show Invisible Files on Mac with Terminal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When Finder doesn\u2019t do the trick, Terminal gives you another option to unhide files on your Mac. While it\u2019s a bit more technical, we\u2019ve found this method to be a lifesaver with stubborn files that won\u2019t show up otherwise.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open <strong>Terminal<\/strong>. Press <strong>Command + Space<\/strong> to open <strong>Spotlight<\/strong>, then type &#8220;Terminal&#8221; and hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Type the following command and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<br \/>\n<strong>defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles true<\/strong><img class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8315 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/terminal-unhide.jpg\" alt=\"Type this command\" width=\"1712\" height=\"1154\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Then restart Finder:<br \/>\n<strong>killall Finder<\/strong><img class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8316 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/terminal-hide.jpg\" alt=\"This will force Finder to restart\" width=\"1702\" height=\"1078\" \/><br \/>\nThis will force Finder to restart and show hidden files or folders on your Mac throughout the system.<\/li>\n<li>To hide the files again, use the same command but change <strong>true<\/strong> to <strong>false<\/strong>:<br \/>\n<strong>defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles false<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Once again, restart Finder:<br \/>\n<strong>killall Finder<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"still_nothing_use_data_recovery_software_to_find_hidden_files\"><\/span>Still Nothing? Use Data Recovery Software to Find Hidden Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve tried Finder and Terminal and still can\u2019t locate those hidden files, third-party recovery software might be your next best option. Tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Disk Drill<\/a> are designed to retrieve data that may be lost or deleted\u2014data that can\u2019t be accessed through usual methods like Finder or other file managers. We\u2019ve recommended this option many times for users who need a more thorough scan of their system.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--primary\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>\u2705 <strong>Why Disk Drill is a great tool for this situation?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Finds hidden, lost, or deleted files that Finder and Terminal can\u2019t detect.<\/li>\n<li>Can scan all kinds of devices. Works not only on your Mac\u2019s internal drive but also on external devices like USB drives, SD cards, external hard drives, and even iPhones.<\/li>\n<li>Recovers a wide range of file types.<\/li>\n<li>Lets you preview files before recovery.<\/li>\n<li>Easy-to-use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s how you can use Disk Drill to reveal hidden files:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to the official Disk Drill website and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/download.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download<\/a> the software. Follow the installation steps.<\/li>\n<li>Open Disk Drill and select the <strong>Storage devices<\/strong> tab from the sidebar.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8317 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/disk-drill-select-c.jpg\" alt=\"Select the drive you want to scan\" width=\"2430\" height=\"1688\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Select the drive you want to scan (typically your main Mac drive, but can be any other storage device).<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Search for lost data<\/strong>. The scan will begin, and you can click <strong>Review found items<\/strong> even while the scan is in progress. A list of found files will appear, and it will continue to grow as the scan continues.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8318 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/disk-drill-scanning.jpg\" alt=\"Disk Drill scanning the drive\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1698\" \/><\/li>\n<li>The files will be grouped under different categories like <strong>Existing files <\/strong>(files that currently exist on your system but might be hidden), <strong>Deleted or lost<\/strong> (files that have been deleted from your system but are still recoverable), and <strong>Reconstructed<\/strong> (files that have been partially recovered from fragments found). You can filter the results by file types\u2014such as <strong>Pictures<\/strong>, <strong>Videos<\/strong>, <strong>Audio<\/strong>, or <strong>Documents<\/strong>\u2014to make it easier to find what you need.<\/li>\n<li>To make sure you see everything, check that <strong>Show system &amp; hidden files<\/strong> is enabled. This will display all hidden files within Disk Drill\u2019s interface. Click the <strong>Show<\/strong> button and select <strong>Show system &amp; hidden files<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8319 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/disk-drill-show-hidden.jpg\" alt=\"Select Show system &amp; hidden files\" width=\"2496\" height=\"1678\" \/><\/li>\n<li>You can check both files and entire folders for recovery. A preview window will appear for each file, which is super helpful to be sure you\u2019ve found the right files.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-8320 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/disk-drill-recover-hidden.jpg\" alt=\"You can check both files and entire folders for recovery\" width=\"2482\" height=\"1676\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Recover<\/strong> to save these files. Note that the basic version of Disk Drill for Mac lets you scan and preview files, but to actually recover them, you\u2019ll need to upgrade to the PRO version. At least with the free version, you can be sure your files are still there.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--danger\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>If files were deleted and not just hidden<\/strong>, it\u2019s important not to wait too long. The longer you delay recovery, the higher the chance the files could get overwritten.<\/div>\n<p>Disk Drill is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/disk-drill-review\/\">one of the best tools<\/a> for this kind of task, and we\u2019ve recovered tons of files with it. Its file type support is impressive (everything from popular formats like <strong>JPEG, MP4, PDF<\/strong> to more obscure ones like <strong>RAW, FLAC,<\/strong> and <strong>MAT<\/strong>.) It also works flawlessly on macOS, even with the newest macOS Sequoia. If you want to compare it with other tools, check out our list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-mac-data-recovery-software\/\">best data recovery software for Mac<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"to_sum_up\"><\/span>To Sum Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As you can see, there\u2019s nothing complicated about hidden files on your Mac. Whether you go with <strong>Finder<\/strong>, <strong>Terminal<\/strong>, or <strong>Disk Drill<\/strong>, each method fits different situations.<\/p>\n<p>Use Finder for quick access, Terminal when Finder doesn&#8217;t work, or Disk Drill for a deep scan and file recovery. Just remember, hidden files are often important for system operations, so be cautious.<\/p>\n<p>By the way, if you&#8217;re sure certain files shouldn&#8217;t have been hidden, it might be a good idea to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/picks\/the-best-mac-antivirus-protection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">check your Mac or storage device for viruses<\/a>. Malware has been known to hide files, manipulate directories, or cause data to disappear unexpectedly.<\/p>\n<section itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><div class=\"panel-group sc_accordion_faq\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\"><h2 class=\"sc_accordion_faq--title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faq\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading1\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is_it_safe_to_unhide_files_on_a_mac\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse1\">\r\n                Is It Safe to Unhide Files on a Mac?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading1\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Yes, it\u2019s safe to unhide files on your Mac, but you need to be careful. Most hidden files are system-related\u2014things like settings, caches, and configuration files that macOS hides to keep you from accidentally messing with them. These files are important for your Mac&#8217;s smooth operation, so don\u2019t change or delete them unless you know exactly what you&#8217;re doing.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading2\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_show_hidden_folders_on_mac\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse2\">\r\n                How to show hidden folders on Mac?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading2\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                To show hidden folders on Mac, you use the same key combination as with hidden files. Simply press Command + Shift + . (period) in Finder, and hidden folders will appear just like hidden files. There is no difference.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading3\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_force_macos_to_permanently_show_hidden_files_on_my_macbook\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse3\">\r\n                How to force macOS to permanently show hidden files on my Macbook?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading3\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                To permanently show hidden files on your MacBook, you can use Terminal to adjust your settings:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Terminal.<\/li>\n<li>Enter this command: defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles true<\/li>\n<li>Press Enter.<\/li>\n<li>Then restart Finder with this command: killall Finder<\/li>\n<li>Press Enter.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>macOS usually hides certain files (like system files, caches, and app support data) to keep things tidy and smooth. 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