PixiPile

PixiPile opens any folder of photos and lets you browse at full resolution, instantly. JPEG, PNG, HEIC, RAW, GIF, video, and dozens more formats load without lag. No library imports, no catalogs, no waiting for thumbnails to generate. Just point it at a folder and go.

BROWSE AT FULL SPEED
Arrow keys move between photos with zero delay. PixiPile pre-decodes neighboring images so navigation feels instant even with large RAW files. Space bar toggles between fit-to-window and 100% zoom. A filmstrip along the bottom lets you scan visually and jump to any photo with a click.

SORT WITH YOUR KEYBOARD
Bind up to nine folder destinations to the number keys. Press a key, and the current photo moves to that folder and advances to the next one. You can triage a thousand photos without touching the mouse. Undo with Cmd+Z if you change your mind.

FIND AND REMOVE DUPLICATES
The duplicate finder scans your folder using SHA-256 hashing to identify byte-identical copies. Review matches side by side with thumbnails and file paths, then trash the ones you don't need. See exactly how much disk space you'll reclaim before you commit.

BATCH CORRECTIONS
Adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, and warmth with real-time preview. Apply corrections to a single photo or the entire folder at once.

SMART ALBUMS
Set up rules based on file type, camera model, filename, or date. Photos that match your rules get organized into folders automatically.

EXPORT PRESETS
Convert between JPEG, PNG, and HEIC with control over quality and dimensions. Save presets for common workflows like web-optimized 1600px or full-resolution PNG.

MORE FEATURES
- Lossless EXIF-based rotation for JPEG, HEIC, and TIFF
- GIF, MP4, MOV, and other video playback with transport controls
- Configurable sort order: name, date, size, type, or shuffle
- Slideshow mode with adjustable timing
- Full-screen viewing
- File metadata display with EXIF details
- Persistent folder bookmarks that reopen where you left off
- Works with your existing folder structure. No import, no catalog, no lock-in.

BUILT FOR YOUR MAC
PixiPile is a native macOS app built with SwiftUI. It runs inside the App Sandbox, only accesses folders you choose, makes zero network requests, and collects no data. Your photos never leave your device.

Requires macOS 15 (Sequoia) or later. Runs on Apple silicon and Intel.