InsideCAT

InsideCAT, developed by Víctor García Tascón, is a well-crafted disk-cataloguing program specifically designed for Windows XP, 7, 8, 10, and 11 operating systems. The latest version, 5.02, enhances the functionality of previous editions (5.0, 4.2, and 4.0) and is invaluable for users who need to organize and search through large collections of disks, particularly CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs.

As a robust Home & Hobby application, InsideCAT falls under the Bookkeeping-Cataloging subcategory, making it an essential tool for cataloging various types of media. The software automatically indexes any PC disk or folder, allowing users to easily locate files or folders across multiple disks. The program supports a comprehensive range of media, including music CD-Audio disks, and offers both automatic and manual cataloging options using internet CD-Text.

The program file, InsideCAT.exe, features numerous capabilities such as:

• Complete and automatic indexing of PC disks.
• Compressed file support for 14 formats, including ZIP, RAR, and EXE.
• Multimedia file compatibility with numerous formats and variants.
• Thumbnails of JPEG, TIFF, and PCD photo files, along with EXIF metadata extraction.
• Powerful search functions with five different types of textual searches.
• A designer tool for creating CD/DVD labels and sleeves.

InsideCAT even includes an emergency file decompressor for the 14 supported formats, and it can generate six graphic style and four ASCII style customizable reports. Users can directly open files in several ways by simply inserting the disk and clicking, ensuring seamless integration.

Pros:

• Comprehensive indexing and search capabilities.
• Wide range of supported file and multimedia formats.
• Customizable reports and label/sleeve designer.

Cons:

• Requires disks to be catalogued prior to searching.
• Interface may feel outdated to some users.

For anyone needing a reliable disk-cataloguing utility that offers extensive functionality, InsideCAT is worth considering. The program's rich features can be quickly explored after a download, and since it's free, users can experience its full potential without any upfront costs. Those looking for InsideCAT Lite can also take advantage of this streamlined version.

Download and try InsideCAT today to organize and search your disks with ease.

It is not possible to confirm if there is a free download for this software available on the developer's website. We cannot guarantee that the program is safe to download as it will be downloaded from the developer's website. Before launching the program, check it with any free antivirus software.

You may want to check out more software, such as Credit Card Manager, HappyCollection or Gedcom Census, which might be related to InsideCAT.