features
formats

Features
JPG
TIFF
PNG
HEIC
BMP
WEBP
GIF
PSD
AFPHOTO
thumbnails only
Sony ARW
Canon CR2
Canon CR3
Nikon NEF
Fuji RAF
uncompressed only
Panasonic
RW2
Hasselblad
3FR
DNG
MOV
MP4
PRORES
AIFF
ACC
WAV
M4A
MP3
PDF
ICO
ICNS
SVG
AI
AFPUB
thumbnails only
AFDESIGN
thumbnails only
SKETCH
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Cross Platform
Proud to be the first creative asset manager available for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro.
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Apple Optimized
A beautiful Apple-inspired minimalist design with fast 100% native Apple code.
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Privacy First
No tracking, no ads, no data collection. Your files and usage remain private (but do say hi if you'd like).
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Touch Gestures
Support for native touch gestures on your Mac trackpad and iOS devices.
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Search & Filters
Find files quickly by filename or combine multiple criteria to narrow your search.
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Creative Formats
Import a wide array of popular file types for photo, video, and graphic design work.
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Finder Paths
View the full file location hierarchy of the files you've added to your catalog.
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Finder Folder Sync
Automatically sync a folder on your Mac or external drive with your catalog.
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Finder Tag Sync
Seamlessly sync your catalog's color labels with Finder's tag system.
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Import Cards
Import files from memory cards, cameras, and optionally rename files during import.
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Labels
Assign color labels to files.
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Ratings
Rate and sort files with ratings of 0-5 stars, making it easy to find your best work.
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AirDrop
Native support for AirDrop. Send your files between devices and share with friends.
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Batch Rename
Select files in your catalog and batch apply custom filenames.
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Batch Copy
Select files in your catalog and copy them to a new location.
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Image Compare
Place two images side by side for a detailed comparison.
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Generate HTML
Generate HTML galleries of your images. Hosting not included.
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Print Proofs
Generate printable 8.5" x 11" proof sheets of your images with custom layouts.
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EXIF Data
For images with embedded EXIF data, view extensive camera capture details.
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Apple Maps
Full Apple Maps support for files with embedded geotagged locations.
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Keyboard Shortcuts
Shortcuts for navigation, rating assignments, and label management
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Save Catalogs
Save your reference catalogs to disk as .pixlpath documents and share across devices.
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Zero Subscription
One purchase and the apps are yours. No recurring subscriptions.
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Build A
Catalog

Transform a cluttered Finder folder into a reference catalog of your assets.

  • Drop files directly into an existing catalog.
  • Drop files on the dock icon to generate a new catalog.
  • Use Finder's "Share..." context menu to "Add to PIXLpath".
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building a catalog
 
Organize
  • Searchbar Find your assets quickly with search.
  • Labels & Ratings Assign assets to color-coded labels & 0-5 ratings.
  • Folders & Tags Create custom folders & tags to organize large collections.
  • Drives Find assets by location on disk.
  • Dates Browse assets by day, month, or year captured.
  • Gear View the camera and lens used to capture images.
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organizing assets
 
 
Advanced Filtering
Find the perfect asset with three filter conditions:
  • Any Show all assets that are members of any collection that is selected.
  • Require Only show assets that are members of these selected collections.
  • Exclude Hide any asset that is a member of these collections.
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advanced filtering
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View

Swipe left or right to move between assets, or press the right/left arrow keys.

Pinch to zoom for images, or use the up/down arrow keys.

Pan using two finger swipe gesture, or click and drag.

Camera capture details available for images with embedded EXIF data.

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Image
Compare

Place two images side by side for a detailed comparison.

Touch gestures and keyboard shortcuts are recognized for the highlighted image.

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Apple
Maps

For images with embedded geotagged locations, view the precise location using Apple Maps.

Touch gesture allow you to zoom in and out, and pan around the map.

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Save
Reference
Catalogs

Save .pixlpath catalogs and view thumbnail images even when the source drives are disconnected.

Ideal for managing collections of files stored across multiple drives.

A single reference catalog of five hundred images averages around 30MB.

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saving & understanding catalogs
 
Utilities
  • Import Attach a memory card and transfer your files to your device. Rename available upon import.
  • Batch Rename Select assets and apply a custom renaming pattern. Options include replacing filename, appending & prepending text, and incrementing numbers.
  • Batch Copy & Resize Select assets and copy them to a new location on disk. Resizing of images available on macOS.
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Cross Platform

Enjoy a native app experience no matter which Apple device you're using.

Sync your catalogs to iCloud and access them on any device.

View the feature table below for device specific features.

 
Feature Table
✓
available
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in development
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Create & Open .pixlpath Catalogs ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Assign Labels, Folders, Ratings, etc. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Drop Files In From Finder / Files ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Drop Files Out To Apps ✓   ✓ ✓ ✓
Batch Copy Files ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Batch Rename Files ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Share With AirDrop ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Share With Messages ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Reconnect Moved Files ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Keyboard Shortcuts ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Import Memory Cards ✓ ✓ ✓ -
Access External Drives ✓ ✓ ✓ -
Batch Resize Images ✓ ⧖ ⧖ -
Rebuild Thumbnails ✓ ⧖ ⧖ -
Side-by-side Image Compare ✓ ✓ - -
Print Proof Sheets ✓ - - -
Generate HTML Galleries ✓ - - -
Auto Sync Finder Folder ✓ - - -
About The
Developer

Hi, I'm Chris, a photographer based in New York City for over two decades. Alongside photography, I also volunteered as a computer science teacher in schools without access to formal coding programs, hoping to create opportunities I wished I'd had growing up.

In 2022, I had to step away from my photography career to become a full-time caregiver for my mom. What I expected to be a temporary pause became a three-year chapter that reshaped my perspective and gave me space to reflect.

With my schedule suddenly transformed, I redirected my creative energy into building the software I always wished I had during shoots - tools designed around simplicity, freedom from subscriptions, and respect for privacy. In 2023, the first release of PIXLpath arrived on the App Store.

I'm back in New York now, shooting by day and coding from coffee shops throughout Manhattan.

I hope you find PIXLpath helpful and inspiring. If you enjoy using my apps, please consider sharing them with friends or colleagues. The more support the project receives, the more time I can dedicate to refining it.

If you'd like to connect or stay updated, feel free to reach out at hello@pixlpath.com or follow along on Instagram.