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ScreenSorts

Offline-first macOS screenshot organizer using local AI for private, searchable digital memory.

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Overview

ScreenSorts is an offline-first screenshot organizer specifically designed for macOS that functions as a 'second brain' for your digital memory. It uses local AI and on-device vision models to make every pixel of your screenshots searchable. The utility features semantic search, OCR (Optical Character Recognition), automatic tagging, and URL detection, all while ensuring total privacy by processing data entirely on the Apple Neural Engine without cloud or API dependencies.

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Access & connections

Where you can use ScreenSorts, and what it plugs into.

Platforms

macOS

Integrations

Capabilities

What this tool accepts, produces, and is strongest at.

Highlights

  • Semantic Search using natural language queries and vector embeddings
  • On-device OCR for instant text extraction from images
  • Automatic AI Tagging using local vision models
  • Auto-detect clickable URLs within screenshots
  • Intelligent Space Saver with up to 70% storage reduction
  • Visual similarity analysis for duplicate detection
  • Zero-Upload Promise with 100% offline processing

FAQ 5

What is ScreenSorts?
ScreenSorts is an offline-first screenshot organizer specifically designed for macOS that functions as a 'second brain' for your digital memory. It uses local AI and on-device vision models to make every pixel of your screenshots searchable. The utility features semantic search, OCR (Optical Character Recognition), automatic tagging, and URL detection, all while ensuring total privacy by processing data entirely on the Apple Neural Engine without cloud or API dependencies.
How to use ScreenSorts?
Install the app on macOS 13+. Once running, it lives in your menu bar. It automatically indexes your screenshots using local AI. You can then use the search bar to find images using natural language, hit Space for native Quick Look previews, or copy text and links directly from the images.
Does my data ever leave my computer?
No. ScreenSorts is engineered so that all processing happens on your Apple Neural Engine. There are no API calls to external servers, and your database lives in a local sandbox.
What are the system requirements?
ScreenSorts requires macOS 13 or newer, and Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3 chips) is recommended for the best experience.
Is this a subscription service?
No, it is a 'pay once, own it forever' lifetime license.
ScreenSorts From $19 USD