Copycat: Encrypted photo delivery for photographers

Copycat is a desktop app for photographers that turns the client selection process into a seamless, automated workflow. Create an encrypted cloud vault from your source folder, share a secure link with your client, and let them pick their favorites — then sync and copy only the selected RAW files back to your local drive.

Quick Start

Get Copycat running and create your first vault in minutes.

Installation

Download and install Copycat on macOS or Windows.

Create a Vault

Step-by-step guide to packaging previews and sharing a vault link.

Sync & Copy

Sync client selections back to your desktop and copy chosen RAW files.

How Copycat works

Create a vault

Point Copycat at your source folder. It generates compressed previews, uploads them to Google Drive, and creates a secure, encrypted vault link with a short code and passphrase.

Share with your client

Send your client the vault link and passphrase. They open it in any browser — no app required — and mark photos as selected or rejected.

Sync selections

Back in Copycat, click Sync Selections to pull your client’s choices from the cloud vault to your desktop.

Copy selected RAWs

Click Copy Selected RAW and choose a destination folder. Copycat automatically copies only the files your client selected from your local RAW archive.

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Run Modes

Vault, Reference, and Paste — learn which mode fits your workflow.

Licensing

Activate your license key and manage your subscription.

Google Drive Setup

Connect your Google account for preview storage.

Reference Mode

Copy files by matching names from a reference list.

Paste Mode

Paste filenames directly to trigger a copy run.

Troubleshooting

Resolve common issues with vaults, sync, and licensing.