How do I cut and paste files on Mac?

Cut & Place adds real ⌘X (Command+X) cut functionality for files. Simply select files, press ⌘X to cut, navigate to a new folder, and press ⌘V to move them. No more drag and drop required.

Does Cut & Place actually move files or just copy them?

Cut & Place performs a true move operation. When you cut files with ⌘X and paste with ⌘V, the files are moved to the new location — they are removed from the original folder. This works the same way as cut and paste on other operating systems.

Is Cut & Place safe to use?

Cut & Place uses the Accessibility API to intercept keyboard shortcuts and performs file operations through standard system APIs. It requires Accessibility permission to function. The app is lightweight, uses no network connections, and stores no personal data.

Why does Cut & Place need Accessibility permission?

Cut & Place needs Accessibility permission to intercept the ⌘X keyboard shortcut system-wide. This is the only way to add true cut functionality for files. The app only listens for ⌘X and ⌘V shortcuts and does not access any other input or screen content.

Cut & Place - Real ⌘X Cut & Paste for Files | Move Files with Keyboard Shortcut

Perfect For Every Workflow

Whether you're organizing photos, cleaning up downloads, or managing project files — Cut & Place makes it effortless.

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Organizing Files

Sort documents into the right folders in seconds

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Cleaning Desktop

Move scattered files where they belong

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Project Management

Restructure project folders quickly

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Batch File Moves

Select multiple files and move them all at once

Cut. Navigate. Place.

Three steps. Zero hassle.

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⌘ X

Cut

Select your files and cut

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Navigate

Go to the destination folder

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⌘ V

Place

Files moved instantly

Lives in Your Menu Bar

Always ready. Never in your way.

No Dragging. No Workarounds.

The way you always expected it to work.

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Drag & drop between windows

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Copy, then delete the original

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Third-party scripts & hacks

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Select files, press ⌘X

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Navigate to any folder

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Press ⌘V — done

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Set Up in Seconds

One click. Ready to go.

Move Files the Way You've Always Wanted

Download Cut & Place and finally use ⌘X to cut and paste files. Free, lightweight, and built for power users.

Download on Mac App Store

macOS 11 Big Sur or later • Free

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Lightweight

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Privacy First

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Native App