Find Files Faster.
Turn folder chaos into a visual library. Ufish is the File View and Backup Plan for busy Designers. Collect, Find, Open. Independent since 2013. Privacy-first.
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WHAT IT DOES
View
Generates full visual previews automatically, with instant thumbnails, in a Visual Library
Browse
Let’s you Browse your entire design library as a clean card grid
Find
Search by name or date, tag, or dominant color, filter favourites
Open
Open files in the host app or reveal the folder in Finder
Preview
Preview in large view or slideshow for client reviews
Share
Send clean bitmap previews to clients or team
CONVENIENT Features
Color filter
Filter your library by the dominant color in each preview
Auto-tags
A simple way to browse your work file library with the core Ufish experience.
Tag sidebar
Browse and filter by tag in a clean Finder-style panel
Metadata information
View file details: size, date, fonts, colour mode, dimensions
Cloud backup
Back up all your previews to iCloud or your preferred cloud provider
Slideshow
Select multiple files and launch a slideshow for quick reviews
welcome to ufish
Ufish is built for graphic designers, art directors, and studios who work with InDesign daily and need a fast, visual way to navigate large file libraries. No more opening files just to remember what’s inside.
Works entirely on your Mac. Your files stay yours — Ufish never uploads your data or uses it to train AI models.
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You need a plan.
Free
FreeUp to 100 files
A simple way to browse your InDesign library with the core Ufish experience.
- 1 preview page per document
- Main card preview
- Search by file name
- Search by tags
- Search by dominant color
- File information panel
- Share via Mail or Messages
Starter
RecommendedUnlimited files · $2.90/month
A great fit for designers who need more preview depth and cloud backup.
- 3 preview pages per document
- Multi-page click-preview carousel
- Cloud backup
- Tag sidebar
- Color filter
- Slideshow modes
- Share via Mail or Messages
PRO
UnavailableUnlimited files · $9.90/month
The full Ufish experience with the complete preview and tagging workflow.
- All preview pages per document
- OCR auto-tags
- Advanced search and filtering
- Cloud backup
- Tag sidebar
- Slideshow modes
- Priority support
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
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1. Does Ufish automatically generate thumbnails for my files?
A: Yes. Ufish automatically generates thumbnails from an added folder or disk.
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2. How does search work in Ufish?
A: Search is powered by filenames, auto-generated tags, metadata, and even OCR (text recognition) from your InDesign previews — making it easy to find any project instantly. You can view your file previews and find the work you need visually.
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3. Can Ufish open InDesign files directly?
A: Ufish can point the file to be opened by InDesign or reveal it in Finder for quick navigation.
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4. Is Ufish only for InDesign files?
A: Currently, yes. This version is built for Adobe InDesign, but other versions will be available soon.
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5. What kind of app is Ufish?
A: Ufish is a macOS desktop app built specifically for creative professionals who need to manage visual libraries of projects.
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6. Is Ufish compatible with latest macOS and InDesign?
Yes, fully compatible with current macOS Sequoia and InDesign 2026 versions.
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7. Does Ufish work with external drives or NAS?
Yes, it indexes external drives, Time Machine backups, and NAS seamlessly.
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8. Is my data private in Ufish?
Yes, everything stays local—no uploads, cloud sync, or external access
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9. Can I share previews with clients?
Yes, export visual previews without sending full heavy files. It’s a fast alternative from the usual Adobe method that forces your client to install Acrobat.
Talk to the founder, ask your questions or simply send your kudos at askme@ufish.pt. Include a description of your issue and attach any relevant screenshots to help me understand the problem better. I value your feedback.
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