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Sparkbox
Sparkbox
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Sparkbox free download for Mac

Sparkbox

Version 1.2.4

Smart Web image-capture application.

3.3
Based on 26 user ratesRead reviews & comments

Sparkbox overview

Sparkbox helps you manage images for design projects. Unlike iPhoto, it catalogues all of your images, not just the photographs you've taken yourself. Sparkbox is a tidy and easily navigable image library for your Mac, perfect for designers looking to organize their image collections and find sources of visual inspiration.

Features:

  • Drag-and-drop functionality, menu bar access, and screenshot capture importing,
  • Supports various image formats support: JPEG, PNG, PSD, TIFF, BMP, PSD, ICNS.
  • Dribbble integrated.
  • Built-in preview window.
  • Built-in color search engine.
  • Open-meta data tag system.
  • On-screen annotation system.
  • On-image comments feature.
  • Multi-touch, full-screen, OS X 10.7 features.
  • Easy-share function.

What’s new in version 1.2.4

Updated on Jul 21 2015

Version 1.2.4:
  • Bug fixes

Information

License

Demo

Size

3.4 MB

Downloads

24836

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • Mac OS X 10.7 or later
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Crossways
Crossways
Dec 16 2023
1.2.4
0.0
Dec 16 2023
0.0
Version: 1.2.4
I am heartbroken, this app is no longer supported! I am glad my version still works. But incase it ever fails, what application compares to it?? Thanks, Chuck.
Greglux
Greglux
Apr 20 2014
1.2.3
4.0
Apr 20 2014
4.0
Version: 1.2.3
Used to use it but found "pixa" which is my opinion is better (more functionnalities, more frequent updates, etc)
CarmaForDesign
CarmaForDesign
Apr 1 2014
1.2.3
2.0
Apr 1 2014
2.0
Version: 1.2.3
Not worth it...
JoelSilbert8709
JoelSilbert8709
Feb 12 2014
1.2.3
1.0
Feb 12 2014
1.0
Version: 1.2.3
I found that this application RECOPIED my photo files to a new folder on my hard drive. Before I knew it I was getting messages that my startup drive was nearly full. I terminated the program operation, then deleted the program and the new photo folder.
Yokkun-mac
Yokkun-mac
Feb 12 2014
1.2.3
0.0
Feb 12 2014
0.0
Version: 1.2.3
Hi, I've purchased software but I cannot download Sparkbox from your website. The download link does not seem to work.
Mikael-B
Mikael-B
Jul 29 2013
1.2
0.0
Jul 29 2013
0.0
Version: 1.2
The Macupdate Promo page erroneously lists min req as OS X 10.6.8, even though ttat is not the case on this page. https://deals.macupdate.com/deal/14640/11708/sparkbox Peculiar.
Greglux
Greglux
Jul 28 2013
1.2
4.0
Jul 28 2013
4.0
Version: 1.2
Just bought the app (v 1.2) after 2 days of testing (I do webdesign during my spare time so have a lot of pics, icons, etc) Great app, especially for the (discounted) price. Really like the "search by color" functionality. However, there's room for improvement: - Would be great to have the possibility to restrict/filter the "search by color" functionality to tags or categories (ie. if I'm looking for a blue background picture I don't want to see my blue icons, blue screenshots, etc) in the search results. - App should detect duplicated pictures. Currently, if I import a folder 2x (ie. because there's new pictures), existing pictures would be duplicated. - App should support more file format (ie. psd, etc)
icyblaze2009
icyblaze2009
Jul 27 2013
1.2
0.0
Jul 27 2013
0.0
Version: 1.2
For customers whose OS system is under 10.7, please download your Sparkbox at here: http://www.icyblaze.com/sparkbox/sparkbox_1.1.0.dmg Sorry for this inconvenience. Best Icyblaze
Pfoto
Pfoto
Jul 27 2013
1.2
2.5
Jul 27 2013
2.5
Version: 1.2
Good idea, but (for me) not perfect. Cons: - Copies all images instead of only linking them => I want keep my folder structure (i.e. my work for customers) - Shows no EPS or WMF - Drag and Drop a lot file from the finder failed, because the app window wasn't shown after switching (perhaps a Mac OS bug) The rest is well done, but I can't live with the cons above, so no buy!
M-Rick
M-Rick
Jun 26 2013
1.2
0.0
Jun 26 2013
0.0
Version: 1.2
Version 1.2 is incompatible with 10.6 contrarily to what is written. It is 10.7 only.
dodsonmd
dodsonmd
Nov 6 2012
1.1.0
2.5
Nov 6 2012
2.5
Version: 1.1.0
Nice idea, but not quite ready. Works promptly for the supported formats, but does not currently support EPS files. So cataloging my large vector clip art file is not available. I haven't used yet to catalog images, but the idea of making another copy of them is a definite negative.
Franklin58
Franklin58
Nov 5 2012
1.1.0
3.0
Nov 5 2012
3.0
Version: 1.1.0
Just tried grabbing pictures from webpages and to tag them. Works. Metatags can be found by Leap so I think that's ok. Would be nice to work on referenced pictures and not an addition as a further database. First impression is promising.
TheGoose
TheGoose
Nov 5 2012
1.1.0
0.5
Nov 5 2012
0.5
Version: 1.1.0
This is a certain shame. iPhoto and Picasa deliver nearly the same and I see no advantage in this program. Unfortunately 9 Dollars for the basket. Stay away...
Tim27
Tim27
Sep 30 2012
1.1.0
2.0
Sep 30 2012
2.0
Version: 1.1.0
I got this with a software bundle and I was hoping to be able to use it to store icons sets to use in web/UI designs. Unfortunately, I have to say that this program cannot handle that simple task. I kept getting constant freezes when importing icons after I got up to about a 1000 of them. I tried dragging a folder containing 2000 icons into Sparkbox and it went through the whole import process and then just sat there and wouldn't let me do anything. I had to force quit. These are simple PNG images, mind you. It did this repeatedly with more and fewer icons as well. I like the app's simplicity and features, but it is highly unstable. If an image catalog app can't handle a few thousand images, then what is the point of using it? Looks like I will have to keep using Adobe Bridge for now. This is for version 1.1.0.
Snibbo
Snibbo
Jul 17 2012
1.0.32
4.5
Jul 17 2012
4.5
Version: 1.0.32
Simple, straightforward and uncluttered, it does exactly what I want. Price is a bit steep but I got mine on a MacUpdate offer so no complaints. Been using it for six months with several projects and quite happy. Looking forward to the update as it does feel a bit like a work in progress.
Ivan-C-
Ivan-C-
May 11 2012
1.0.32
3.0
May 11 2012
3.0
Version: 1.0.32
Sorry, but I do NOT like design of UI at all!!! It looks like worst COPY of iPhoto and extremely NOT accurate!!! I'm a graphic designer and I love when app looks accurate, beautiful and handy! Please hire a good UI designer who will help freshen the current design of your app! Sorry for my open words!
blue80907
blue80907
Feb 16 2012
1.0.30
3.0
Feb 16 2012
3.0
Version: 1.0.30
This is a dandy little program but not ready for prime time. One thing nobody has mentioned is that it COPIES all your photos to a library folder in your user/documents folder. I didn't have any problems with speed and added over 11000 images from one folder. When I saw my drive had just decreased by 12gb I knew immediately it was sparkbox. Isn't there some way to add all the images WITHOUT making a COPY, perhaps the library db could keep track of the original and use an alias instead? Although I don't have any problem with small thumbs, the original -- COPIED??? I certainly don't need to keep 2 copies of all my photos and graphics. And that really doesn't help me tell where the original is, does it, not great for organization? One HUGE advantage is the websnap. Frequently I build websites and have tons of images that ultimately get rejected residing in the folder. Going to the posted webpage and grabbing them all I can zip the current folder, clean it out and just dump all the used images in there and send just those to the client. Keep goin, I think you've got a fantastic idea here. My open with does not work and is greyed out. Is that because it's the demo?
Nanoglobe
Nanoglobe
Feb 15 2012
1.0.30
3.5
Feb 15 2012
3.5
Version: 1.0.30
You know what would really make this app amazing (aside from the additions that others already recommended) is offering cloud service like Evernote. For designers on the go or who uses MacBook Air, space for data can sometimes be very limited. Preview mode would store tinny file images on the HD while linking to the full image file on the cloud. The user can then download the full image file onto their HD if needed and delete off the HD when they're done (original remains saved in the cloud). The users can also share large image files to others by sending people a link to the image in the cloud. The option to secure access to the image file with a password would also be an option. The option to share an image folder securely would also be amazing. Everything would be perfectly synced between the HD and the cloud. A designer can only wish right?
Sforf
Sforf
Dec 30 2011
1.0.28
3.0
Dec 30 2011
3.0
Version: 1.0.28
Great concept but not yet ready for prime time. After only a few minutes came across basic functionality issues. For example, refused to import .tif files until I changed to .tiff. No way to empty trash from within program. Basic functionality. I'm inclined to buy but don't want to spend a lot of time importing, organizing, etc., only to come across a game changer....
icyblaze2009
icyblaze2009
Dec 20 2011
1.0.23
0.0
Dec 20 2011
0.0
Version: 1.0.23
Greetings, two weeks after, the new update is coming. In this version, we've added new Websnap features in the program to help you collect image, icons or web banners directly from web page to your sparkbox library, it is a very useful feature, and along with this feature, you will also find a Safari extension for 1 click import. So, have a try yourself, and please feel free if you have more idea about Sparkbox. And have a nice holiday! Best regards Mike
PRjohnson
PRjohnson
Jun 26 2018
4.5
Jun 26 2018
4.5
Version: null
Sstone11
Sstone11
Dec 30 2015
2.0
Dec 30 2015
2.0
Version: null
montanasalahit
montanasalahit
May 19 2015
5.0
May 19 2015
5.0
Version: null
CarmaForDesign
CarmaForDesign
Apr 1 2014
2.0
Apr 1 2014
2.0
Version: null
JoelSilbert8709
JoelSilbert8709
Feb 12 2014
1.0
Feb 12 2014
1.0
Version: null
tafmo
tafmo
Feb 10 2014
2.5
Feb 10 2014
2.5
Version: null
nerolapis
nerolapis
Sep 25 2013
0.5
Sep 25 2013
0.5
Version: null
dsimer
dsimer
Sep 11 2013
3.0
Sep 11 2013
3.0
Version: null
Greglux
Greglux
Jul 28 2013
4.0
Jul 28 2013
4.0
Version: null
Pfoto
Pfoto
Jul 27 2013
2.5
Jul 27 2013
2.5
Version: null
dodsonmd
dodsonmd
Nov 6 2012
2.5
Nov 6 2012
2.5
Version: null
Franklin58
Franklin58
Nov 5 2012
3.0
Nov 5 2012
3.0
Version: null
TheGoose
TheGoose
Nov 5 2012
0.5
Nov 5 2012
0.5
Version: null
Tim27
Tim27
Sep 30 2012
2.0
Sep 30 2012
2.0
Version: null
Snibbo
Snibbo
Jul 17 2012
4.5
Jul 17 2012
4.5
Version: null
aaffonso
aaffonso
May 30 2012
4.0
May 30 2012
4.0
Version: null
Ivan-C-
Ivan-C-
May 11 2012
3.0
May 11 2012
3.0
Version: null
tactbe
tactbe
Apr 19 2012
4.5
Apr 19 2012
4.5
Version: null
tesuteko
tesuteko
Feb 28 2012
4.5
Feb 28 2012
4.5
Version: null
blue80907
blue80907
Feb 16 2012
3.0
Feb 16 2012
3.0
Version: null
Nanoglobe
Nanoglobe
Feb 15 2012
3.5
Feb 15 2012
3.5
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Feb 10 2012
4.5
Feb 10 2012
4.5
Version: null
Sforf
Sforf
Dec 30 2011
3.0
Dec 30 2011
3.0
Version: null
Leiren7
Leiren7
Nov 25 2011
5.0
Nov 25 2011
5.0
Version: null
Alanht
Alanht
Nov 25 2011
5.0
Nov 25 2011
5.0
Version: null
A1D
A1D
Nov 24 2011
5.0
Nov 24 2011
5.0
Version: null
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