Find anything fast
Search by description across the whole archive and get ranked results in under 50ms.
Solution
Photo archive software for Mac
An archive is only useful if you can find things in it. PhotoCore turns folders, old drives and a NAS into one searchable archive you query by description. Originals stay where they are, and the index stays on your Mac.
Index onceSearch by meaningKeep originals anywhereNo subscription
How it works
Your whole history, in one search
One searchable archive
Point PhotoCore at folders, external drives and a NAS, and it builds a single index you can search by description. Your originals stay where they are, and the index stays on your Mac.
- Find anything by description in under 50ms
- Originals stay on any disk you choose
- One-time purchase, no subscription
Why it helps
What good archive software has to do
Scale without slowing down
A virtualized grid handles tens of thousands of images, and the database stays small.
Survive offline
Index external drives and a NAS, then search them even when they are disconnected.
Stay private and owned
Everything runs on your Mac, and a one-time purchase means no subscription on an archive you rarely edit.
New filters
Narrow the archive in one click
Versions 1.1 and 1.2 add four ways to slice the archive. Search a named person with an @mention, or filter by how many people are in the frame. Sort any view by an on-device quality score. See geotagged shots pinned on a map. Narrow any search to an exact calendar date range. Every filter combines with text search, all on your Mac.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does PhotoCore move or change my files?
No. It reads your images to build a local index. Originals stay in their folders, on their drives.
Can the archive span several disks and a NAS?
Yes. Index each source, and one search covers them all. Results show where each file lives.
Is it a subscription?
No. Free up to 200 photos, then a one-time purchase for unlimited.
Does it edit photos?
No. PhotoCore is for finding and organizing. Keep your editor for retouching, and use PhotoCore to find the right file first.
Get started free
Make your archive searchable
Download PhotoCore free, index up to 200 photos, and build one searchable archive. Full access is a one-time purchase.