Set up FinderBuddy

Let's get you set up.

Install FinderBuddy, enter your license key, and run your first tool. Here's how to get started.

  1. 1

    Install on your Mac

    Download the installer, open the .dmg, and drag FinderBuddy into your Applications folder. Requires macOS · Apple Silicon.

    Download v1.0.0
    FinderBuddy
    FinderBuddy
    Applications
  2. 2

    Enter your license key

    Open FinderBuddy from Applications. Copy your full license key from your Dodo Payments purchase email, paste it into the app's License key field, and choose Activate. You'll need an internet connection to activate.

    Your lifetime license activates FinderBuddy on up to 3 Macs. Get your license if you haven't purchased yet.

    Activate FinderBuddy

    Paste the key from your purchase email

    License key

    FB-7K2Q-94XM-LD3PActivate

    FinderBuddy is activated

  3. 3

    Turn on Finder integration

    FinderBuddy adds its tools to Finder's right-click menu. If macOS asks, allow the FinderBuddy extension, or turn it on any time in System Settings → General → Login Items & Extensions.

    Finder extensions

    FinderBuddy

    Adds tools to Finder's right-click menu

  4. 4

    Try your first tool

    Right-click any file or folder in Finder, choose FinderBuddy, and pick a tool, like Compress Image. The result is saved next to the original, and your original file is never changed. You can also drop files onto the FinderBuddy window.

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    Compress Image
    Convert Image
    Resize Image
    More Tools

Need a hand?

For activation help, email support@finderbuddy.net with your purchase email and the message shown in the app.

Moving to another Mac? Deactivate the current Mac in Settings → License first, then activate on the new one.

Contact support