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Recento

Open recent files instantly on macOS. Launch with a hotkey, drag and drop into any app. No filters. No setup. Just speed. Free and native on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.

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Cost / License

  • Pay once
  • Proprietary

Platforms

  • Mac
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Features

Properties

  1.  Lightweight
  2.  Privacy focused

Features

  1.  Works Offline
  2.  No registration required
  3.  No Tracking
  4.  Dark Mode
  5.  Ad-free
  6.  Drag and Drop
  7.  Support for Hotkeys
  8.  On top
  9.  Sits in the menu bar
  10.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

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Recento information

  • Developed by

    US flag1dot.ai

  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Commercial product.

  • Pricing

    One time purchase (perpetual license) ranging between $15 and $30.

  • Alternatives

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  • Supported Languages

    • English

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What is Recento?

Find any recent file in a flash. One shortcut. Instantly overlay all your recent docs, downloads, screenshots, zips, and videos ready to drag anywhere. No more Finder hunting.

  • Works Across All Apps: Drag and drop files from Recento into Mail, Slack, Chrome, Final Cut, or any app without needing to dig through Finder.
  • Hotkey-Powered Overlay: Press your custom shortcut and Recento instantly floats over your active window with your latest files.
  • Everything You’ve Opened or Downloaded: Recento shows all your recent items including PDFs, folders, docs, screenshots, even zip files in one beautiful overlay.
  • Blazing Fast & Lightweight: Built natively for macOS with support for Apple Silicon and Intel. No lag. No cruft. Just speed.
  • Built for Simplicity: No filters to set up, no tags to manage. It just works out of the box.
  • Pin the Overlay: Keep Recento visible while you work by pinning the overlay to stay on top of other windows for continuous file access.

What Makes Recento Different?

  • Instantly access your recent files without Finder chaos
  • One shortcut to rule your file flow
  • Built for productivity pros & creators
  • Privacy-first: nothing is uploaded or tracked