File Cut Paste
Cmd X to Cut & Cmd V to Paste
Only for Mac
Free · In‑App Purchases
Mac
Reduce multi-key strain in Finder. Cut and move files with simple Cmd X + Cmd V shortcuts. Quietly active in your menu bar with a free trial good enough average users.
Effortless single-handed file moving in macOS Finder. Select a file, hit Cmd+X to cut it, navigate anywhere, hit Cmd+V to move it. Simple, fast, and ergonomically designed to streamline file management.
Standard macOS Finder requires complex, multi-key shortcuts to move files, creating unnecessary hand strain. FileCutPaste bridges this gap by bringing direct cut-and-move functionality to your daily workflow.
HOW IT WORKS
• Select files in Finder and press Cmd+X to mark them for moving
• Navigate to any destination folder — a new window, tab, or drive
• Press Cmd+V, and FileCutPaste instructs Finder to move the files directly
• All file operations are safely handled by macOS Finder itself
DESIGNED FOR ERGONOMIC ACCESSIBILITY & EFFICIENCY
• Select files in Finder and press Cmd+X — FileCutPaste safely relocates them to a protected local staging area
• Navigate to any destination folder — a new window, tab, or drive
• Press Cmd+V, and Finder's own native paste completes the move into your chosen destination
• Your files are never uploaded, copied to the cloud, or read by anything outside Finder and FileCutPaste itself
PRIVACY & SAFETY FIRST
FileCutPaste never reads, uploads, or stores your file contents anywhere but your own Mac. When you cut a file, it's relocated into a protected local staging area on your device, and your own Cmd+V then lets Finder complete a completely native paste into your chosen destination — your data never leaves your Mac and no cloud service is ever involved.
ACCESSIBILITY & SYSTEM INTEGRATION
To enable single-handed keyboard shortcuts for motor efficiency, FileCutPaste uses macOS Accessibility permission strictly to detect Cmd+X and Cmd+V while Finder is active, so it knows when to stage a cut and let your own Cmd+V complete it.
TRY IT FREE
Start with a free trial before choosing a subscription plan to see how FileCutPaste enhances your workflow.
--- Subscription Details ---
• Monthly and Annual subscriptions are available.
• Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase.
• Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
• Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store Account Settings.
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://maccove.com/FileCutPasteApp/privacy
Ratings & Reviews
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Faster workflow speed:
- Press Cmd+X to cut and paste files anywhere on your Mac, now faster.
- No limits to the number and size of files.
Bug fixes:
- Subscription handling improved
- Free tier utilisation cap changes
The developer, MacCove, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- XQUANTUM (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED
- Size
- 5.7 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires macOS 13.0 or later.
- Mac
Requires macOS 13.0 or later.
- Mac
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- File Cut Paste Yearly Subscription $9.99
- File Cut Paste Monthly Subscription $1.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Xquantum OPC Private Limited