PropEdit
PropEdit is a file permissions and access control utility for macOS that allows users to manage and modify file and folder permissions directly from the Finder. It provides an easy-to-use interface for viewing and changing ownership, access rights, and extended attributes on files and directories. The app is used by system administrators, power users, and Mac owners who need detailed control over file permissions without relying solely on the terminal or macOS System Preferences. PropEdit can also handle Mac OS X Access Control Lists (ACLs) in its registered version, giving users granular control over file access.
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1 suggestionPropEdit appears to be no longer actively maintained — the latest available version is 2.1.0, released over a decade ago, with no evidence of newer builds or native Apple Silicon support. For modern alternatives with native Apple Silicon support, consider using the built-in Finder (Get Info pane) for basic permission changes, or install the free, actively maintained chmod/chown utility BatChmod, which provides a graphical interface to file permissions and runs natively on M-series Macs. For advanced permission and ACL management, Terminal commands (chmod, chown, chflags) or third-party system tools like OmniGraffle's file utilities are reliable modern options. If you need a dedicated GUI, check MacUpdate or the App Store for recently updated permission management tools that explicitly support Apple Silicon.
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