HoudahSpot is the hub where all the files related to your current task come together. From here, you also can take a deep dive to fetch further information from your archives. HoudahSpot is a powerful, versatile, and highly customizable file search tool for Mac. It uses the existing Spotlight index for ultra-fast file searches. HoudahSpot gives you the tools to get manageable search results from even the most extensive collection of files: an easy-to-use search criteria editor, customizable results displays, search templates, a preview of text matches, and more. It finds files using multiple criteria (name, text content, kind, and a wide assortment of other metadata). Searches are easy to build with a few clicks. HoudahSpot shows search results in a convenient interface that keeps all your essential data within reach.
- Find files by name, text, content kind, file extension, author, recipient, pixel count, & more
- Search several locations at once & specify which subfolders to include & which to exclude
- Narrow down results, add & combine search criteria
- Explore search results. View as icons, previews, or lists with customizable columns
- Combine hundreds of criteria to zero in on files & customize columns in the search results list
- Preview files & text matches before opening them
- Set up templates for recurring searches
- Create snippets to hold sets of criteria you use frequently
- Specify folders you want to search & folders you want to skip
- The Quick Look preview pane now lets users select text
- Get A plug-in for Apple Mail that allows you to include Mail message files in your search results
- The Tag Cloud, which lists your favorite file tags as well as all the tags found in the current search results
- Share a search that you can send to a colleague or friend
Reviews
"My congratulations to team Houda on a solid update, HoudahSpot 6.0." - MacSparky.com
"HoudahSpot 6.0 comes packed with features and enhancements that will improve your productivity." - VisualProducer
"I highly recommend giving HoudahSpot a try. The time I’ve invested in learning the app and retraining myself have been well worth the effort." - MacStories.net
"HoudahSpot has been around for over ten years and continues to complement my computer use. Its ability to create complex search filters without a great deal of effort is remarkable, and more importantly, it will actually help you refine a search and quickly lead to the one specific file you’re looking for." - MauseReviews