MetaPhotoAI
Folder Management/Locating Files

Locating Files and Folders

MetaPhotoAI makes it easy to jump from the application directly to your computer's file system (Finder on macOS or File Explorer on Windows). This is helpful for managing files, moving them to other applications, or simply verifying their location on your hard drive.

Opening an Entire Folder#

If you want to view all the files within a specific folder in your system's file explorer:

Locate the folder

Find the folder in the left sidebar (Directory Browser).

Access context menu

Right-click on the folder name or click the ellipsis icon (three dots) that appears when you hover over it.

Open in system

Select "Open in Finder" (macOS) or "Open in Explorer" (Windows) from the context menu.

View contents

A new window will open on your computer showing the contents of that folder.

Locating a Specific Image or Video#

If you are working on a specific file and want to find its exact location in your file system:

Find the file

Locate the image or video in the bottom filmstrip.

Right-click

Right-click on the thumbnail of the file.

Open containing folder

Select "Open Containing Folder" from the menu.

File highlighted

The system file explorer will open and automatically highlight/select that specific file, saving you the time of searching for it.

Tip

The "Open Containing Folder" feature is especially useful when you need to quickly share a specific file or open it in another application like Photoshop or Lightroom.

Keyboard Shortcuts#

For faster navigation:

Mac:⌘+⇧+R|Win:Ctrl+Shift+R

This shortcut reveals the currently selected file in your system file explorer.

Use Cases#

ScenarioAction
Share a file via emailRight-click → Open Containing Folder → Drag to email
Edit in external appRight-click → Open Containing Folder → Open in Photoshop
Backup specific filesRight-click → Open Containing Folder → Copy to backup drive
Verify file locationRight-click → Open Containing Folder → Check path

Next Steps#