Poly

What is Poly?

Poly is a smart file system built for managing digital creations. It offers a new way to view and understand your image library: you can search for images using text or by uploading another image, and AI is used to understand what’s in your files so you can find what you need quickly.

Who created Poly?

Poly was developed by a company called Poly, focused on building this smart file system for digital creations. The source material doesn’t name the founder.

What is Poly used for?

• Search and understand your entire image library in new ways
• Customize views using any file property
• Fast image previews with pan and zoom
• Scroll through thousands of images quickly
• Add anything to your sidebar for quick access
• Save and edit content instantly with friends
• Showcase your creations with a simple web link
• Receive real-time desktop updates
• Automatically import images from generative tools via a browser plugin
• Organize and edit files with batch actions

Who is Poly for?

• People who create images
• Creatives of all kinds
• Designers

Key Features

AI-powered search — Find images by describing what you’re looking for or by uploading an image as a reference.

Custom views — Set up view modes based on any file property you choose.

Fast previews — Lightning-fast image previews with pan, zoom, and generative metadata for viewing and editing.

Spaces — Quickly access groups of items, folders, and saved searches.

Collaboration — Share content instantly with friends, with real-time updates, tagging, and notes.

Public sharing — Create a web link so others can browse and search your work without logging in.

More tools — Desktop notifications, a browser plugin for auto-importing from generative tools, split view for comparing images side-by-side, drag-and-drop for folders, and batch actions for organizing files.

Real-time sync — Automatic file updates across all devices and tabs, with no need to refresh. Poly’s sync model prevents conflicts for smooth data management.