A local video folder
pview indexes files you already have on disk. Local folders, external drives, and mounted network shares are all fine.
Download · v1.0.0
Get pview
Free to try on your own library — up to 200 videos, no account, nothing uploaded. Unlock unlimited any time with a one-time license.
Builds are being finalized. Signed macOS and Windows installers will be published here for launch. Want a heads-up? Email [email protected].
macOS macOS (Apple Silicon + Intel) macOS 12 Monterey or later · Apple Silicon & Intel
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SHA-256: PENDING Windows Windows 10/11 (installer) Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
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SHA-256: PENDING Windows Windows (portable .exe) No installer — run from anywhere
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What you need
No account
The free version works immediately up to 200 videos. A license key unlocks unlimited indexing offline.
mpv for tiled playback
Single-video playback works without setup. Manual Tiles, Random Viewing, and Video Wall use mpv.
“Why does my computer warn me about this app?”
pview is code-signed, but a brand-new app hasn't built up reputation with Apple's Gatekeeper or Microsoft's SmartScreen yet, so you may see a caution the first time you open it. This is normal for new independent software and fades as more people install it.
- macOS: if the app doesn't open on a double-click, right-click it and choose Open, then confirm once.
- Windows: if SmartScreen appears, choose More info → Run anyway.
You can verify any download against the SHA-256 checksum shown above.
One quick extra: mpv
Single-video playback works out of the box. Multi-window viewing (Manual Tiles, Random Viewing, and Video Wall) uses mpv, a free open-source player. The first time you open a tiled view, pview helps you get it installed:
- macOS:
brew install mpv - Windows:
winget install mpv
You only need this once, and only for multi-window viewing.