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Dropzone is a Mac app for moving and copying files, launching applications, and uploading items to supported services.

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Dropzone by Aptonic is a Mac app for handling files through drag and drop. Dragging a file makes the Dropzone grid appear, where files can be dropped onto actions to move, copy, launch apps, or upload to supported services. It also includes Drop Bar for temporarily holding files, keyboard shortcuts, Sharing menu support, and add-on actions installed from within the app.

Dropzone 5 requires macOS 13 or later and supports multiple customizable grids, including folder icons set in Finder and control through a dz command line tool.

Key features

  • Drag files onto grid actions to move, copy, or share
  • Hold files temporarily in Drop Bar for later use
  • Upload files via SFTP, Amazon S3, and Imgur
  • Resize images, compress images, and shorten URLs
  • Launch apps, run Shortcuts, and install apps by dragging
  • Control actions and grids with dz command line tool
Best for: Mac users who regularly move, copy, share, or upload files using drag and drop.
Good for
  • Includes Drop Bar for temporarily holding files
  • Offers add-on actions installed from within the app
  • Supports keyboard shortcuts and Sharing menu input
Watch out for
  • Requires macOS 13 or later

Aptonic at a glance

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Website
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Platforms
iOS, macOS, Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Aptonic FAQ

How do you use Dropzone?
Drag a file and Dropzone appears at the top of the screen, then drop the file onto an action. You can also open it from the menu item.
What is Drop Bar for?
Drop Bar holds files temporarily. Drag files onto it, then drag them off onto other applications or onto a Dropzone action when ready.
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