User Guide Full Index
Getting Started
Connect to...
Navigation
File Listing Options
Selecting and Copying Files
- File Selection Mode
- Selecting Images in the Image Viewer
- Copying Files
- Drag and Drop
- AirDrop Files
- Share Files
- eMail Files
Viewing Documents
Annotate/Markup
Merge PDFs
Bulk Rename Tools
- Bulk Rename - Add text to filenames
- Bulk Rename - Find and Replace
- Bulk Rename - Rename with Dates
- Bulk Rename - Rename using EXIF Data
Search
Working with Images
- Rotate Images
- Convert Images
- Create Contact Sheets
- Rate Photos with XMP
- Remove GPS from Photos
- Edit IPTC Properties on Photos
- Slideshows
Playing Movies
Playing Music
Working with Finder
WebDAV Server
Sync and Backup
Custom Tasks
- Create Custom Tasks
- Monitor a Folder for a Keyword and Download Hourly
- Download PDFs from the Last 7 Days
- Trim PDF Pages
- Change IPTC Properties on Images in Bulk
- Rotate Images in Bulk
- Automated Backup of Video Files from a Chosen Folder
- Automate Backup and Deletion of Files Older than a Chosen Date
- Remove GPS from Multiple Photos
- Convert Images in Bulk
Advanced
Connect to NAS Drives from macOS
Easily access your NAS drives from your Mac, connect to NAS drives such as QNAP and Synology with FileBrowser Pro for Mac.
Connect to NAS Drives
Open the FileBrowser Pro for Mac app.
Click the "+ Add Location" or the "+" button on the home screen to start the setup wizard.
Select the "Computer/Network Drive", this will scan your WiFi network for your NAS drives, once discovered select it.
If the NAS drive isn't found when FileBrowser Pro for Mac scans for it, there could be a firewall blocking the network packets from the app, preventing the NAS from seeing them. You need to configure it to allow "Windows File and Printer Sharing" or TCP Port 445.
If FileBrowser Pro for Mac reports 'Unknown User or Password' when you know these are correct, this is an indicator that you need to try Compatibility Mode. This setting can be found when you edit the NAS location under the "Advanced Settings" section. Your NAS drive may also need FileBrowser Pro for Mac's "Enable NetBIOS" setting to be switched on.
Can No Longer Connect to NAS
Sometimes macOS turns off local network access to apps after an app update.
- Open the macOS System Settings app.
- Select "Privacy and Security" then select "Local Network"
- Enable the switch for "FileBrowser Pro".
FAQ
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How do I connect to Network NAS drive from my Mac?
Connect to your NAS using SMB3 using FileBrowser Pro for Mac. You can also connect to your NAS using SMB2 or even older devices that only support SMB1. FileBrowser Pro for Mac works with huge variety of NAS drives.
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Can I access my NAS drive from macOS?
Easily scan your network for NAS Drives, enter your credientials to have fast and secure access to your files from your macOS in minutes with FileBrowser Pro for Mac.
