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With so many people working from home these days, having a default browser or email client can be problematic. You may have one browser configured for work and another for personal content, but only one browser can be set to automatically open clicked links.

Open changed all that. When you click on a link that will open in another app, it will let you choose which app should be used. What’s more, it can even handle files on the desktop, making it easier to send them to the appropriate utility.

Choose the correct browser or mail client when clicking the link

First, you need to configure the browser, mail client and calling application you wish to use. With OpenIn set as the default application, when you click on a link that will take you to another application, these options will appear as options, enabling you to select the correct application for each situation.

This applies to links in various programs, such as chat applications, browser links opened in mail clients, and Zoom URLs. You can also set up rules to automatically open certain links in specific applications based on user-defined criteria.

Also works with files on the desktop

Suppose you have a file that is processed with multiple applications. Typically, you have to launch these applications and import the files, at least when using non-default applications. With OpenIn, you can simply double-click the file and choose your preferred software.

As with URLs, you can create rules for files so you don’t need to choose the correct application. These can be based on the file’s path, the source application, or whether certain modifiers are pressed. You can also use custom scripts.

Powerful and surprisingly intuitive

Unlike most other similar applications, OpenIn also gives you more flexibility when working with desktop files. It’s also very fast and lightweight because it’s written in native code and fully supports Apple’s new M1 processor.

It’s amazing to see how easy it is to use, given all the features at your disposal. Startup guides provide assistance, menu settings are intuitive, and there are tooltips for every important function.

In short, OpenIn is one of the best, if not the best, apps of its kind. It may not be free, but the extra features it offers and an intuitive design make it stand out even when compared to free open source alternatives.