Open the real thing
The shortcut is a native Finder alias that points to the original item. Opening it takes you to the file, folder, or app you actually use.
Create Desktop Shortcut
Keep the original where it belongs. Reach it from your Desktop.
Create a Finder alias for a file, folder, or app, so your everyday essentials are easy to reach without making another copy.
Included with MenuSmith · macOS 14 or later
A shorter route
Bring the shortcut, not the whole folder.
A project can stay in its carefully organized home and still be one double-click away on your Desktop.
Keep big folders in place
Reach a deep project folder from your Desktop without duplicating its contents or moving it out of your filing system.
Shortcut the folder you are already in
Use the Action on a selection or on empty space inside a Finder folder to create a Desktop alias for that folder.
A small convenience, ready when you need it.
Add the Action to your menu and choose whether it plays a sound when the alias is ready.
- Native Finder aliases
- No duplicate of the original content
- Existing Desktop items stay untouched
Put your everyday essentials within reach.
Create Desktop shortcuts directly from Finder.