Opening SAVEDSEARCH Files

The SAVEDSEARCH file type is primarily associated with Finder.

SAVEDSEARCH	File extension: SAVEDSEARCH
	File type:	configuration file

What is a SAVEDSEARCH file?

SAVEDSEARCH files mostly belong to Finder. A SAVEDSEARCH file is a macOS Saved Search file that stores search criteria in an XML format. When you save a search in Finder, the system creates this file to record the search parameters.
It holds details such as the search scope, keywords, and filters.
Key points as outlined by FilExt.com include:

XML Structure – The file uses XML to encode the search conditions.

Smart Folder Behavior – It acts like a smart folder that dynamically updates its results.

User-Defined Criteria – It captures your specified search settings.

FilExt.com note: For more information, visit the Finder webpage.

How to open SAVEDSEARCH files

You need a suitable software like Finder to open a SAVEDSEARCH file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your SAVEDSEARCH file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a SAVEDSEARCH file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

Online SAVEDSEARCH Text Viewer

Choose your .savedsearch file to view

or drag and drop it here

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How to extract texts from SAVEDSEARCH files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

If you want to extract texts from SAVEDSEARCH file or capture a screenshot, you can use our free Online SAVEDSEARCH File Viewer:

To do so, click the "Choose your .savedsearch file to view" button above.
After your file is opened in browser,
click "Save as..." in the menu.
Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert SAVEDSEARCH files:

Finder
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. SAVEDSEARCH files are often referred to as Finder data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
OS X (Spotlight Saved Search) by Apple Inc.
Spotlight is a search technology that is tightly integrated with a fundamental part of the OS: The file system. Every time a file is created, saved, moved, copied, or deleted, the file system automatically ensures that the file is properly indexed, cataloged, and ready for whatever search query might be issued--all in the background. Spotlight saved searches, or Smart Folders, are simply XML files with a .savedSearch extension. This file format is classified as XML. Related links: Demystify Spotlight's Saved Search Syntax, Working with Spotlight

Technical Data for SAVEDSEARCH File Extension

File classification:

Data

Related files:

plist, webloc, app, smartfolder, search-ms, xml, workflow, plugin, mkext

a savedsearch configuration file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with SAVEDSEARCH files

Associate the SAVEDSEARCH file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open configuration files. Because only the current version supports the latest SAVEDSEARCH file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Finder update.
To make sure that your SAVEDSEARCH file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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