Is there any other way to find out if your Mac has a virus?

I think antivirus software is the only thing that can tell if you've got trojans and harmful files on your computer, and lists them down. But I want to find out if my Mac has viruses without downloading AV software.

There's no one single method that can be used, as different malware can install in different places.  You have to know what you're looking for.  The folks who make AV software know what they're looking for, so that's the best option.
However, why do you have this concern?  Do you have a reason to believe your Mac is infected?  If so, what is it?  If not, you can probably relax (though that's far from a guarantee).
For more information on this topic, see my Mac Malware Guide.

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