If you wish to upgrade to WhatSize 7 follow these instructions

The upgrade to version 7 is recommended for systems running macOS Sierra (10.12) and up.
The upgrade cost is USD $9.99 for registered users of version 6 and USD $14.99 for other users.

IF YOU ARE NOT READY TO UPGRADE TO VERSION 7 PLEASE IGNORE THIS MESSAGE.

To learn more about WhatSize please visit www.whatsizemac.com

Compatibility with macOS High Sierra (10.13)

General bug fixes.

Improvements to handle TimeMachine volumes on remote machines or on external drives.

Improvements to physical (On Disk) file size accuracy.

Better support for SMB mounted volumes.

General bug fixes.

Updated to support macOS Sierra.

Sparkle updates are now using the more secure SSL protocol.

When measuring SSD or Flash drives the app will scan a few times faster.

Bug fixes and enhancements to printing.

General bug fixes.

Added menu to disable MobileBackups.

Added code to simplify serial key registration.

Minor bug fixes.

Added support for MobileBackups (mtmfs), msdos and exfat file systems.

Added support for sudo in trial mode.

Fixed crash related to database upgrade from 6.2.1

Added support for symbolic links. We will account them as simple files of 4kb and adjust their icons. We will not follow links.

Blessed release for Apple's 10.11 ElCapitan Operating System.

Implemented the ability to measure Time Machine volumes. The numbers are updated when measuring as admin. To reduce the measurement time we are closely estimating the size.

Heavy File System Optimizations. We are seeing at least 25% improvement on a full disk scan and an order of magnitude with regard to the handling of Apple FSEvents.

Addressed occasional application dead lock when measuring.

Addressed issue related to folders with tens of thousands of files.

Addressed file filtering issues when in locales other than English.

Implemented the ability to quickly measure separate folders rather than the whole volume. Drop a folder in the left side bar and measure it quickly

Reduced memory usage by a good 15%

Reduced time to open the database by 10%, making the app snapier on launch

Added print button to the tool bar for easy access

Refined activity window to display the current path being measured

Reworked whatsized to use apple's sanctioned XPC interprocess architecture, this will allow for more flexibility for users wanting to scan their drives as Administrator

Fixes to the German translation

Fixed a rare crash related to multiple measures going on in parallel

The app can now scan multiple volumes at once, however if multiple volumes reside on the same disk performance will be affected

Addressed issues related to autolayout on 10.8 systems

Implemented Preferences 'Exclude' pane

Implemented printing

Addressed issues related to localization

Updated user guide

Addressed duplicate filtering when switching between sidebar items

Addressed obscure crash when switching between sidebar items

Addressed issue when adding/removing favorites from the sidebar

Italian language pack translations

French language pack translations

German language pack translations

Overhaul of the duplicate UI for more flexibility

Overhaul of the left sidebar view

Upgraded to apple's autolayout

Italian language pack

Fixes to Apple's FSEvents support. This allows WhatSize to be synchronized with file system changes in real time

Added ability to stop a measurement in progress

Numerous stability fixes

Numerous fixes to the UTI engine, a User Interface for this module is in the works

The application is now 64bit, it will consume a bit more memory but the advantages are far greater

Initial support for Apple's FSEvents. This allows WhatSize to be synchronized with file system changes in real time

Overhaul of the duplicate engine for 3 to 5 times faster duplicate finding

Collecting uti type data for each file when measuring. This technology will allow WhatSize to display and manipulate data by uti type

Adding support for hidden files on the browser view

Adding sort button to the browser view mode

Addressed issue related with the move to trash logic

Addressed issue related to 64bit file systems

Addressed issue related to ejectable volumes

Addressed issue related to network volumes

Addressed issue related to favorites bar

Addressed issue related to the size refresh button on the left menu bar

Addressed issue related to older registration keys

Addressed numerous crash cases

Right click "Refresh (Selected Node)" is working again

Minor fixes to the registration engine

Minor fixes to the browser view

Minor fixes to the toolbar

Reworked the database engine to allow faster, more accurate and more flexible file system size updates

Reworked the cleaning tools into one trivial window

Remove gigabytes of junk in one click

Added ability to replace duplicates with hard links. This will save disk space without breaking existing apps

Better handling of localized files

The application is now 64bit to benefit from latest Apple hardware

To learn more about WhatSize please visit www.whatsizemac.com