ArtBranch

A visual file browser for designers using Git repositories with LFS support.

Think of it as Finder meets Git — a beautiful, visual way to work with your design assets without learning command-line Git.

Download for macOS View on GitHub

Version v0.5.2 • macOS 15.0+

For Designers

Stop losing track of file versions. Stop emailing yourself "final-final-v3.psd". Start using Git the easy way.

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Visual Browser

Browse design files with thumbnails, just like Finder but better.

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Complete History

See the complete history of any file, never lose a version again.

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Version Compare

Compare old vs new versions side-by-side with zoom and pan.

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Team Sync

Sync changes from your team with a single click.

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Rich Previews

Preview Sketch, Figma, PSD, AI, PDF, images, and more.

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Git LFS Support

Handle large design files efficiently with Git LFS.

Getting Started

1. Install the App

Download and install ArtBranch for macOS 15.0+ (Sequoia or later).

Download ArtBranch v0.5.2

2. Set Up Git LFS

Git LFS handles large design files efficiently. Install it once: 

# macOS
brew install git-lfs

# After installation
git lfs install

3. Create Your Storage Repository

Fork our template repository optimized for design files:

  1. Go to art-branch-storage
  2. Click "Fork" to create your own copy
  3. Clone it to your Mac
git clone git@github.com:YOUR-USERNAME/art-branch-storage.git

4. Open in ArtBranch

  1. Launch ArtBranch
  2. Click "Open Repository" in the toolbar
  3. Select your art-branch-storage folder
  4. Start browsing! 🎉

Using ArtBranch

Browse Your Files

  • Left sidebar: Navigate folders and projects
  • Center grid: See all files with thumbnails
  • Right panel: Preview selected file
  • History tab: View all versions of a file

Compare Versions

  1. Select any file
  2. Click the "History" tab
  3. Click on any commit to see that version
  4. View current vs old version side-by-side

Add New Files

Add files to your repository using Finder or command line: 

# Navigate to your project
cd art-branch-storage/projects/my-project

# Add your design file
cp ~/Downloads/logo.sketch branding/logos/source/

# Commit it
git add .
git commit -m "Add new logo design"
git push

Then click "Sync" in ArtBranch to see your new files.

Requirements

Ready to get started?

Download ArtBranch and start managing your design files with Git.

Download for macOS