What’s new in OCDify

More control over filing, scans, and duplicate copies.

• NewEdit extension rules with names, multiple file types, existing-folder destinations, and active or inactive controls.
• NewSend categories and extension rules to folders you already use.
• NewWith Full Unlock, Apple Vision reads text from scanned PDFs and images locally. Older Word and Excel documents are also supported.
• NewReview exact duplicates, choose which copies to keep, and confirm before moving extras to Trash.
• NewOptionally move an extra source copy to Trash when the destination already contains identical content.
• ImprovedAutomatic organization better protects downloads and copies that are still in progress.
• ImprovedHistory shows original and new filenames, filing reasons, and clearer statuses.
• ImprovedA reorganized menu bar includes Open OCDify at Login. Check for App Store updates and receive update notifications in the app.

More reliable local AI setup.

• FixedFixed an issue that prevented the local intelligence model from downloading on some Macs.
• ImprovedA clear warning now appears when the model has not been downloaded.
• ImprovedOrganize Files and Smart Rename previews prompt you to download the model before proceeding.

Start free with one folder. Unlock more when you need it.

• ChangedOCDify is now a free Mac App Store download. Organize one chosen folder manually or automatically with up to four categories, without a timed trial.
• NewPreview Smart Renaming suggests descriptive names without moving or renaming files. Previewing is available free.
• NewOne-time Full App Unlock adds unlimited folders, unlimited categories, and applied Smart Rename. No subscription.
• ImprovedFree users can switch their active folder. Both tiers only process top-level files in explicitly selected folders, leaving existing subfolders untouched.
• ImprovedOriginal paid Mac App Store customers keep full access. Restore Purchases in Settings → License can recover verified ownership.
• ImprovedFull Unlock refreshes the localized App Store price whenever you open it, so the offer reflects your storefront.

A native Mac interface for the local file organizer.

• NewNative sidebar navigation, folder pickers, light and dark appearance, keyboard shortcuts, and an option to open at login.
• NewA Home page brings organization preferences together, with Settings available inside the main window.
• NewCompact engine logs can be searched, filtered by severity, copied, or exported for troubleshooting.
• ImprovedUpgrade recovery preserves existing categories, settings, History, and a completed model download. Guided permission recovery is available when macOS needs folder access again.
• ImprovedClosing the window keeps OCDify available in the menu bar. Open Home, Settings, or History again without restarting the app.
• ImprovedSeven-day History lets you search by filename or category, reveal files in Finder, and undo moves, renames, or both for individual or selected files.
• ImprovedCategory descriptions can be generated locally and edited before saving. Unmatched files can stay in place or go to Uncategorized.
• ImprovedPhotos, videos, and audio can be grouped by extension into Images, Videos, and Audio folders.
• ChangedThe native app requires macOS 14 or later. The local model download is approximately 2.4 GB; allow at least 3 GB of free space.

More reliable shutdowns and cleaner resource handling.

• FixedFixed an issue that could cause macOS to report that OCDify quit unexpectedly after closing.
• ImprovedBackground work and on-device resources are now released more reliably when the app closes.

Better classification for large documents, clearer controls, and a more reliable Mac experience.

• NewOpen Settings and History directly from the menu bar.
• ImprovedLarge documents are fitted intelligently for offline analysis while preserving useful content from both the beginning and end.
• ImprovedCleaner text extraction reduces spreadsheet and PDF noise for more consistent categorization.
• ImprovedSmart Rename and file classification recover more reliably from incomplete results instead of stalling the organization queue.
• ChangedMedia and uncategorized grouping controls now use clearer labels and sit together in the app and menu bar.
• FixedScanned files, protected PDFs, and files with no readable text are skipped cleanly with clearer activity messages.
• FixedFixed an issue that could make macOS report an unexpected quit after closing OCDify normally.

The relaunch: smarter renaming, more file types, and a more accurate on-device model.

• NewSmart Rename gives descriptive names to poorly named documents such as Scan001.pdf and untitled.docx. It is optional and runs entirely on-device.
• NewOrganizes more formats, including Markdown, RTF, PowerPoint, and EPUB files.
• NewAn "Uncategorized" folder catches files the AI isn't confident about, so nothing gets misfiled or lost.
• NewNew menu bar toggles to group images and videos into their own folders.
• ImprovedMore accurate categorization from an upgraded on-device AI model. It still runs fully offline and never uploads your files.
• ImprovedSmoother first-run onboarding.
• ChangedSimplified the lifetime license to a single price: $9.99 worldwide and ₹799 in India.
• FixedFixed a crash that could happen during automatic organization.
• FixedFixed the menu bar icon that could sometimes turn invisible.

A leaner, Apple Silicon-first build with reliable update checks.

• ImprovedUpdate checks now work across older builds, so every version gets prompted when a new release is ready.
• ChangedFocused the app on Apple Silicon and retired the older Intel (x86) download.

Mac App Store compatibility and a guided first-run setup.

• NewAdded Mac App Store compatibility and permission-aware access to folders you choose.
• NewGuided onboarding helps you choose folders, set up categories, and prepare the local model.
• NewImproved text extraction for PDFs, Word documents, spreadsheets, and text files, with clearer handling of files that cannot be read.
• NewAdded media grouping and retained the existing offline organization and History workflow.