New File from Right Click - Create Files Instantly in Finder

The Missing Feature, Solved

Unlike other operating systems, the file browser on your Mac has no built-in "New File" option. You've always had to open an app, create a file, then save it to the right folder. Until now.

Without This App

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Open an Editor First

Want a new text file? Open TextEdit, create the file, then navigate to save it

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Multiple Steps Every Time

Open app, File > New, File > Save As, navigate to folder, name the file. Every. Single. Time.

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Terminal Workarounds

Power users resort to touch filename.txt in Terminal. Not ideal.

With New File from Right Click

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Right-Click, Done

Right-click in any folder, pick your file type, and it's created instantly

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All Your File Types

Text, Markdown, HTML, JSON, Python, Shell scripts, and any custom type you need

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Always Ready in Menu Bar

Lives quietly in your menu bar. The context menu is always ready when you are.

How It Works

Three simple steps to never open an editor just to create a file again

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Install & Enable

Download the app and follow the quick onboarding to enable the file browser extension. Takes less than a minute.

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Right-Click in Any Folder

Right-click anywhere in your file browser. You'll see a new "New File" option in the context menu.

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Choose Your File Type

Pick from built-in types or your own custom file types. The file is created instantly in the current folder.

Built for Productivity

Instant File Creation

One right-click, one selection, done. No dialogs, no editors, no fuss. Your new file appears right where you need it.

Custom File Types

Add any file type you need with custom extensions and display names. From .tsx to .yml — you decide.

Placeholder Content

Define starter content for custom file types. New HTML files with boilerplate, JSON with structure — ready to edit immediately.

Drag & Drop Ordering

Arrange your file types in any order you prefer. Your most-used types go to the top of the context menu.

Privacy-First

Zero data collection. Zero network requests. Zero tracking. Everything stays on your computer, always.

Native Performance

Built entirely with SwiftUI. Lightweight, fast, and feels right at home on your desktop. No Electron, no bloat.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I create a new file in my file browser?

With New File from Right Click, simply right-click anywhere in your file browser and select the file type you want to create. The app adds a context menu option that lets you create text files, markdown, HTML, JSON, Python scripts, and more with a single click.

Can I add my own custom file types?

Yes! You can add any custom file type with your own file extension, display name, and optional placeholder content. Perfect for developers who need project-specific file templates.

Does the app collect any data?

No. New File from Right Click is completely private. It makes no network requests, collects no data, and has no analytics or tracking. Everything happens locally on your Mac.

Stop Opening Editors Just to Create a File

Download New File from Right Click and add the missing "New File" option to your context menu. One-time purchase, no subscription, no ads.

Get on Mac App Store

One-time purchase • Requires version 13 Ventura or later

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