New File Explorer for Mac, the Windows-style Finder alternative
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One small menu-bar app with 93 switches that smooth out the Mac: Alt+Tab, Task View, snapping, Win+V clipboard, drag to Dock, Finder keys and snappier animations. Turn on only what you want.

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Apple silicon · macOS 14 or later · One-time purchase · Free updates

Windowsify is runningThis is the real Settings window, in a familiar style. Click around: every page and switch works.

Home

Like your setup? Every switch here is in the real app. Continue with Windowsify

Switching to Mac? Your fingers can relax.

Lots of people are moving to the Mac, and if you’re coming from Windows, it’s the little things that trip you up: a shortcut here, a window there. Windowsify brings your favourite Windows habits along, so you can enjoy the Mac without relearning everything.

“…nearly half of customers who purchased a Mac being new to the product.”
Tim Cook, Apple CEO, January 2026 earnings call

Questions your fingers will stop asking

Wait, where’s Alt+Tab?How do I cut a file?Why doesn’t Home go to the start of the line?Where did my minimised window go?Ctrl+C… or ⌘C?Is there a Win+V on here?How do I snap this to the side?What’s the Mac’s Task Manager?
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Groceries
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Desktop 1Desktop 2New desktop+
Task switching

Every window,
three ways.

Hop between windows the way your hands already know. Watch, then try it yourself: this desktop works.

Windows

Snap, maximise, minimise. No thinking required.

Windows go where you throw them. Try each one.

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Holiday plan

Holiday plan

Lake Tahoe, 3–7 November

Pack: boots, camera, chargers

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Clipboard

Your clipboard,
now with a memory.

Press Win V and everything you copied is right there. Two styles, your call. Watch, then try it.

Shortcuts

Why unlearn years of muscle memory?

Your fingers already know these 66 shortcuts. Windowsify makes them work on your Mac, so you’re fast from day one. Curious what the Mac does instead? Flip the switch.

Ctrl+C / V / X
⌘C / ⌘V / ⌘X
Copy, paste, cut
Ctrl+Z / Y
⌘Z / ⌘⇧Z
Undo, redo
Ctrl+A / S / F / P
⌘A / ⌘S / ⌘F / ⌘P
Select all, save, find, print
Ctrl+T / W / N
⌘T / ⌘W / ⌘N
New tab, close tab, new window
Ctrl+B / I / U / O / R…
⌘ + the same key
Other Ctrl shortcuts (bold, open, reload, zoom…)
Home / End
⌘← / ⌘→
Start / end of line
Ctrl+Home / End
⌘↑ / ⌘↓
Start / end of document
Ctrl+← / →
⌥← / ⌥→
Jump a word
Ctrl+Backspace
⌥⌫
Delete a word
Win+V
No Mac shortcut
Clipboard history
Dock & taskbar

Your Dock, on every screen.

Plug in a second display and your Dock follows. Just like the taskbar on every Windows monitor, your apps stay one click away, whichever screen you’re working on.

  • Identical on every screen: same apps, badges, size and style
  • Hover for window previews, click an icon to minimise
  • Drag and drop files onto any Dock
  • Windows never slide underneath it
And the rest

Plus all the little things.

The small stuff you only notice when it’s missing. Each one is a switch, so keep what you like.

Snappier animations, all in one place

Fast mode trims the genie, the bounce and the slow slides. Restore macOS’s defaults any time.

A mouse that feels right

Windows pointer feel and steady wheel steps for your PC mouse. Your trackpad stays as it is.

Browser keys just work

F5, Alt+D, Ctrl+H and Ctrl+J in Chrome, Edge and Firefox.

Drag to the Dock, and it opens

Hold a file over an app and its window comes forward, ready for the drop.

Finder, with your keys

Shift-click selects a range, Ctrl+X really cuts, F2 renames and Enter opens.

Win+R, still there

Type calc, taskmgr or %appdata% and the Run box opens the Mac version.

Trackpad swipes like Windows

Three fingers up for Task View, down for the desktop, sideways for your last window.

Arrow keys in dialogs

In a box like “Save changes?”, the arrow keys move between the buttons and Enter or Space presses one.

Middle-click autoscroll

Hold the wheel and move: the further you go, the faster it scrolls.

Ctrl+wheel zooms

Hold Ctrl and roll the wheel, like on Windows. Works in any app that zooms with ⌘+ and ⌘−.

Uninstall properly

See every app, review its leftover files, then move the lot to the Trash.

Windows mode or Mac mode? Why not both.

Press Ctrl Alt W to flip between them from any app. Handy when a friend borrows your Mac. Your choices are always kept.

Side by side

Same Mac, fewer head-scratches.

The Mac does plenty on its own. Here’s what changes when you add Windowsify.

Feature
macOS on its own
Mac + Windowsify
Switching windows
Partly: macOS⌘Tab switches apps, not windows
Yes: WindowsifyAlt+Tab shows every window, with previews
Seeing everything at once
Partly: macOSMission Control, no search
Yes: WindowsifyTask View on Win+Tab, type to search
Dock previews
Partly: macOSRight-click for a list of windows
Yes: WindowsifyHover for live thumbnails, ✕ to close
Snapping windows
Partly: macOSDrag to edges, fn⌃ + arrows (macOS 15+)
Yes: WindowsifyWin+Arrow, Snap layouts and Snap Assist
The green button
No: macOSGoes full screen in its own Space
Yes: WindowsifyMaximises, like Windows
Minimised windows
No: macOS⌘Tab leaves them in the Dock
Yes: WindowsifySwitch to the app and they come back
Cut and paste files
Partly: macOS⌘C, then ⌥⌘V to move
Yes: WindowsifyCtrl+X, then Ctrl+V
Clipboard history
Partly: macOSSpotlight keeps recent copies (macOS 26+)
Yes: WindowsifyWin+V panel with pins, search and up to 1,000 items
Home and End keys
No: macOSScroll the page
Yes: WindowsifyStart and end of the line
Run box
Partly: macOSSpotlight, with Mac names
Yes: WindowsifyWin+R understands calc, taskmgr and %appdata%
Mouse wheel
No: macOSSpeeds up the faster you spin
Yes: WindowsifySteady steps, 3 lines a notch
Mouse side buttons
Partly: macOSWork in some apps
Yes: WindowsifyBack and forward in every app
Animation speed
Partly: macOSSpread across settings and hidden commands
Yes: WindowsifyOne page, plus Fast mode
Uninstalling apps
Partly: macOSDrag to the Trash, leftovers stay
Yes: WindowsifyReview leftover files, then remove the lot

Checked against macOS 14 to 27 in October 2026. Every Windowsify row is a switch you can turn off. Mac and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc.; Windowsify isn’t affiliated with Apple or Microsoft.

Add-on

Miss File Explorer?
We’ve got you.

Finder with your keys is good. A dedicated app goes further. File Explorer is a Windows 11-style file manager for your Mac: a familiar layout, menus and shortcuts, for your Mac’s files.

  • Tabs, the command bar and the navigation pane you know
  • Windows keys everywhere: F2, Ctrl+Shift+N, Alt+Up, Ctrl+L
  • Extract zips (even password ones), Properties, This PC and the Recycle Bin
  • The Tray: gather files from all over your Mac, then move them in one go
  • Send with AirDrop, Blip or LocalSend, right from the command bar
  • Recent downloads in the menu bar, and paste a copied picture or text straight in as a file
  • Plus the Mac’s best bits: Quick Look, Finder tags and Smart Folders
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Invoices21/10/2026 18:04File folder
Projects24/10/2026 09:12File folder
XLSXBudget 2026.xlsx24/10/2026 09:41Microsoft Excel Worksheet86 KB
DOCXHoliday plan.docx22/10/2026 20:15Microsoft Word Document123 KB
TXTNotes.txt23/10/2026 11:02Text Document2 KB
PDFLease agreement.pdf12/09/2026 14:30PDF Document1.4 MB
6 items|1 item selected  86 KB

Everything in this window works: open folders, cut and paste, rename, press Space for Quick Look, or .

Made with care

A snappier Mac, in lots of small ways.

Most of the Mac is great. Windowsify trims the slow bits and the extra clicks, so it gets out of your way.

Less waiting

Fast mode switches off the genie, the Dock bounce and the slow slides in one go.

A quicker Dock

A hidden Dock shows up without the pause, and stays on the screen you choose.

Fewer clicks

The pointer can jump to a dialog’s main button, and the green button simply maximises.

Nothing lost

Switch to an app and its minimised window comes back, instead of nothing happening.

Peace of mind

Your Mac stays your Mac.

Why it asks for permission

macOS asks before any app can move windows or react to keys. That’s Accessibility permission, and it’s what makes Alt+Tab and snapping possible.

No tracking

No analytics, no accounts. Windowsify only goes online to check your licence key and look for a new version. Your clipboard history stays on your Mac.

You’re in control

Turn any feature on or off on its own, or press Ctrl+Alt+W to flip the whole Mac back to normal.

Easy to remove

The Uninstall button in Settings puts back everything Windowsify changed, then moves it to the Trash.

New to Mac?

Still getting the hang of it?

Totally normal. Where the Start menu went, why closing a window didn’t quit the app, which apps to grab first. Our switcher’s guide covers all the stuff nobody tells you when you switch.

Read the switcher’s guide
01

Where’s the Start menu?

Spotlight, the Dock and Applications, explained for Windows hands.

02

Ctrl vs ⌘, explained

Why the Mac has an extra key, and which one to press when.

03

Closing a window doesn’t quit the app

The little dot under Dock icons, and how to really quit.

 04

The 5 apps we’d install first

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Pricing

Pay once. Keep the best of both.

One payment, no subscription. Every update included.

Windowsify

$19USD

One payment

For one Mac

  • Alt+Tab, Task View and snapping
  • Windows shortcuts and Win+V clipboard
  • Taskbar-style Dock and mouse feel
  • File Explorer keys in Finder
  • Updates included
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Best value

Windowsify + File Explorer

$25$31USD

Save $6

For one Mac

  • Everything in Windowsify
  • The File Explorer app
  • Tabs, address bar and details view
  • Safe copying with Replace or Skip
  • Updates included
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File Explorer

$12USD

Works on its own too

For one Mac

  • A Windows 11-style file manager
  • Tabs, breadcrumbs and Ctrl+L
  • Preview and details panes
  • Undo for moves, renames and deletes
  • Updates included
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One-time payment, no subscription · macOS 14 Sonoma or newer · Apple silicon (M1 or newer) · Terms and refunds

FAQ

Questions, answered.

Before you buy

Which Macs does it work on?

Macs with Apple silicon (M1 or newer) running macOS 14 Sonoma or later.

Is it a subscription?

No. You pay once and keep it. Updates are included.

How many Macs can I use it on?

One Mac per licence. If you have two, the Two Macs option above costs less than buying twice.

Do I need File Explorer as well?

No. Windowsify and File Explorer are separate apps and each works on its own. Together, Win+E opens File Explorer, and the bundle costs less than both.

Will it change my Mac for good?

No. Windowsify works alongside macOS. Switch to Mac mode and everything behaves like a normal Mac again; switch back and your choices are still there.

Using it

Will it break my Mac shortcuts?

No. Every feature can be switched on or off on its own, and Ctrl+Alt+W flips the whole Mac back to normal Mac mode and back again. Terminals, virtual machines and remote desktops keep Mac keys automatically.

Does it work with a PC keyboard and mouse?

Yes. It knows where the Windows, Alt and Ctrl keys sit on both Mac and PC keyboards, and gives a PC mouse Windows pointer speed, wheel steps and back/forward buttons. Your trackpad is never changed.

Does it work with more than one display?

Yes. Snapping works on every screen, Alt+Tab can open on your main display, the screen with the pointer or all of them, and you can have the Dock on every screen, like the taskbar on Windows.

Can I turn off the parts I don’t want?

Yes. There are 93 switches, grouped by area, and the Coming from Windows page sets up a sensible mix in one click. Turn anything off and it’s back to the Mac way.

Can I move my settings to a new Mac?

Yes. Settings › Home saves every switch to a file; open it in Windowsify on the other Mac.

Privacy and security

Why does it ask for Accessibility permission?

macOS asks for it before any app can move windows or react to keys and clicks. Windowsify needs it for Alt+Tab, snapping and Windows shortcuts.

Why does it ask for Screen Recording?

Only for pictures of your windows: Dock previews, Task View and the snap animation. They’re made on your Mac and never leave it. Everything else works without it.

Does it collect my data?

No analytics and no tracking. The only times Windowsify goes online are to check your licence key and whether a new version is out. Your clipboard history stays on your Mac.

Feel at home on your Mac.

Your Windows habits, from minute one. Back to normal Mac in one click.

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