Out Search - File Search Tool Summary

Out Search

Faster than Everything • Content search • Preview support

Why it matters: Everything is fast but can’t search inside files or preview. Out Search fills that gap — lightning-fast file + content search, with preview — all in a tiny 24 MB package.

Size
24 MB
Platform
Windows
Hotkey
Double‑tap Ctrl
File types
PDF, TXT, more

✨ Key Features

Search by filename & file content — type any keyword and instantly find matching files, including inside documents.
Content preview — preview the extracted text without opening the file. Everything lacks this.
Filter by type — e.g., only PDF or TXT, for focused results.
Double‑tap Ctrl to summon the search window from anywhere.
Portable & lightweight — just unzip and run the .exe, no installation fuss.

🔍 How to Use

Step 1: Launch

Double‑click the icon or press Ctrl + Ctrl quickly. Clean, minimal interface appears.

Step 2: Search mode

Select "Include file" then "Include folder". Keep default file types. Enter your keyword (e.g., "study") — nothing shows yet? Click Suggest mode to start searching.

Step 3: Fast results

Results appear within seconds. You can filter by file type (PDF, TXT, etc.). To search inside documents, simply type the word — any document containing that word will show up.

Step 4: Preview content

Click a file to preview its text content directly in the tool — no external viewer needed.

“Out Search not only finds files by name, but also digs into the content — and lets you preview instantly. That’s the killer feature Everything doesn’t have.”

⚙️ Pro Tips

⏱️

Auto‑start & Explorer integration: Go to Options → Application and enable “Run at Windows startup” and “Launch from Windows Explorer”. Super convenient.

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Hotkey recall: Set double‑tap Ctrl as the global shortcut — no need to click the taskbar. Always one keystroke away.

📌 Summary

Out Search is a superior free alternative to Everything for Windows. It combines blazing‑fast filename search with full‑text search inside documents, plus a handy preview panel. Tiny footprint, portable, and hotkey‑driven. Ideal for anyone who needs to locate both files and the information inside them.

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