---
id: finder-location.does-junk-yard-follow-a-file-that-was-moved
url: https://storagestudio.us/faq/finder-location/does-junk-yard-follow-a-file-that-was-moved
category: "Finding things in Finder"
subcategory: "Reveal in Finder across the app"
question: "If a file saved in Junk Yard is later moved to my drive, can I still show it in Finder?"
alt_questions:
  - "Junk Yard file card after relocation"
  - "Junk Yard Show in Finder moved file"
  - "copied file moved to external drive Junk Yard"
  - "Why does a Junk Yard card say Moved?"
short_answer: "Yes. Junk Yard follows the shortcut to the file's new home, marks the card Moved, and Show in Finder, open and copy all use the live location — as long as the drive is connected."
tags: ["junk yard", "show in finder", "moved files"]
related: ["https://storagestudio.us/faq/finder-location/how-do-i-reveal-an-item-from-whats-using-space", "https://storagestudio.us/faq/moving-folders/what-is-the-shortcut-left-behind-after-a-move", "https://storagestudio.us/faq/finder-location/what-happens-to-shortcuts-when-the-drive-is-unplugged"]
applies_to: "all"
last_reviewed: 2026-10-01
---

# If a file saved in Junk Yard is later moved to my drive, can I still show it in Finder?

Yes. Junk Yard keeps file cards as references, and when a file has been relocated it follows the shortcut to the file's new home. The card shows a **Moved** note, and opening, copying or **Show in Finder** all work on the file where it now lives.

If the file no longer exists at all, the card says so and **Show in Finder** is disabled.

As with any moved file, the external drive needs to be connected to open it.

See [Junk Yard](https://storagestudio.us/junk-board).