How to search for hidden files

Is it possible to search for hidden files?


For example, I want to find all files where:

Name contains "XYZ"

File size is greater than 1MB

File is hidden OR contained in a hidden folder

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.3

Posted on Jan 5, 2023 6:51 AM

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Jan 5, 2023 5:48 PM in response to jjjefff

Yes but I can't find a way to use the Finder search to do that. Not only is it very slow there are some locations Finder will not search, and I was unable to successfully get it to do what you want.


Instead, I recommend using EasyFind or Find Any File. The latter is in the Mac App Store. EasyFind is downloadable from its developer's website. They're both equally good.


If this answer is not satisfactory for you, I suggest posting a new question in the Mac OS X Technologies Community. You are far more likely to find recommendations from more knowledgeable people there.

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