Photo Mechanic Plus is a fast, powerful photo workflow tool with cataloging, metadata, and lightning-fast RAW previews. Ideal for pro photographers managing large image libraries.
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Photo Mechanic Plus, developed by Camera Bits, is the advanced version of the legendary Photo Mechanic, known for its unmatched speed and robust metadata tools. While the standard version focuses on fast viewing and culling, the “Plus” version introduces a powerful image database and cataloging system.
Unlike slow, bloated alternatives, Photo Mechanic Plus gives photographers complete control over asset management without compromising speed. It’s not a photo editor — it’s a workflow accelerator designed to complement tools like Adobe Lightroom, Capture One, or Photoshop.
Photo Mechanic Plus is built for speed, scale, and flexibility. Here’s what makes it stand out:
Ultra-Fast Ingestion & Culling
Ingest thousands of RAW files from multiple cards simultaneously
View images instantly without waiting for previews to render
Tag, rate, and delete on the fly
Powerful Photo Cataloging System
Create searchable catalogs with millions of photos
Organize using folders, collections, keywords, or metadata
Lightning-fast search, even across large archives
Industry-Leading Metadata Tools
Batch apply IPTC, EXIF, and XMP metadata
Create metadata templates for consistency
Automatically rename files and folders during import
Advanced Filtering & Search
Find images by date, camera model, lens, GPS, keywords, and more
Create and save complex search queries
Perfect for photo agencies, archives, or freelancers with vast libraries
GPS Integration & Map View
Add, edit, and view geotags
Visualize shooting locations on an interactive map
Seamless Integration with Editors
Send selected images directly to Photoshop, Lightroom, Capture One, DxO, and more
Maintain full metadata and file structure compatibility
Offline Catalog Support
Access and search your catalogs even when drives are disconnected
Ideal for archiving, traveling, or working with external storage
Photo Mechanic Plus is optimized for performance across platforms. Here's what you need:
OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) or macOS 10.15+ (Catalina and up)
CPU: Intel i5 or Apple M1 chip
RAM: 8 GB
Storage: 500 MB for software, SSD strongly recommended
Display: 1280x800 or higher
