How to Create a Folder on Mac

Organize your files by creating new folders on the desktop or in Finder.

At a Glance

~15s

Right-click (two-finger click) on an empty desktop area → New Folder. Type a name and press Return.

~15s

Open Finder, navigate to your location, then press Cmd+Shift+N to create a new folder.

~15s

Click the folder name once to select it, click again to make it editable. Type the new name.

~15s

In Finder, go to FileNew Smart Folder to create folders that automatically collect files matching your criteria.

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