SAND: Photo Browser
Browse any folder like Apple Photos, without importing
What it does
SAND is a native macOS photo browser that lets you browse photos directly from folders, external drives, SD cards, iPhones, Android phones, and digital cameras without importing. Enjoy familiar Years, Months, and Days views, secure Hidden folders with Touch ID, beautiful themes, and privacy focused tools. Everything stays local, so your photos remain exactly where they are.
Browse any folder or drive like Photos, without importing or copying files. Works with external SSDs, NAS, iPhones, and Android.
Point SAND at any folder, external SSD, or connected phone. Browse instantly in a familiar timeline. Your files stay exactly where they are. Point SAND at any folder, external SSD, or NAS. Photos load instantly without copying or duplicating files. Plug in an iPhone, Android phone, or camera SD card. Browse photos directly on the device, and import only if you want to. Fast local search with zero cloud sync or tracking. Your photos stay strictly on your hard drives. Enjoy a clean, Photos-style view across all your folders, external drives, and phones. Add local folders, external SSDs, or network drives. Your file structure stays completely untouched. Connect iPhones, Android devices, or…from iamshezad.dev
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