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Drive Atlas
What it is
Drive Atlas catalogs drives so users can search for files across them, including drives that are unplugged. Searches can use a file name, project, or date range, and results show which drive contains an item and where that drive is located. A treemap displays drive contents, while backup tools flag files that exist in only one place and verify copies by hashing both sides. The app finds duplicates across drives, checks groups byte for byte, and can move selected copies to the Recycle Bin. It also benchmarks drive health over time and can list unique files on a failing drive for evacuation. For numbered image sequences, it estimates timelapse intervals and steadiness, and it can create printable QR labels with drive summaries. Drive Atlas runs on Linux and Windows. The maker says it makes no network connections and does not interpret image content or use AI. The free plan covers the first two drives; a one-time purchase is listed at $20.
For and against
For
- Searches files across unplugged drives
- Verifies backup copies by hashing both sides
- Checks duplicate groups byte for byte
- Benchmarks drive health over time
- Free plan covers the first two drives
Against
- CR3 and HEIC files lack thumbnail support
- Some Windows 11 PCs may block the unsigned app
- Paid license costs $20 per one time
The verdict
Drive Atlas combines drive cataloging with backup checks, duplicate review, and drive health tools. It is available for Linux and Windows, with a free plan for the first two drives.
Who it suits
It suits people managing archive drives who want file inventory and backup verification. The maker also describes it as built by a timelapse photographer, with tools for analyzing numbered image sequences.
Plans and prices
Free
First 2 drives · all features · no card or timer
Read 2 Oct 2026 · driveatlas.app
Paid license
Unlimited drives · All features included · Future updates included · One studio, all its machines
Read 23 Sep 2026 · driveatlas.app
Drive Atlas
All drives · all features · one studio, all its machines · future updates included
Read 2 Oct 2026 · driveatlas.app
On the record
- Backups
- The app identifies files that exist in exactly one place and verifies backup copies by hashing files on both sides.driveatlas.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Drive health
- It benchmarks drives, records results over time, and can list unique files on a failing drive for evacuation.driveatlas.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Drive writes
- The maker lists four write types: speed-test temporary files, an optional DRIVE-ATLAS folder, chosen backup copies, and files the user directs it to move to the Recycle Bin.driveatlas.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Duplicates
- It finds duplicates across drives, verifies groups byte for byte, and moves selected copies to the Recycle Bin.driveatlas.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- External drive scans
- Yesdriveatlas.app · read 23 Sep 2026
- File-format limitation
- The maker says CR3 and HEIC are not supported for thumbnails, though their files can still be cataloged.driveatlas.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes the app as an inventory and backup-verification tool for archive drives, and says it was built by a timelapse photographer.driveatlas.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says the app makes zero network connections and does not interpret image content or use AI.driveatlas.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Drive Atlas catalogs drives so users can search files across them, including drives that are unplugged.driveatlas.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Scan scope
- files_foldersdriveatlas.app · read 23 Sep 2026
- Search
- Users can search by file name, project, or date range and see which drive holds a file and where that drive is located.driveatlas.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Shelf labels
- It can create printable QR labels containing a drive summary, readable with a phone camera without a server or app.driveatlas.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Space map
- It displays a drive’s contents as a treemap, including for drives that are not plugged in.driveatlas.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Paid from
- 20driveatlas.app · read 23 Sep 2026
- Support and refunds
- The pricing page offers a 14-day refund by email, and the site lists [email protected].driveatlas.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Timelapse shoots
- It analyzes numbered image sequences for shooting rhythm and shows the estimated interval and steadiness for timelapses.driveatlas.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Treemap view
- Yesdriveatlas.app · read 23 Sep 2026
- Windows limitation
- Some Windows 11 PCs with Smart App Control block the unsigned app until it is signed.driveatlas.app · read 2 Oct 2026
