Kondor File Manager for macOS

A fast dual-pane file manager for keyboard-first Mac work.

Kondor is a native Finder replacement, Norton Commander-like powerful file manager for macOS. It is built for people who compare folders, move files, inspect archives, search deeply, convert file formats, resize/rotate images easily, and want a Commander One or Total Commander-style workflow on a Mac.

Official product: Kondor File Manager
Short name: KFM
Current version: 1.2.1
Release date: June 8, 2026
Platform: macOS

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Version 1.2.1 · June 8, 2026 · 2.3 MB · Developer ID signed, notarized, and stapled

Native AppKit build Dual panes, tabs, sync, archives

Browse and compare

Keep two locations visible instead of bouncing between Finder windows.

Move work safely

Copy, move, delete, compress, convert, rotate, resize, upload, and download with progress in one place.

Stay keyboard-first

Use stable commands for repeated file work instead of hunting through menus.

Feature map

Practical file-management features, not decorative complexity.

The project is built around the workflows a power user repeats every day: navigate, compare, preview, archive, transfer, search, and recover from long-running operations.

Need help? Open the Kondor support page for FAQ, troubleshooting, downloads, and the feedback form.

Dual-pane workspace

Two independent panes with tabs, drive selectors, path bars, sortable file lists, status lines, and a visible command strip.

Keyboard-first actions

F-key actions for view, edit, copy, move, new folder, delete, search, tab switching, refresh, and pane swapping.

Mac-native local operations

Built with AppKit/Foundation, APFS clone-aware copying, metadata-preserving transfers, FSEvents refresh, and Trash-backed delete.

Viewer and quick inspection

Text, hex, image, and source viewing with line numbers, syntax highlighting, fit-to-window zoom, pan, rotate, fullscreen, and next/previous navigation.

Archives as working places

Browse and extract common archive formats, with writable ZIP/TAR-style archives and helper-backed 7Z/RAR support where installed.

Search across file surfaces

Find files locally, inside archives, across connected resources, and through content search paths where the provider supports it.

Remote and cloud resources

S3, Google Drive, Dropbox, FTP/FTPS/SFTP, WebDAV, and SMB provider surfaces are designed to load only when needed.

Folder sync workflows

Compare two folders, review planned changes, then synchronize selected differences with a dedicated native sync window.

iPhone and device browsing

Direct-device bridges for iOS AFC, Android/MTP, and camera/PTP workflows are being prepared for the Sonoma-compatible direct build.

Image batch tools

Rotate, mirror, resize, preview, and convert image files, including HEIC-focused workflows from iPhone photo folders.

Video conversion

Convert video files through helper-backed workflows while keeping long-running conversion progress visible.

AI tool support

Send current folders or selected items to configured AI and command tools, including local command-line assistants where available.

Live folder refresh

Local panes watch directory changes so files created, moved, renamed, or deleted by other apps appear without manual refresh.

Long tasks stay visible

Copies, downloads, uploads, conversions, and deletes run through a task manager with progress and persisted task records.

Direct Edition power tools

Website builds can include terminal helpers, administrator/root workflows, local CLI integrations, and external device helpers.

Why it should feel fast

The app is shaped around native UI.

Kondor does not need every cloud SDK, archive helper, or device bridge at startup. The default workspace stays local and responsive; heavier surfaces are loaded when the workflow asks for them.

Native Objective-C++ and AppKit table views, not a web wrapper.Cloud/device/archive providers load lazily so startup stays focused.Transfer records are persisted, so file work is easier to inspect and recover.Credentials are stored in the encrypted app credential store. Direct iOS, Android/MTP, and camera/PTP access and manipulation.

Editions

Lite stays useful. Pro pays for the power-user surfaces.

The business model is simple: the free app remains a real local file manager, and Pro unlocks the workflows that need ongoing cloud, device, archive, and support work.

Daily local file work

Kondor Lite

Free

A useful dual-pane Finder replacement for local browsing, file operations, viewing, themes, and basic archives.

Dual panes, tabs, breadcrumbs, history, favorites
Local copy, move, rename, delete, duplicate, paste
Basic search, viewer/editor, Quick Look, ZIP/TAR basics
Themes, columns, sorting, view modes, task manager

Intro web price

Kondor Pro

$19/year

A competitive yearly Pro plan for serious remote, cloud, device, sync, conversion, archive, and AI workflows.

FTP/FTPS/SFTP, WebDAV, S3, Dropbox, Google Drive
iOS AFC, Android/MTP, camera/PTP and device workflows
Folder sync, advanced archives, remote edit, share links
Bulk image/video convert, resize, rotate, and AI tool support

Download Lite Ask for Pro access

Purchase paths

Two stores, one Pro entitlement story.

Website buyers use Paddle. App Store buyers use Apple In-App Purchase. Account linking is designed so App Store Pro owners can also unlock the web Direct build.

Web Store

$19/year

Buy through Tepesoft's Paddle checkout and unlock the full Direct Edition with a Tepesoft license account.

Mac App Store

$19.99/year

Install the sandboxed App Store Lite build and unlock compatible Pro features through Apple In-App Purchase.

Pro demo without bait-and-switch behavior

Kondor Lite should let users try limited Pro operations, then explain the upgrade calmly when the allowance is used.

Lite users can try a small number of Pro actions before buying.
Pro commands stay visible with a clear badge instead of disappearing.
App Store Pro owners can link a Tepesoft account to unlock Web Pro too.
Some advanced device/admin/system features are available only in the direct edition.

Distribution

Same direction, different macOS rules.

The Direct Edition can use website-distributed helper workflows. The App Store Edition stays inside Apple's sandbox and uses StoreKit for Pro.

Web Direct Edition

The website download is the full commander-style direct build. Lite is free; Pro unlocks remote, cloud, device, sync, bulk media, archive, and AI workflows through a Paddle-backed Tepesoft license.

Mac App Store Edition

The App Store build is sandboxed for Apple review. Lite is free; Pro unlocks compatible advanced workflows with Apple In-App Purchase while Direct-only administrator and terminal features stay out.

KFM answers

Clear product facts for people and search systems.

What is Kondor File Manager?

Kondor File Manager, also called KFM, is a native macOS dual-pane file manager developed by Tepesoft Systems for keyboard-first file work.

Who is it for?

Kondor is for Mac users who repeatedly compare folders, move batches of files, inspect archives, preview files, search deeply, and prefer stable keyboard commands.

Is Kondor a Finder replacement?

Yes. Kondor can replace Finder for daily file work and adds much more powerful dual-pane navigation, batch operations, archives, remote resources, search, sync, preview, and keyboard-first workflows.

Is Kondor an alternative to Commander One or Total Commander on macOS?

Kondor is an independent Tepesoft product for users who want Norton Commander-like, Commander One-style, or Total Commander-style dual-pane workflows on macOS. It is not affiliated with those products.

What is the Direct Edition?

The Direct Edition is the website-distributed build for full commander-style workflows, including terminal helpers, administrator workflows, local CLI integrations, and Sonoma-compatible packaging.

Is the download available now?

Yes. Version 1.2.1, released June 8, 2026, is available as a signed and notarized macOS DMG from the product page and tepesoft.com/kfm/download.