For macOS
Free up your Mac without deleting anything.
FileFerry finds the big files you haven't touched in weeks and ferries them to iCloud Drive or an external disk — then gives you the space back. Every move can be undone.
Free to download · Pro is a one-time purchase · macOS 26.6 or later
18.7 GB
Uploaded to iCloud Drive, then the local copy is released. Open a file any time and it downloads again.
Three steps. You stay in charge.
FileFerry never moves anything on its own. It shows you what's taking up space and waits for you.
Scan
FileFerry looks through the folders you pick for large files you haven't opened in a while — and skips apps, photo libraries and anything you've marked "never suggest".
Choose
Nothing is pre-selected. Tick the files you're happy to move, sort by size or age, and see exactly how much space you'll get back.
Ferry
Files move to iCloud Drive → FileFerry or to a folder on another disk, keeping their original folder structure. Once iCloud has the upload, the local copy is released.
Everything you need to keep space free
A small, focused utility that lives in your menu bar and does one job well.
Move to iCloud Drive PRO
Big files go to your own iCloud Drive, stay visible in Finder, and download again the moment you open them.
Free local iCloud copies
Files already in iCloud but still stored on your Mac? Release the local copy — nothing changes in iCloud.
Archive to an external disk PRO
Send files to a folder on a USB drive, SSD or NAS. FileFerry warns you if the disk is unplugged, full or read-only.
History & Move Back
Every move is logged. Bring any file back to exactly where it came from with one click — always free.
Automatic scans PRO
Scan daily, every few hours, or the moment free space drops below your limit — and get a notification when there's something to reclaim.
Never suggest
Exclude any file or folder for good. Projects you're working on, archives you keep on purpose — FileFerry leaves them alone.
Built so you can't lose a file.
Freeing space shouldn't feel risky. FileFerry moves, it never deletes — and it double-checks before it lets go of anything.
- Nothing is ever deletedFiles move to iCloud Drive or a folder you choose. You can browse them in Finder at any time.
- Verified before the original goesWhen archiving, the copy is checked against the original before the original is removed.
- Freed only once uploadedThe local copy is released only after iCloud confirms the upload finished.
- Only the folders you allowFileFerry runs in Apple's App Sandbox and can only see folders you hand it.
Simple pricing
Try everything that shows you where your space went for free. Unlock moving with a single payment — no subscription.
Free
See what's taking up space.
- Scan your folders for large, unused files
- Free local copies of files already in iCloud
- Never-suggest list
- Move Back from History
- Lives quietly in your menu bar
FileFerry Pro
Everything in Free, plus:
- Move files to iCloud Drive
- Archive to an external disk or NAS
- Scheduled & low-space scans
- Open at login
- Restore on every Mac with your Apple Account
Prices in your local currency are shown in the App Store. Purchases are handled by Apple and can be restored on any of your Macs.
Questions
Does FileFerry delete my files?
No. FileFerry only moves files — into your iCloud Drive or to a folder you choose on another disk. You can open them from Finder at any time, and History brings any file back to where it came from.
Where do my files go?
Moves to iCloud go to iCloud Drive → FileFerry, mirroring the original folders (for example Downloads/old.zip). Archives go to a FileFerry folder inside the folder you picked on your external disk.
Do I need extra iCloud storage?
Only as much as the files you move. The local copy is released only after iCloud confirms the upload, so running out of iCloud storage never costs you a file — you can archive to a disk instead.
What happens if my external disk isn't connected?
FileFerry tells you the disk isn't connected and doesn't move anything. Plug it back in and everything works again — no setup needed.
Which files does it suggest?
Files above a size you choose (50 MB by default) that you haven't used for a number of days you choose (7 by default). It skips apps, packages, photo libraries, hidden files and anything on your never-suggest list.
Does FileFerry collect any data?
No. There are no accounts, analytics or ads. Scanning happens entirely on your Mac. See the privacy policy.
Can I use Pro on more than one Mac?
Yes. Pro is tied to your Apple Account — use Restore Purchases in Settings → Pro on any Mac signed in with the same account.
Give your Mac room to breathe.
Free to download. Your files stay yours — just somewhere roomier.