Frequently asked questions
What is PixiPile?
PixiPile is a fast photo viewer for Mac. No import, no library, no waiting: open any folder and browse full-resolution JPEG, PNG, GIF, RAW, HEIC, and video at full speed. On top of plain viewing it adds keyboard sorting, duplicate detection, batch corrections, LUT color grading, and smart albums.
Who is PixiPile for?
Mac users with large folders of photos who want speed without importing everything into a library first, and photographers who need to triage and organize a shoot (weddings, events, sports, concerts, school days) before opening a full editor. If you live in Finder folders rather than a catalog, it fits.
How much does PixiPile cost?
PixiPile is free to use, including the full viewer, hotkey routing to three folders, and the Duplicate Finder. PixiPile Pro is a one-time purchase, not a subscription, that unlocks the rest: unlimited hotkey destinations, Export presets, Batch Correct, LUT color grading, Smart Albums, and unlimited duplicate cleanup. The current price is shown in the app and on the Mac App Store.
How is PixiPile different from other Mac photo apps?
Against viewers like Preview, Pixea, or ApolloOne, PixiPile adds hotkey sorting to folders, duplicate detection, batch corrections, LUT color grading, and smart albums. Against Lightroom, Photo Mechanic, or Capture One, it skips the import and catalog step and launches in about a second, so it fits fast triage and organizing rather than full RAW development. If you need deep RAW develop controls, use a full editor; if you need to view, sort, and clean up folders fast, use PixiPile.
How do I get started with PixiPile?
Download PixiPile free from the Mac App Store, open it, and choose a folder (File > Quick Open, or drag a folder onto the window). There is no account and no sign-up, and your photos stay on your Mac.