Mac Finder shows hidden files

How to make Finder show hidden files and folders

Step 1: Open the "Terminal" application.

Step 2: Enter the following command:

defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles -boolean true ; killall Finder

 

Step 3: Press Enter

Now you will see those hidden files and folders in the Finder window.

 

If you want to hide the original hidden files and folders again, replace the above command with

defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles -boolean false ; killall Finder

Just press Enter, hidden files will no longer be displayed