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CatchBan
Media Workbench for Creators
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Download CatchBan V2.0.2 Beta now. Keep capture, organization, preview, and lightweight creation in one fully local, controllable workflow.

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Requires macOS 12.4 or later For Macs with Apple M-series chips V2.0.2 Beta Updated May 2026
CatchBan installation experience across different devices
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Local-first Speed

Everything stays on your drive. Open instantly without waiting for cloud sync.

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Full Privacy

Your creator assets remain under your control. CatchBan does not upload your local media.

Public Beta Is Live

CatchBan V2.0.2 Beta is free for all creators right now. Download today and start with a complete creator asset workspace that is ready for real production flow.

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Beta Version 2.0 - Changelog
  • New Upgraded into a full creator asset workspace with capture, organization, preview, and lightweight creation in one place.
  • Flow Selected assets can be dragged directly into Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, and Jianying workflows.
  • Upd Library model rebuilt so downloaded files, local assets, and exported outputs can be archived together for faster reuse.
  • Tool Added transcoding, clip segment, GIF export, key frame capture, audio extraction, and batch thumbnail tools.
  • Smart Added global search, recent items, Inbox staging, duplicate detection, and same-source grouping recommendations.
  • Opt Improved preview performance, frame review, and key-frame marking for faster shot selection.
  • Free Current local library structure is designed to carry into future versions.
Functional Modules

Core capabilities built for speed

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Precise Web Capture

Capture target media flows from webpages with controlled quality selection and metadata retention.

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Verification Assist

Use built-in browser workflow to handle login and verification steps when required.

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Unified Library

Manage downloaded assets and local media in one searchable workspace.

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Fast Organization

Use folders, filters, and flexible grouping to keep large libraries maintainable.

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Smart Assistance

Get guidance from duplicate checks, source grouping hints, and workspace suggestions.

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Creator Toolbox

Segment clips, transcode media, export GIF, and extract key frames and audio.

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Preview & Mark

Inspect footage quickly, mark important moments, and move forward with confidence.

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Post-production Handoff

Hand assets into your editing stack faster with a cleaner source-to-output workflow.

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More Updates Coming

We will continue shipping new workflow features and targeted quality improvements.

System Requirements & Technical Specs

Operating System

macOS 12.4 or later

Requires macOS 12.4 or later. The current version is built for Macs with Apple M-series chips.

Architecture

Apple M-series Macs

CatchBan currently supports Macs with Apple M-series chips.

Storage

Light install, flexible library location

Library can be placed on internal disk, external SSD, or mounted storage based on your workflow.

Install & Runtime Guide

Q. Is CatchBan signed and notarized?

Yes. The current public build is Developer ID signed and Apple-notarized. Download the latest official DMG from catchban.com or GitHub Releases, then launch CatchBan from Applications.

Q. Does the library need to be on the system drive?

No. You can choose library location during first launch or later in settings. External high-speed SSD is recommended for larger libraries.

Q. Will my data be lost after upgrading?

No. Assets and library records are stored in your local library path and are designed to carry forward across version updates.