Question 1

Is CreateFiles+ a subscription?

Accepted Answer

No. Website licenses are $4.99 each and include up to 2 Macs. If you buy multiple licenses in one checkout, you receive one key with a larger Mac limit.

Question 2

Is there a free trial?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The direct-download app includes a 7-day trial. The timer starts after you first launch CreateFiles+ and finish setup, not when you download the installer.

Question 3

Why pay for CreateFiles+ when free options exist?

Accepted Answer

Free tools can be a good fit for a basic Finder command. CreateFiles+ adds 19 built-in file types, Control-Option-N and menu bar access, Batch Create for up to 100 files, reusable Folder Packs, custom templates, and a supported Mac App Store or direct-download option.

Question 4

What is the difference between buying direct and buying on the Mac App Store?

Accepted Answer

The direct download includes a 7-day trial and a license key for up to 2 Macs. The Mac App Store version is purchased and updated through Apple. Both include the same core file-creation workflows.

Question 5

Why does the right-click menu not appear in some folders?

Accepted Answer

macOS can hide Finder extension commands in iCloud Drive, OneDrive, Google Drive, Desktop, Documents, and other protected locations. In those folders, use the Finder toolbar button or Control-Option-N to open Quick Create.

Question 6

Can CreateFiles+ make batches of files?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Batch Create can create up to 100 files at once from a blank file type or built-in template. Naming patterns support {{n}}, {{n:02}}, {{n:03}}, {{n:04}}, and {{date}}, with a preview before anything is written.

Question 7

Can I share a whole folder setup?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Folder Packs save a finished folder as a local .createfilespack file. Share that file with students, teammates, or another Mac, then import it in CreateFiles+ and recreate the folder whenever you need it.

Question 8

Can I add custom file types or templates?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CreateFiles+ includes 19 built-in file types, supports custom extensions, and can use custom templates for supported formats. Built-in template groups cover developer, academic research, teacher, accounting, healthcare, and consulting workflows.

Question 9

How do I remove extra CreateFiles+ Finder extension entries?

Accepted Answer

Quit CreateFiles+, then run /bin/bash "/Applications/CreateFiles+.app/Contents/Resources/clean_extension_artifacts.sh" --include-installed-app-extension in Terminal. If CreateFiles+ is installed somewhere else, replace /Applications/CreateFiles+.app with the actual app path. The script unregisters CreateFiles+ Finder extension entries, removes stale local build copies, and restarts Finder. After it finishes, enable CreateFiles+ again in System Settings > Login Items & Extensions.

Question 10

What does CreateFiles+ collect about me?

Accepted Answer

The Mac app does not track file activity. The website uses privacy-limited analytics for page and conversion events, and direct licensing stores purchase and hashed machine data. File names, paths, contents, and folder contents are never sent to us.

Question 11

Which Macs are supported?

Accepted Answer

CreateFiles+ supports Apple silicon and Intel Macs running macOS 15 or later.

The Create New File command your Mac is missing.

Still works when the right-click command disappears.

Create a file in the Finder folder you’re already in.

Create one file, a batch, or a reusable folder structure.

Try free, buy direct, or purchase through Apple.

CreateFiles+ questions

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Does the app upload file information?

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