General Information

What is Final Pass?

Final Pass is a lightweight folder comparison tool designed for digital techs and photographers to reconcile capture session RAW files and output files. It can also be used by anyone needing a fast, simple way to compare file names between two folders.

How is Final Pass different from other folder comparison tools?

Final Pass focuses on simplicity. Unlike other tools that analyze file content, Final Pass only compares file names, making it faster and ideal for large datasets.

What platforms does Final Pass support?

Final Pass is a macOS application and requires macOS 13.5 or later.

Can Final Pass compare folders on external drives or cloud storage?

Yes! As long as file names are available, Final Pass can compare local folders, external drives, and network drives.

How to Use

How do I compare two folders?

1. Drag and drop two folders into the app or manually select them.
2. Click Compare to begin the process.
3. The results will show:
   • Files unique to the first folder.
   • Files unique to the second folder.

Does Final Pass detect duplicate files?

No, it only identifies missing or unique file names. It does not check file content.

Can I save my comparison results?

Yes! You can export the results as a CSV file for future reference.

Folder Selection

What happens if I select the same folder twice?

You will receive an error: "Can’t Compare the Same Folder – Please select two different folders."

What happens if I select a folder inside another folder?

You will receive an error: "Invalid Folder Selection – One folder is a subfolder of the other."

Does Final Pass remember previously selected folders?

No, folder selections reset when the app is closed to ensure fresh comparisons.

List View & Results

Does Final Pass modify or move files?

No, Final Pass does not modify or move any files. However, you can right-click a file and choose "Show in Finder" to locate it.

How does Final Pass handle large folders?

Final Pass has been tested with folders containing tens of thousands of files. Since it only reads file names, it remains very fast.

Settings & Customization

What does "Ignore File Extensions" do?

This setting allows you to ignore specific file types from the comparison.

What does "Trim File Name Extension in List" do?

When enabled, file extensions are hidden in the results view (e.g., "photo_001" instead of "photo_001.jpg"). This is an app-wide setting.

Troubleshooting

Why am I getting an error when selecting folders?

• Can’t Compare the Same Folder: Select two different folders.
• Invalid Folder Selection: Ensure one folder is not inside the other.

Why is the Compare button disabled?

The Compare button is only enabled when two valid folders have been selected.

How can I contact support?

If you need assistance, please reach out to our support team at app-support@thedigi.tech.