Works offline, Files stay local, Free plan needs no account

Search your files
by meaning, not keywords.

AI-powered semantic search that runs entirely on your hardware. Find documents by asking questions. Find photos by describing them.

Press Alt + Space to search anything
Download for Windows

Mac needs Apple silicon (M1 or newer). The Linux build is being rebuilt and returns with the next release.

  • Windows: if a blue "Windows protected your PC" box appears, click More info, then Run anyway. The app is new, so Windows has not seen enough installs to trust it yet.
  • Mac: the Mac button shows a one-time Terminal step, because the app is not notarized by Apple yet.
PixaFind
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Search your files...
Esc
All PDF Documents Images Code
↑↓ Navigate ↵ Open Ctrl+C Copy

Features

quarterly financial results
PDF Q3-Revenue-Report.pdf Best match
PPT Board-Meeting-Slides.pptx
DOC Annual-Financial-Summary.docx

Semantic text search

Search by meaning across 76+ file formats. Ask "vacation policy", find it even if those exact words aren't there.

sunset at the beach
Beach at sunset found by AI image search Best match
Ocean waves at golden hour
Sunset drive along the coast

Image search

Type "sunset at the beach", matching photos appear. Click any image to find similar ones.

Works offline

All AI models run on your hardware. Your files and searches never leave your machine.

PDF PPT DOC PY IMG EPUB XLSX +69 more

76+ file formats

PDF, DOCX, PPTX, code files, emails, EPUB, and more. Reads inside your documents, not just filenames.

How it works

Three steps. Everything stays on your machine.

PixaFind
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Documents 2,847 files
Photos 1,203 files
Code 891 files
Downloads 428 files
PDF DOC IMG PY PPT EPUB
Indexing... 0 / 4,941
Running on GPU · Your PC stays responsive
PDF PTO-Guidelines-2025.pdf Best match
DOC Employee-Handbook.docx

No exact keyword match — found by meaning

1

Point it at your folders

Select which folders to index. Documents, code, photos — anything you want searchable.

2

AI builds a search index

Local AI models read your files and create a semantic index. Runs in the background, never lags your PC.

3

Search by meaning

Ask questions in plain English. Find documents, photos, and code — even if the exact words aren't there.

Free for one folder

Simple, honest pricing

Start free with no account. Upgrade when you want every folder searched.

Free
$0 forever

For one folder of files

  • 2,000 files
  • 1 folder
  • Semantic text & image search
  • Works offline & private
  • No account needed
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$8 / month

Billed $96 yearly. Cancel any time.

$12 / month

Billed monthly. Cancel any time.

  • Unlimited files
  • Unlimited folders
  • Image, text & code search
  • Up to 3 PCs
  • Email support
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$12 per seat / month

Billed $144 a seat yearly, 3 minimum.

$15 per seat / month

Billed monthly, 3 seats minimum.

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  • One bill for the whole team
  • Add and remove seats
  • Priority email support
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$249 once

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Questions? Answers.

Everything you need to know.

Does it work offline?

Yes, once the AI models have downloaded. Your files and searches never leave your machine. All AI models run locally on your hardware. The only network activity is the one-time model download, update checks, Pro sign-in, and anonymous usage counts and crash reports you can switch off in Settings. None of it includes your files or searches. The privacy page lists each one.

What hardware do I need?

Windows 10 or later, 4 GB RAM, and about 2 GB of disk space: the installer plus AI models that download once on first launch. A GPU speeds up indexing significantly, but it's not required, everything works on CPU too. Indexing runs at low priority so your PC stays responsive.

How is this different from Windows Search?

Windows Search matches keywords. PixaFind understands meaning. Search "Q3 financial results" and find the document titled "Third Quarter Revenue Report", even though no words overlap. It also reads inside PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, and 73 other formats.

How is this different from ChatGPT or Copilot?

ChatGPT and Copilot require uploading your files to the cloud. PixaFind never sends data anywhere, everything runs on your machine. It also indexes your entire filesystem automatically, so you don't need to upload files one by one.

How does image search work?

A vision AI model encodes your images and text queries into the same vector space. Type "sunset at the beach" and it finds matching photos by visual similarity, no tags or filenames needed.

How long does indexing take?

It depends on the number of files and whether you have a GPU. Typically, 5,000 documents take about 10–15 minutes on a modern GPU, or 30–45 minutes on CPU. Indexing happens in the background, you can search files that are already indexed while the rest finish.

What file formats are supported?

76+ formats including PDF, DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, TXT, Markdown, HTML, EPUB, source code files (Python, JavaScript, C++, and 30 more), emails, and images (JPG, PNG, WebP). If it has text or pixels, we can probably search it.

Will it slow down my PC?

No. Indexing runs at low process priority and uses your GPU when available. Once indexing is complete, searches are instant, under 100ms.

Do I need an API key or account?

No API key, ever. The free plan needs no account. Pro subscribers sign in once with an emailed code so the app knows your plan. Download, install, run. The AI models download automatically on first launch.

Where is my data stored?

The search index (vector embeddings and metadata) is stored in your local app data directory. No file contents are duplicated, the index just references your original files. You can delete the index at any time and re-index.

Is it open source?

No, the desktop app is closed source. You can still check what it sends: the privacy page lists every network request, and any network monitor will confirm it.

What if I need help?

Open an issue on GitHub, or reach us at our contact page. Pro and Team plans include priority support with faster response times.

Guides and comparisons

Honest reads on Windows file search: how it works, how to fix it, and which tool fits the job.

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PixaFind vs Everything

Instant filename search vs offline semantic file and photo search.

Everything alternative with AI search

Keep Everything for names, add meaning and photo search beside it.

Windows file search not working

Indexer service, Indexing Options, rebuilds, and when to switch tools.

How to search file contents on Windows

File Explorer, Indexing Options, findstr and PowerShell, step by step.

File finder search engine explained

Filename, content and semantic search: what each one can and cannot find.

All guides Resources

Ready to try it?

Download. Install. Run. Models download once on first launch.

Download for Windows

Mac needs Apple silicon (M1 or newer). The Linux build is being rebuilt and returns with the next release.

  • Windows: if a blue "Windows protected your PC" box appears, click More info, then Run anyway. The app is new, so Windows has not seen enough installs to trust it yet.
  • Mac: the Mac button shows a one-time Terminal step, because the app is not notarized by Apple yet.

Windows 10+, macOS 12+ or Linux x86_64. 4 GB RAM, about 2 GB disk. GPU optional on Windows.