Modern image & video browser for macOS

Pixara gives you a fast, fluid way to browse huge folders of photos and videos. Scroll through an adaptive waterfall layout, zoom with high-quality scaling, and manage your files with a clean, Finder-like experience that feels built for macOS.

Built for macOS 11 or later on Intel and Apple silicon.

Adaptive waterfall layout

Smooth in large folders

Built-in video playback

Local & privacy-first

Browse your library without friction

Pixara is tuned for folders packed with images and videos. Adaptive layout, smart caching, and performance optimizations keep scrolling fluid while you jump between projects, events, or entire archives in just a few clicks.

Built for visual people

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Waterfall grid browsing

Let images and videos flow in a masonry-style grid so you can skim through whole folders instead of opening them one by one.

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Finder-like file management

Rename, move, and organize files directly from Pixara, with a familiar sidebar and folder structure that match your Mac.

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High-quality scaling

Enjoy crisp previews with scaling tuned to reduce moiré and artifacts, especially on detailed or high-resolution shots.

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Video playback included

Preview video clips in place so you don’t have to bounce between your viewer and a separate media player.

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Smart gestures & navigation

Use right-click gestures to jump to the previous or next folder with content and move through projects faster.

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Your images stay on your Mac

Pixara works locally with your files. No accounts, no analytics, and no background network calls needed to browse.

Made to handle serious libraries

From personal archives to work projects, Pixara is optimized for folders with thousands of images and long video timelines.

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10K+

IMAGES BROWSED

Scroll smoothly through huge folders without your viewer grinding to a halt.

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HIGH-RES SUPPORT

Browse high-resolution photos and renders with scaling tuned for Retina and 4K screens.

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MULTI

VIDEO FORMATS

Preview video files directly in Pixara so you can check takes without leaving the grid.

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FAST

DIRECTORIES

Performance optimizations keep browsing responsive, even in deeply nested folders.

Give your gallery a new point of view

Instead of jumping between Finder windows and preview apps, keep everything in one focused, scrollable workspace that’s tuned for images and video.

See an entire folder at once

Pixara’s adaptive layout arranges items by size so your eyes can scan for the right shot instantly. Hover, zoom, and open files from a single view, without losing your place in the grid.

Say goodbye to endless folder hopping

Jump between related folders with quick gestures and shortcuts. Move from reference images to final exports in seconds, while Pixara keeps your navigation history close at hand.

Focus on the details that matter

Open any image into a distraction-free viewer with high-quality scaling and smooth zoom. Compare shots, check focus, and review color without losing the context of the folder you’re working in.

Perfect for projects, shoots, and archives

Whether you’re sorting captures from a day on set or organizing years of memories, Pixara keeps everything comfortably browseable.

Group assets by folder, client, or project and move through them at your own pace. Designers, photographers, and developers all get the same thing: a fast, reliable viewer that keeps your media organized without trying to replace your file system.

Download Pixara and explore your media better

Install Pixara to experience a smoother way to browse images and videos on macOS. Point it at your favorite folders, scroll through the waterfall view, and see how quickly you can find the shot you had in mind.

Available for macOS 11+, supporting both Apple silicon and Intel.

FAQ

What makes Pixara different from Preview or Finder? +

Pixara is dedicated to browsing images and videos. Instead of opening files one at a time, you get an adaptive waterfall grid, smooth scrolling through large folders, and built-in playback. It feels closer to a gallery app while still working directly with your files.

Does Pixara move or change my files? +

By default, Pixara only reads your folders so you can browse them. When you choose to rename, move, or delete files, those actions happen in your existing folders — there’s no separate library or hidden copy of your media.

Does Pixara send any of my data to the cloud? +

Pixara is designed to work locally on your Mac. It doesn’t need an account to run, and it doesn’t upload your images or videos for browsing. Your content stays on your machine while you use the app.