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WinCatalog 2024 is the modern, actively maintained disk catalog software that replaces WhereIsIt with faster performance, more features, and easy migration.

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Why Switch from WhereIsIt to WinCatalog?

✓ Actively Maintained

WinCatalog: Regular updates since 2001, latest version from 2025

WhereIsIt: No updates since 2014, development appears abandoned

✓ Faster Performance

WinCatalog: Industrial-grade SQLite database, extremely fast indexing

WhereIsIt: Slower with large catalogs and modern BD-R discs

✓ Modern Windows Support

WinCatalog: Fully compatible with Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7

WhereIsIt: Optimized for older Windows versions

✓ Easy Migration

WinCatalog: Free converter tool to import your WhereIsIt catalogs via XML

WhereIsIt: No migration path to modern alternatives

✓ Advanced Features

WinCatalog: Duplicate finder, virtual folders, automatic scheduling, nested tags

WhereIsIt: Basic cataloging features, limited organization options

✓ Better Support

WinCatalog: Active customer support, 90-day money back guarantee

WhereIsIt: Limited support due to discontinued development

Powerful Features Beyond WhereIsIt

📁 Comprehensive File Support

  • Automatic ID3 tags for music files (MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, M4A)
  • EXIF tags and thumbnails for photos (JPEG, PNG, RAW formats)
  • Video file thumbnails and metadata
  • Archive contents (ZIP, RAR, 7z) displayed as folders
  • ISO and NRG disk image support
  • PDF and e-book metadata extraction

🔍 Advanced Search Capabilities

  • Instant search across millions of files
  • Boolean operators (AND, OR) with parenthesis
  • Diacritics insensitive search (é = e, ñ = n)
  • Search even when disks are offline
  • Duplicate file finder with grouping
  • Filter and sort results any way you need

🎯 Smart Organization

  • Virtual folders with drag-and-drop
  • Hierarchical tag system (unlimited nesting)
  • Custom user-defined fields
  • Contact management (track who borrowed disks)
  • Storage location management
  • Multiple catalog support

⚡ Performance & Automation

  • Lightning-fast SQLite database engine
  • Automatic catalog updates via Windows Task Scheduler
  • Batch disk cataloging
  • Quick incremental updates
  • Handles thousands of disks effortlessly
  • Compact, single-file catalogs

📊 Reporting & Export

  • Generate professional reports
  • Export to Excel via CSV for analysis
  • Print catalog listings
  • Share catalogs with friends
  • HTML export for web publishing
  • Customizable report templates

🌍 International Support

  • 25+ interface languages available
  • Full Unicode support for all languages
  • Right-to-left language support (Arabic)
  • Localized for European, Asian languages
  • Special character handling (ß, é, ñ, etc.)
  • Multilingual search capabilities

Easy Migration from WhereIsIt

Don't worry about losing your existing catalog! WinCatalog includes a free converter tool that seamlessly imports your WhereIsIt data.

Migration Steps:

  1. Export from WhereIsIt: Use WhereIsIt's Report Generator to create an XML export (not XML MIDAS) with all your catalog data
  2. Download WinCatalog: Install WinCatalog 2024 and the free WhereIsIt to WinCatalog Converter
  3. Import Your Catalog: Use the converter to automatically import all your disks, files, tags, and categories
  4. Update Your Catalog: Optionally rescan your disks to add features WhereIsIt couldn't capture (like disk serial numbers)

The converter preserves your hierarchical structure, tags, categories, and locations. You'll be up and running in minutes! Click the button below to get the instructions:

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What WhereIsIt Users Say About WinCatalog

"Before this APP I was using WhereIsIt. A friend showed me WinCatalog and I was impressed with quick, smooth loading times. I gave it a shot and won't go back. I love it."

— Marcos Augusto Kuntz, a former WhereIsIt user from Germany

"Brilliant! A great replacement for the 'old' program WhereIsIt, which has become inadequate and outdated."

— Georges COUPE, Satisfied Switcher

"Fantastic program! In the old days, I used WhereIsIt, and while looking for something similar, I came across this program. After just a few minutes of using it, I can say that it’s a MUST HAVE! :)"

— Adam, Power User

"As an old user of WhereIsIt, this makes a mightly fine replacement. I have now cataloged not only loose external sata and usb drives, but also CDs, and even network shares. The update feature and duplicate finder are timesavers, as I am trying to consolidate allot of information across multiple locations."

— Felix, Old WhereIsIt user

"I've been using "WhereIsIt" for ever. Almost 20 years I'd guess. I wish I'd switched YEARS ago, WinCatalog is better (and faster!) in every way."

— Steven Spink, Satisfied Switcher

"I am a longtime WhereIsIt user but after years of no updates I decided to give you guys a try, and I'm glad I did."

— Allen Alberti, Professional Organizer

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I import my existing WhereIsIt catalog? +

Yes! WinCatalog provides a free converter tool that imports WhereIsIt catalogs via XML export. The process is straightforward and preserves your tags, categories, and folder structure. We provide detailed instructions and support to help with migration.

Why should I switch from WhereIsIt? +

WhereIsIt hasn't been updated since 2014 and lacks support for modern Windows versions and newer media types. WinCatalog is actively maintained with regular updates, offers faster performance, better Windows 11 compatibility, and includes advanced features like duplicate finding, virtual folders, and automatic scheduling.

Is WinCatalog faster than WhereIsIt? +

Yes! WinCatalog uses an industrial-grade SQLite database that's significantly faster, especially with large catalogs and modern high-capacity media like BD-R discs. Many users report dramatic speed improvements when switching from WhereIsIt.

Can I try WinCatalog before purchasing? +

Absolutely! WinCatalog offers a full-featured 30-day free trial with no credit card required. After the trial, the software continues to work in read-only mode, so you never lose access to your catalog data.

What operating systems does WinCatalog support? +

WinCatalog fully supports Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7. It may also work on Windows Vista and XP, though these are not officially supported.

Does WinCatalog handle as many disks as WhereIsIt? +

Yes, and even better! WinCatalog can handle thousands of disks in a single catalog while maintaining excellent performance. The catalogs remain compact, single-file databases that are easy to backup and transfer.

What's your money-back guarantee? +

WinCatalog comes with a generous 90-day money-back guarantee. If you're not satisfied for any reason within 90 days of purchase, you'll receive a full refund.

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Latest Version: 2024.14.1 (July 28, 2025)

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