Why browsing a NAS is slow
Opening folders over the network to hunt for one frame takes time. A local index makes the search instant.
Solution
Search the photos on your NAS
A NAS holds the whole archive, but browsing it over the network to find one image is slow. PhotoCore indexes the NAS once, then searches by description from your Mac and keeps working after the share is disconnected. When you need a file, it points you to the exact path.
Index the share onceSearch from your MacNo server to runOn device
How it works
A local index over your network archive
Index the share once
Mount the NAS, point PhotoCore at the photo library, and let it read each image. The index lives on your Mac, so searches are instant and keep working after you unmount the share.
- No server software to install
- Search from your Mac, online or not
- Nothing is uploaded
Why it helps
Network storage, desktop speed
Index the share once
Mount the NAS, point PhotoCore at it, and let it read the library. The index lives on your Mac.
Search connected or not
Find images from your Mac even after you unmount the share. Reconnect only to open the original.
Private, with no server to run
There is no server software to install and maintain. Indexing and search run on your Mac, and nothing is uploaded.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to install anything on the NAS?
No. PhotoCore runs on your Mac and reads the mounted share. There is no server component to set up.
Does it keep working after I disconnect the NAS?
Yes. The index is on your Mac, so search works offline. Reconnect the share to open or export an original.
Is this private?
Yes. No image is uploaded. Everything is computed and stored on your Mac.
How large a library can it handle?
Tens of thousands of images browse smoothly thanks to a virtualized grid, and search stays in the millisecond range.
Get started free
Search your NAS from your Mac
Download PhotoCore free, index up to 200 photos, and search your network archive by description. Full access is a one-time purchase.