Folders & search
Browse folders and files inside Sealby with the structure and interactions you already know.
Sealby for Mac · Coming soon
Hide files and photos on your Mac
Sealby is an encrypted vault for Mac that keeps files, photos and notes behind their own PIN in a familiar, Finder-like file structure.
In development and preparing for Mac App Store review.
Free on macOS, with paid features like Duress mode. Sync with your iPhone.
Made for the Mac
A private file space that still feels familiar
Photos, Videos, Documents & any file
Drag files from Finder into a vault, and drag them back to a destination you choose.
Multiple vaults
Keep work, personal files and hidden material in separate vaults with separate unlocks.
Encrypted on your device
Sealby uses the same encrypted vault format and cryptographic core as the iPhone app.
Notes & rich text
Store notes beside files and quickly search names and note text inside the unlocked vault.
Cold vaults
Free on every tier. Remove a vault’s daily unlock path so opening it again requires its recovery phrase.
How to hide files on Mac with Sealby
- 01
Create a vault
Choose a PIN, pattern or passphrase for this vault.
- 02
Add files from Finder
Drag files into Sealby or choose them with the file picker.
- 03
Organise them
Use folders, notes and search in Sealby’s Finder-like browser.
- 04
Lock the vault
Sealby closes the readable view and keeps the stored vault encrypted.
More purpose-built than hiding a folder
macOS has useful built-in privacy tools. Sealby combines files, photos and notes with multiple independent vaults.
Hidden Finder files
Useful for reducing clutter, but hiding changes visibility rather than creating a separately encrypted vault.
Encrypted disk image
Disk Utility can create a password-protected image that you manually mount and eject in Finder.
Locked Apple Notes
Useful for supported notes and attachments, but it is not a general vault for every file type.
Sealby
Multiple PIN-linked vaults for files, media and notes, organised inside a familiar private browser.
Built-in product details checked against official documentation in October 2026.
Your iPhone vaults, synced to Mac
Sealby syncs vaults automatically between iPhone and Mac.
- Open the same vault on iPhone and Mac.
- Changes stay in sync between your Apple devices.
- Encrypted export and import remain available for manual copies.
The vault stays inside Sealby’s private browser. It is not mounted as a permanent Finder location.
Encrypted vault for Mac: common questions
Is Sealby available for Mac?
Not yet. The Mac app is in development. Join the waitlist for one launch notification.
Does Sealby appear as a folder in Finder?
No. Sealby has a Finder-like browser inside the app. You can drag files in from Finder and drag or export them back out.
Can I open my iPhone vault on a Mac?
Yes, Sealby for Mac will sync with your iPhone vaults automatically.
Does Sealby write a readable copy to disk?
No. A readable file is created only when you deliberately export or drag it to a destination outside Sealby.
Does Sealby for Mac need an account?
No Sealby account is required. The vault is created and encrypted on your Mac.
Will my iPhone purchase work on Mac?
Yes! Purchase once, and use full Premium features on both your iPhone and Mac.
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