Files from different folders
Collect the documents you need in one shelf without rearranging the folders they came from.
THE WELL FOR MAC
A place to put files
on the way somewhere else.
Drag files, images, links, and text into The Well. Keep them on a floating shelf while you find the window or folder you need next.
Select one item or gather a group. Your original files stay where they are.
See how it worksPublic download coming soon.
Apple silicon (M-series) · macOS 13 or later
WHEN YOU NEED A SPARE HAND
Gather things before the next step.
Links and bits of text
Keep a web address or a copied passage beside your files. Use Paste when you want to add something from your clipboard.
A group you’ll use together
Select several items, then use the drag handle or Copy to take the group with you.
GETTING STARTED
How to use The Well
- 1
Add what you need
Drop items onto the shelf, choose Add files, or use Paste. The Well accepts files, folders, images, links, and text.
- 2
Keep the shelf nearby
Pin it above your windows, or hide it and bring it back from the menu bar. Your shelf is saved between launches.
- 3
Take items out
Drag an item or use the group handle. You can also copy, open, or reveal a file in Finder. Clear empties the shelf without deleting your original files.
QUESTIONS
About your files
Does it move or delete my files?
Removing an entry or clearing the shelf leaves your original files in place. When you drag a file out, The Well provides a copy.
Does my shelf stay after I close the app?
Yes. The shelf saves on your Mac and restores when you reopen The Well. It holds up to 200 items.
Can I undo a change?
Press Command–Z to undo the last shelf change, including removing an item or clearing the shelf.
Which Macs is it for?
The Well is for Apple silicon Macs running macOS 13 or later. The public download is not available yet.
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