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Treemap

See your biggest folders before reading a list

Every rectangle is a real file or folder, sized by the space it uses. The things worth investigating become hard to miss.

Diskfern Treemap interface

Short answer

Treemap turns a folder hierarchy into a visual map. Large blocks use more disk space, colours indicate file kinds, and double-clicking a folder takes you deeper without losing context.

01

Size becomes visible

You can spot a multi-gigabyte folder faster than you can hunt for it through nested Finder windows.

  • Area represents disk usage
  • Colours show file kinds
  • Labels keep names visible
Size becomes visible in Diskfern

02

Step inside any folder

Double-click to drill down, then use Back, Forward or Enclosing Folder just like familiar navigation controls.

  • Folder drill-down
  • Navigation history
  • Selection preserved
Step inside any folder in Diskfern

03

Open the facts from the map

Right-click any block to inspect, preview, reveal, collect or ask Disk Advisor about it.

  • Context menu
  • Quick Look
  • Ask Disk Advisor
Open the facts from the map in Diskfern

Questions about Treemap

What does a larger rectangle mean?

It means that item occupies more space on disk.

Can I open a folder from the map?

Yes. Double-click a navigable folder to drill into it.

Do colours mean safe to delete?

No. Colours indicate file kind; safety labels are separate.

Does the map work during a scan?

Yes. It begins filling in while Diskfern scans.

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