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RCDefaultApp
RCDefaultApp
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RCDefaultApp free download for Mac

RCDefaultApp

Version 2.1

Easily change the default application for opening file types.

4.6
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RCDefaultApp overview

RCDefaultApp is a Mac OS X 10.2 or later preference pane that allows a user to set the default application used for various URL schemes, file extensions, file types, MIME types, and Uniform Type Identifiers (or UTIs; MacOS 10.4 only). MacOS X uses the extension and file type settings to choose the application when opening a file in Finder, while Safari and other applications use the URL and MIME type settings at other times for content not related to a file (such as an unknown URL protocol, or a media stream)

RCDefaultApp also allows setting the application when digital cameras or FireWire webcams such as iSight are connected to the computer

What’s new in version 2.1

Updated on Sep 20 2009

Version 2.1:
  • Added ability to ignore creator codes for extensions (MacOS X 10.4 and above).
  • Added IM selection (i.e. aim:// protocol) to the Internet pane.
  • Added Blank/Video BD (Blu-ray) and DVD Device to the Media pane on MacOS x 10.5 (Leopard and above).
  • Added Spanish localization.
  • Only show one version of an application on 10.4 and above, per system limitation.
  • Fixed bug with the File Types tab on Intel machines.
  • Improved discovery of existing settings.
  • Built with a 64-bit Intel binary to work with the Snow Leopard System Preferences.
  • Fixed a couple of other minor bugs.

Information

License

Free

Size

442 KB

Downloads

61159

App requirements

  • Intel 32
  • PPC 32
  • Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later
  • * Previously available here
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larettakwandt
larettakwandt
Dec 1 2021
2.1
1.0
Dec 1 2021
1.0
Version: 2.1
I'm on Big Sur. How do I remove or uninstall RCDefault?
Goofrider
Goofrider
Oct 2 2020
2.1
0.0
Oct 2 2020
0.0
Version: 2.1
Even SwiftDefaultApps seems to be flaky quite often and don't show many UTIs etc. There's another alternative "Duti" which is a CLI tool that does basically the same thing. https://github.com/moretension/duti/
Goofrider
Goofrider
Jul 17 2020
2.1
0.0
Jul 17 2020
0.0
Version: 2.1
There's a new open source alternative called SwiftDefaultApps that works in Catalina. https://github.com/Lord-Kamina/SwiftDefaultApps
immwi
immwi
Jan 21 2020
2.1
4.0
Jan 21 2020
4.0
Version: 2.1
Great App, unfortunately not working in Catalina 10.15. Could you please update the source code? Thank you!
Sheppy
Sheppy
Sep 26 2019
2.1
0.0
Sep 26 2019
0.0
Version: 2.1
Unfortunately, RCDefaultApp no longer works starting in Catalina, since it's not notarized and whatnot. Now looking for a replacement. :(
Jerry-T
Jerry-T
Mar 15 2019
2.1
5.0
Mar 15 2019
5.0
Version: 2.1
For osx >= 10.12, https://github.com/Lord-Kamina/SwiftDefaultApps
Psychiatry
Psychiatry
Apr 2 2018
2.1
5.0
Apr 2 2018
5.0
Version: 2.1
This is a great System Preference Pane which allows you to select the default app for many files types. Unfortunately, it was last updated to version 2.1 on September 2009. That is EIGHT YEARS AGO. Hopefully it will continue to work with the next MacOS 10.14 due September 2018. This version only allows 64-bit apps to work. 32-bit apps will no longer run. The developer listed this app as a 32/64-bit Universal app. So cross your fingers.
Dana_Nau
Dana_Nau
May 10 2017
2.1
5.0
May 10 2017
5.0
Version: 2.1
Despite all the changes to OS X since 2009, RCDefaultApp still works fine, and still provides useful functionality. I don't need to use it often - but when do need it, I'm very glad it's there.
sreenath-s
sreenath-s
Nov 26 2016
2.1
5.0
Nov 26 2016
5.0
Version: 2.1
Excellent !
Jgj
Jgj
Sep 15 2016
2.1
0.0
Sep 15 2016
0.0
Version: 2.1
Unfortunately this wonderful tool, which worked beautifully all the way up through El Capitan, doesn't work at all on Sierra (Golden Master). It has to do with old-style garbage collection. If you try using the `lstool` binary buried inside at the CLI, you'll see that Sierra won't even let it run. `lstool` is what does all the work, IIRC. Of all the things that I'm losing because of Sierra breakage, this is the most painful.
anonymous-cod
anonymous-cod
Jan 14 2016
2.1
1.0
Jan 14 2016
1.0
Version: 2.1
Sophos reports that the 2.1 update contains "Adware or PUA InstallCore" and blocks the install.
anonymous-cod
anonymous-cod
Jan 14 2016
2.1
1.0
Jan 14 2016
1.0
Version: 2.1
Sophos reports that the 2.1 update contains "Adware or PUA InstallCore" and blocks the install.
Krioni
Krioni
Jul 8 2015
2.1
5.0
Jul 8 2015
5.0
Version: 2.1
This has been a useful utility for a long time. Glad it still works. Oh, and if you get worried about the included "DoNothing.app" security warning, there's an easy fix. Go to (either your user or the top-level Library, depending on whether you chose All Users or just This User when installing): /Library/PreferencePanes/RCDefaultApp.app Right-click on it and choose Show Package Contents, then go into Contents/Resources/DoNothing.app. Right-click on that to choose Open - that will ask you to confirm that it is OK to be opened. Here's an explanation of what it is for, from the FAQ, in case you missed it: "As mentioned in the README, "disabling" an entry actually assigns it to a dummy application contained within RCDefaultApp.prefPane called DoNothing.app. This application will launch for a few seconds in the background, and then exit. This is done because LaunchServices does not allow an entry to be truly disabled."
Håkan-Björk
Håkan-Björk
Jan 3 2015
2.1
5.0
Jan 3 2015
5.0
Version: 2.1
Love this little helper! I've been using it since forever and I'm still waiting for it to fail even the slightest…
ylluminate
ylluminate
Jul 4 2014
2.1
5.0
Jul 4 2014
5.0
Version: 2.1
Exceptionally useful. I still find myself using it in 10.9.4 regularly.
Joseph-Farrugia
Joseph-Farrugia
Apr 23 2014
2.1
2.0
Apr 23 2014
2.0
Version: 2.1
download seems no longer available :-) Anyone can upload or send me the app please?
Data Outlives Code
Data Outlives Code
Nov 19 2013
2.1
5.0
Nov 19 2013
5.0
Version: 2.1
For more years than I can remember -and I won't even count how many OSs- this wonderful little gem still works! I mean... it's late 2013... am runnin' 10.8.3 Mountain Lion... and it still works!! Further, the Apple method via "Get Info" just doesn't always work (had the same trouble users below had) which makes this tool invaluable.
anonymous-mackerel-6638
anonymous-mackerel-6638
Sep 22 2012
2.1
4.5
Sep 22 2012
4.5
Version: 2.1
This little gem has worked for years and has helped me easily change default applications for extensions, et al., quickly and painlessly. From OS X 10.2 to 10.7, it worked without issue. But with MacOSX ML, it seems to have broken, I suspect it's related to GateKeeper potentially (just a hunch). I would love if the application could be updated for continued use; but sofar, though it installs, I can't change default applications with anymore. I have emailed the developer and asked if RCDefaultApp will be updated to work with ML; I hope; but understand if it isn't. A great application though nonetheless for anyone using OS X 10.2-10.7.
Livinglife
Livinglife
Feb 23 2012
2.1
5.0
Feb 23 2012
5.0
Version: 2.1
Excellent app! The only way I know to change URLs like “tel”.
Jam-Master-Gee
Jam-Master-Gee
Aug 28 2011
2.1
5.0
Aug 28 2011
5.0
Version: 2.1
Just downloaded and installed to get control over which program was opening .flv files. Mission accomplished. Provides great control over what applications open what files. Easy interface. Good work.
larettakwandt
larettakwandt
Dec 1 2021
2.1
1.0
Dec 1 2021
1.0
Version: 2.1
immwi
immwi
Jan 21 2020
4.0
Jan 21 2020
4.0
Version: null
Jerry-T
Jerry-T
Mar 15 2019
5.0
Mar 15 2019
5.0
Version: null
Psychiatry
Psychiatry
Apr 2 2018
5.0
Apr 2 2018
5.0
Version: null
Dana_Nau
Dana_Nau
May 10 2017
5.0
May 10 2017
5.0
Version: null
sreenath-s
sreenath-s
Nov 26 2016
5.0
Nov 26 2016
5.0
Version: null
shuh5334
shuh5334
Oct 1 2016
5.0
Oct 1 2016
5.0
Version: null
PRjohnson
PRjohnson
May 18 2016
5.0
May 18 2016
5.0
Version: null
Ljubisha
Ljubisha
Jan 16 2016
5.0
Jan 16 2016
5.0
Version: null
anonymous-cod
anonymous-cod
Jan 14 2016
1.0
Jan 14 2016
1.0
Version: null
KyleB9362
KyleB9362
Jan 11 2016
3.5
Jan 11 2016
3.5
Version: null
Krioni
Krioni
Jul 8 2015
5.0
Jul 8 2015
5.0
Version: null
Dochoz
Dochoz
Apr 4 2015
5.0
Apr 4 2015
5.0
Version: null
Håkan-Björk
Håkan-Björk
Jan 3 2015
5.0
Jan 3 2015
5.0
Version: null
ylluminate
ylluminate
Jul 4 2014
5.0
Jul 4 2014
5.0
Version: null
Joseph-Farrugia
Joseph-Farrugia
Apr 23 2014
2.0
Apr 23 2014
2.0
Version: null
Mvasilakis
Mvasilakis
Dec 15 2013
5.0
Dec 15 2013
5.0
Version: null
Data Outlives Code
Data Outlives Code
Nov 19 2013
5.0
Nov 19 2013
5.0
Version: null
LeMerlot
LeMerlot
Sep 28 2013
5.0
Sep 28 2013
5.0
Version: null
RunTime
RunTime
Mar 18 2013
5.0
Mar 18 2013
5.0
Version: null
Buffalo~
Buffalo~
Mar 13 2013
5.0
Mar 13 2013
5.0
Version: null
Jnd-au
Jnd-au
Jan 27 2013
5.0
Jan 27 2013
5.0
Version: null
anonymous-mackerel-6638
Sep 22 2012
4.5
Version: null
Livinglife
Livinglife
Feb 23 2012
5.0
Feb 23 2012
5.0
Version: null
DOCa-Cola
DOCa-Cola
Nov 22 2011
5.0
Nov 22 2011
5.0
Version: null
Jam-Master-Gee
Jam-Master-Gee
Aug 28 2011
5.0
Aug 28 2011
5.0
Version: null
Kana01
Kana01
Jul 28 2011
5.0
Jul 28 2011
5.0
Version: null
anonymous-magpie-3853
anonymous-magpie-3853
Nov 27 2009
5.0
Nov 27 2009
5.0
Version: null
Espiridion
Espiridion
Sep 20 2009
5.0
Sep 20 2009
5.0
Version: null
Alex-Kadis
Alex-Kadis
Jan 21 2007
5.0
Jan 21 2007
5.0
Version: null
Yuletide
Yuletide
Nov 28 2006
5.0
Nov 28 2006
5.0
Version: null
St00pid-M0nk3y
St00pid-M0nk3y
Sep 27 2006
5.0
Sep 27 2006
5.0
Version: null
Jjabba
Jjabba
Aug 7 2006
5.0
Aug 7 2006
5.0
Version: null
Mfuhrer
Mfuhrer
Mar 28 2006
5.0
Mar 28 2006
5.0
Version: null
Xmrocks
Xmrocks
Feb 27 2006
5.0
Feb 27 2006
5.0
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Nov 4 2005
5.0
Nov 4 2005
5.0
Version: null
Guest
Guest
May 20 2004
5.0
May 20 2004
5.0
Version: null
Guest
Guest
May 19 2004
5.0
May 19 2004
5.0
Version: null
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