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Permissions Reset 3

Download Permissions Reset to solve macOS permission issues, with the ability to easily view and change permissions, on your files & folders.

Show the file after using Permissions Reset Download Now Remind Me Compatible with Intel & Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 11 Big Sur, 12 Monterey, 13 Ventura & 14 Sonoma

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solve permission problems

Can't open your files? Can't save your files? Error messages saying "you don't have permission" for your own files?

Drag the file, folder or app into Permissions Reset & click "Reset".

✅ Changes file owner back to you.
✅ Restores permissions based on file type.
✅ Removes file locks & Access Control Lists.
✅ Expunges Extended Attributes & Quarantine.

"if you are ever in need of a simple and efficient Mac application that allows you to reset and change the permissions of any file, folder or application, then you will definitely enjoy Permissions Reset."

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view permissions

Permissions Reset's brand new interface, reveals a whole host of permission related details, helping the curious among us to see what might be causing the problem.

✅ Access summary, what can or cannot be done to the file.
✅ UNIX file permissions, owner, group & file locks.
✅ Access Control Lists, governing users or groups.
✅ Extended Attributes, inc. Quarantine & download source.

Incredible Usability

Permissions Reset 3 brings more control to item permissions. It's fresh new experience, makes it feel more like something to hold in your hand, than just a boring Mac utility.

✅ Specify which settings get reset, ACLs, Extended Attributes.
✅ Manual control for UNIX permissions, file locks & item owner.
✅ Supports macOS Quicklook.

More than skin deep

We used Apple's Swift & SwiftUI to build the next gen Permissions Reset. Everything from usability to functionality has been redesigned, and re-written with all fresh new code.

Swift is a recognized Memory-Safe language by the US Government.

100% Mac Native

Made with Apple's Swift & SwiftUI.

88% Less Waste

Quicker to download, unpack, validate & run.

Save the planet

Uses Apple Silicon E cores to reduce energy usage.

Command Line Tool

Run Permissions Reset from the Terminal & Shell Scripts.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to fix "You do not have permission to open the document"?

Drag the file into Permissions Reset window, then click on "Reset" button.

How to fix "Application will damage your computer. You should move it to the Trash"

Drag the file into Permissions Reset window, then click on "Reset" button. This will only help if the problem is permissions related.

What is com.apple.macL or "App Intent" attribute?

A security system to track which files/folders were opened in an app by a direct action from the customer. These have been known to also prevent files from being opened by apps.

What are Access Control Lists or ACLs?

Access Control Lists are used to provide a finer level of control over a file or folder. These are not easily editable by the macOS and can lead to problems.

Download Permissions Reset 3 now and
start solving your Mac's permissions problems.

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