File Shelf
Hold files between apps, windows, and desktops.
Native workspace utility for Mac
A better place for files in motion.
Reveal a tray, drop in a file, and keep working. DropTray makes the small movements between apps feel effortless.
Then $4.99 once. No subscription.
Native macOS appBuilt with AppKit, not a browser shell.
Private by designYour working files stay on your Mac.
Apple notarizedSigned and verified for macOS.
One-time purchase$4.99 after the free trial.
Made for the space between apps
Your workflow should not stop at a window edge.
DropTray gives temporary files somewhere useful to go. No Finder detour. No Desktop pile. No extra utility window to manage.
One gesture, eight actions
Move a file. Choose what happens next.
Carry a file toward any corner—or press a shortcut—and your chosen tools slide into reach. Drop it onto the action you want, then get right back to work.
Keep your four favorite tools in the corners your hand already remembers.
Screenshots, handled
Capture it. It is already waiting.
Every screenshot can land in its own tray instead of spreading across your Desktop. Take several in a row, then move the exact ones you need.
Quick Screenshot can use a single custom key and works without opening another app.
Useful beyond files
Grab text from anything you can see.
Draw a box around a receipt, image, video, or locked document. DropTray recognizes the text and places it on your clipboard.
OCR runs locally on your Mac with Apple's Vision framework.
Set it up your way
Your trays. Your corners. Your keys.
Keep only the tools you use. Change tray positions, adjust shake sensitivity, and remap every shortcut from one compact settings window.
DropTray runs quietly in the menu bar and can launch automatically at login.
Eight focused tools. One familiar gesture.
Each tray does one job and stays out of sight until you call for it.
Screenshots
Catch every capture before it reaches your Desktop.
Convert to PDF
Turn images and documents into clean PDFs.
Merge PDF
Arrange several PDFs and combine them in place.
Text Extract
Pull readable text from images and documents.
Auto Rename
Create useful filenames from the file itself.
Compress
Make a ZIP without opening another window.
Peek
Keep a reference visible over the work at hand.
Made for macOS
It feels small because it is built the Mac way.
DropTray is a lightweight AppKit menu-bar utility. It uses native frameworks, follows system conventions, and stays out of your Dock and your way.
LocalFile processing and OCR happen on-device.
UniversalOne build for Apple silicon and Intel Macs.
12+Compatible with macOS Monterey and later.
Simple pricing
Try everything. Keep everything.
Use DropTray free for 14 days. Cancel before the trial ends and pay nothing.
Questions and answers.
Is DropTray a subscription?
No. You get a 14-day free trial, then pay $4.99 once for lifetime access. Cancel before the trial ends and you are not charged.
Do my files leave my Mac?
No. File conversion, OCR, clipboard history, and organization happen locally using native macOS frameworks. DropTray does not upload the files you use with the app.
Which Macs are supported?
DropTray runs on Intel and Apple silicon Macs with macOS 12 Monterey or later. The app is signed and notarized by Apple.
Can I choose which trays appear?
Yes. Enable any four of the eight trays, assign each one to a corner, and change the arrangement whenever you want.
Can I use hotkeys instead of shaking the mouse?
Yes. Every main action has a configurable keyboard shortcut, including showing trays, screenshots, Peek, Text Grab, and clipboard history.
Give your files somewhere to go.
Fourteen days free. Then $4.99 once.