The missing Finder command
On macOS, creating a new file often means opening an app first, saving a blank document, then moving it into the folder where you meant to work. That is fine once or twice, but it becomes friction when you are organizing projects, notes, scripts, data files, or templates.
The CreateFiles+ way
CreateFiles+ lets you create blank files from Finder, the Finder toolbar, the menu bar, or Quick Create shortcuts. Pick the file type, name it, and keep working in the current folder.
Useful file types
CreateFiles+ supports everyday blank files like Text, Markdown, CSV, JSON, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, shell scripts, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations.
How to do it with CreateFiles+
- Open the folder where the file should live.
- Use the Finder action, menu bar item, or Quick Create shortcut.
- Choose the file type you need.
- Rename the new blank file and continue working in place.
Frequently asked questions
Can macOS create a blank file from Finder by default?
macOS does not provide a universal Finder Create New File command for common blank file types. CreateFiles+ adds that workflow.
Does CreateFiles+ require cloud storage or an account?
No. CreateFiles+ is a local Mac utility. Your file names, file contents, and folder contents stay on your Mac.