ScreenSorts

The Metadata Lens feature provides on-demand OCR that extracts text from any screenshot instantly. Users can copy specific content such as IBAN numbers, error codes, or terminal outputs without retyping. One click opens any detected links, streamlining actions directly from the image. This is particularly useful for developers who need to capture error messages or designers who want to reference text from mockups. AI Tagging goes a step further by automatically generating relevant tags using on-device vision models. Without any cloud dependency, the app analyzes the content—detecting objects, text, and context—and assigns descriptive tags like #code, #github, or #programming. These tags enrich the search index and allow organization by theme or project, all while maintaining the zero-upload promise. Users can also add custom tags and notes manually, combining machine intelligence with personal categorization.

ScreenSorts includes practical storage management tools to tackle the accumulation of screenshots. The Space Saver feature offers three intelligent compression levels: High Quality (30% smaller), Balanced (50% smaller), and Max Compression (70% smaller), all while maintaining acceptable visual fidelity. Users can batch compress screenshots to reclaim significant disk space without losing critical detail. The Duplicate Detector uses visual similarity analysis to identify near-identical screenshots, such as multiple captures of the same web page or app window. With one click, duplicate images can be removed, potentially recovering gigabytes of storage. These features are integrated directly into the library workflow, helping users maintain a lean, efficient archive. Combined with automatic organization by app and date, ScreenSorts ensures that storage remains manageable even as the screenshot collection grows.

ScreenSorts operates entirely on the user's device, leveraging the Apple Neural Engine for all AI processing. There are no server uploads, no API calls to cloud providers, and no external dependencies. The database is stored locally in a SQLite sandbox, ensuring that all data—including sensitive screenshots of tax documents, contracts, or medical records—remains encrypted at rest and physically incapable of leaving the machine. The app lives in the macOS menu bar, providing instant access to recent history without opening Finder or dragging windows. Users can paste screenshots directly into Slack, Figma, or any app using ⌘V, because ScreenSorts accepts the paste payload and behaves like a native file. This deep system integration extends to Quick Look previews (Space bar), smart collections organized by source app, and instant link opening from within the interface. The workflow is designed to minimize friction and maximize speed, making screenshot management feel like a natural extension of the operating system.

A developer encountering a terminal error can capture the screenshot, then use Metadata Lens to copy the exact error message and paste it directly into an IDE or search engine. A designer collects inspiration from multiple websites; Smart Search allows them to find "latte art inspo" even if the file name is generic. A user who frequently saves receipts can later retrieve them by describing the content, such as "that coffee shop receipt from yesterday." Researchers can organize screenshots of articles and automatically generate tags for themes, enabling quick retrieval during writing. Teams can share compressed screenshots via yearly plan's multi-device license, ensuring everyone has access while maintaining privacy. The outcome is a significant reduction in time spent searching for visual information, increased productivity from seamless text extraction, and peace of mind knowing that all data stays private.

ScreenSorts is built for macOS power users, including developers, UI/UX designers, product managers, researchers, and anyone who captures screenshots as part of their daily workflow. It requires macOS and leverages the Apple Neural Engine for on-device AI, making it unavailable on other platforms. The pricing is straightforward: a Yearly Plan at $2.49 per month ($29.99 annually) includes unlimited history, offline AI, semantic search, OCR, software updates, and priority support. A Lifetime option is available for $69.99 with one year of updates. Both plans support three devices per license, catering to users with multiple Macs. The refund policy is handled via Dodo Payments. In summary, ScreenSorts transforms the repetitive task of organizing screenshots into a fluid, privacy-respecting experience. By combining powerful local AI with native macOS integration, it delivers a searchable, actionable, and infinitely more useful screenshot library that fits seamlessly into any power user's workflow.