View File Metadata on macOS with File Cabinet Pro Version 8.8.3

File Cabinet Pro version 8.8.3 for macOS is here, featuring a redesigned Preview pane that makes it easier to inspect files and view important metadata without leaving the app.

With this update, you can now view detailed file metadata directly in File Cabinet Pro’s Preview pane. This can include information such as image dimensions, color space, alpha channel, and more. Whether you are organizing images, reviewing documents, or managing a large collection of files, the new Preview pane gives you more useful information at a glance.

File Metadata Display Now in File Cabinet Pro

File Cabinet Pro on macOS Tahoe in Icon view with the Preview pane showing file metadata.
File Cabinet Pro’s redesigned Preview pane, displaying file metadata on macOS Tahoe 26.4.

Customize Metadata Display in File Cabinet Pro

The redesigned Preview pane is also customizable. You can choose which metadata fields are displayed for specific file types, making it easier to focus on the details that matter most to your workflow. To customize the Preview pane, right-click on the background area in the Preview pane and choose ‘Show Preview Options’ from the menu. From there, you can select the metadata you want to display. You can even drag and drop metadata entries in the ‘Preview Options’ popover to reorder them. This lets you place your most important file details exactly where you want them.

File Cabinet Pro Preview pane with the preview options popover exposed for user customization.
Choose the file metadata you want to view in File Cabinet Pro from the ‘Preview Options’ popover.

Preview Pane Available from All View Types

Another improvement in this release is that the Preview pane is no longer limited to Column view. The old Preview pane could only be viewed while using Column view. In File Cabinet Pro 8.8.3, the new Preview pane is available from all view types giving you more flexibility no matter how you prefer to browse your files

How to Hide and Show the Preview Pane

To show or hide the Preview pane, you can use the Command + Shift + P keyboard shortcut. You can also add the Preview toolbar item Toolbar icon to display the File Preview inspector in File Cabinet Pro. to File Cabinet Pro’s toolbar for quick access.

Also Included in File Cabinet Pro Version 8.8.3:

Performance improvements and minor bug fixes.

Get File Cabinet Pro Version 8.8.3 Now

File Cabinet Pro version 8.8.3 is a free update for users who have already purchased a license. New users can purchase File Cabinet Pro here.