can Files or Folders be HIDDEN on a Mac ?

[easybullet3]

is there any way to HIDE a file or folder on a Mac ?
on a PC I can right-click any file or folder and select it to be Hidden.

How can I do this on a mac ?

Thanks

 

[Fishrrman]

One way is to use a file manager app like "Pathfinder" to change a file's (or folder's) attributes from visible to invisible.

Even though the file/folder will then be invisible in the finder, you'll still be able to see it and act upon it in Pathfinder...

 

[Weaselboy]

How can I do this on a mac ?

There is no way to do it from the GUI, but there are Terminal commands you can execute on files and folders to make then hidden. Here is an article that explains it.

 

[grahamperrin]

@easybullet3 http://apple.stackexchange.com/a/15980/8546 leads to an application that may be suitable. You'll find plenty of other answers, and similar questions, at Ask Different.

 

[JohnDS]

Try InvisibliX: http://invisiblix.read-write.fr

It's free.

 

[bdj33ranch]

Another idea might be to make an encrypted .dmg folder and give it some ubiquitous name. You do that from Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Create an encrypted disk image (.dmg) folder.

New Image+ >

- create a name
- pick a size (you can’t make it bigger once created - just make another one if needed)
- format: Mac OS Extended (Journaled)
- pick an encryption (128-bit AES encryption is probably sufficient)
- partitions: single partition - GUID partition map
- image format: read/write disk image

create your password

DO NOT save the password in your keychain!!!