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Install on macOS

Install FileLever on Mac to protect copies, keep backups up to date, and free up space safely—macOS is available now; Windows and Linux builds follow later.

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Status

The latest public release is FileLever v1.1.1. The current release publishes macOS DMG files for Apple Silicon, Intel Mac, and Universal. Primary hosting is Cloudflare R2 via filelever.com, with GitHub Releases available as an alternate mirror. The current DMGs are code signed and notarized.

Start from the download page. Choose the Universal, Apple Silicon, or Intel DMG that matches your Mac, then review checksums before installing.

Pick the right build

HardwareDownload this assetUse when
Apple Silicon MacFileLever-1.1.1-macos-arm64.dmgYou have an M-series Mac and want the smallest native build.
Intel MacFileLever-1.1.1-macos-x86_64.dmgYou have an Intel-based Mac.
Not sureFileLever-1.1.1-macos-universal2.dmgYou want one build that works on both Intel and Apple Silicon.

Install steps

  1. Open the download page.
  2. Choose Universal, Apple Silicon, or Intel from the macOS card.
  3. Confirm the release title is FileLever v1.1.1.
  4. Review the release notes/changelog for caveats, fixes, or known issues.
  5. Open the DMG and drag FileLever into Applications.
  6. Launch FileLever from Applications.

First launch checks

  • Confirm the app came from filelever.com or the alternate GitHub Releases mirror.
  • Confirm the release notes are for FileLever v1.1.1.
  • Confirm the DMG is the signed and notarized FileLever build for this release.
  • Verify the checksum if you want an extra integrity check before opening the app.
  • If macOS shows a security prompt, review it carefully before continuing.

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Uninstall

Quit FileLever, remove it from Applications, and empty Trash if you want to fully remove the app bundle.

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