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Lathe operates as an offline media workspace for macOS. The application scans local folders and presents photos, videos, and PDFs in a single browsable view. Duplicate detection, burst grouping, and exposure indicators support the review process, while batch tools handle background removal, upscaling, watermarking, and file conversion. No files leave the machine during any operation. The free tier covers browsing and organization, and the Pro purchase adds bulk processing tools without recurring fees.
This macOS utility organizes large media folders and removes unwanted files through duplicate and similar image detection. Side-by-side comparison and burst shot grouping help identify the best frames quickly. The Pro toolset includes batch conversion, PDF compression, video merging, and background removal that runs locally. Users can build storyboards from selected media and export them for presentations. The application operates without accounts or cloud storage, keeping every photo, video, and document on the original Mac.
Lathe combines file management with batch editing functions in one native macOS program. Folder favorites with custom icons speed up access to frequent locations, while metadata search locates files by embedded information. Histogram and clipping indicators reveal exposure problems before export. Batch rename, metadata stripping, and watermark tools prepare files for distribution.
Use Cases for Lathe
| Shows previews for photos, videos, audio, PDFs quickly | Handles thousands of files without slowing down |
| Mark important folders with custom visual icons | Access frequent collections in one click |
| Finds files by embedded camera or date data | Results appear instantly while you type |
| Places multiple pictures side by side for review | Rate and tag frames during visual comparison |
| Arrange selected media into visual planning boards | Export boards for pitches or team collaboration |
| Auto stacks near identical burst sequences together | Suggests sharpest frame from each burst group |
| Locates exact copies and visually similar pictures | Remove redundant files to free storage space |
| Live exposure graph with clipped area warnings | Spot problem shots before editing or export |
| Convert and compress many images at once | Prepare whole folders for web or archive |
| Enlarge pictures locally without cloud upload | Keeps resolution high and workflow private |
| Removes or blurs backgrounds across multiple photos | Runs entirely on Mac for product shots |
| Applies text or image marks to batches | Strips location and camera data before sharing |
| Renames files using custom sequence patterns | Brings consistent naming to large collections |
| Shrinks PDF documents and video clips | Balance quality and size for email limits |
| Rotate, flip, merge clips without full editor | Trim and reframe segments before final export |
| Core browsing and culling tools cost nothing | One time purchase unlocks all batch features |