Search for a list of filenames in finder?

I have a list of image files, in multiple subfolders with other images, that I'd like to pick out and move.

I know that I've done this in the past, but, can't remember if I used an app to do so or if there is an option in Finder's search function.

Anyone?

MacBook Pro 15", macOS 10.12

Posted on Dec 7, 2019 9:14 PM

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jeremy_v

Community Specialist

Dec 10, 2019 1:02 PM in response to Globalksp

Greetings, Globalksp!

Thanks for reaching out to the Apple Support Communities! That’s a great question you have about searching in Finder for filenames. Check out this article to Narrow your search results on Mac. This article will give you steps you can take to search for files in Finder on your Mac. If this is not the path you’re needing to go, feel free to circle back with kore information about your situation.

Cheers!

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