ctrlhq

File shelf

Park files in your notch.

Drop files on the notch to hold them. Drag them out later, or AirDrop them in one move.

Buy ctrlhq · Launch price, regularly $49: $19

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ctrlhq's shelf holding three files with an AirDrop target

Moving a file between apps usually means arranging windows or digging through Downloads. ctrlhq gives you a shelf at the top of the screen.

Drag files onto the notch to park them there. When you're ready, drag them out into any app, or send them with AirDrop.

What you get

  • Drop to park

    Drag files onto the notch from Finder or any app.

  • Drag out anywhere

    Drop them into Mail, Slack, a browser upload or another folder.

  • AirDrop

    Send shelf items to a nearby device in one move.

  • Image tools

    Convert and compress images right on the shelf.

Questions

Do screen recordings go on the shelf?

Yes. Every new recording lands on the shelf, ready to drag into Slack, Mail or anywhere else.

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Also in the notch

All features

File shelf, and everything else.

Every feature is in one app, for one price: $19 once, no subscription, and a full refund within 14 days if it isn't for you.

Buy ctrlhq · Launch price, regularly $49: $19

14-day money-back guaranteeAlready bought? Download

macOS 26 Tahoe or later · Apple silicon & Intel