ALE-x
The .ale editor
Only for Mac
Free · In‑App Purchases
Mac
View and edit Avid Log Exchange (ALE / .ale) files. Search clips, edit metadata, merge ALE files, and convert between ALE and CSV formats. Preview .ale files directly in Finder with the included QuickLook plugin.
Built by the creator of Parashoot, ALE-x is a macOS-native viewer that opens .ale files instantly without launching any NLE.
In editing, dailies and camera workflows, Avid Log Exchange (ALE / .ale) files show up everywhere: dailies exports, camera reports, VFX pulls, tracking metadata and archival lists. Heavy software slows this down. ALE-x removes the friction.
Open .ale files directly from Finder and read them in seconds. Clear layout, zero setup, no imports, no waiting.
Why editors choose ALE-x
• Preview .ale files instantly from Finder
• Skip Avid and Resolve for quick checks
• Clean, readable table layout for all metadata
• Built for real editorial and dailies workflows
• Zero configuration — open and read immediately
Instant .ale Viewing
• Double-click any .ale to view it instantly
• Automatic, structured formatting
• Fast performance even with large metadata sets
Metadata Visibility
• Clip names, scenes and takes
• Timecode, duration and file identifiers
• Lens, camera and technical metadata
• Notes, comments and custom fields
Bulk Changes in Seconds
• Normalize scene and take naming
• Adjust reel names across hundreds of clips
• Fill down values or update ratings in bulk
• Build clean metadata before ingest
ALE Merge
• Merge another ALE file into the current document
• Smart row matching by Tape name
• Column-level conflict resolution with live preview
• Accept incoming changes with one click
Timeline & Audio Track Organization
• Rename audio tracks (boom, lav, mix) quickly
• Keep multi-mic setups clean and consistent
• Give editorial clarity before import
Visual Shoot Overview
• Timeline-style density view of all clips
• Understand what was shot and when
• See total duration of the material at a glance
macOS-Native Design
• Native UI with system typography
• Full Dark Mode support
• Smooth scrolling and stable performance
Workflow Applications
• Dailies review and QC
• On-set metadata validation
• Editorial prep
• VFX pulls
• Quick checks before importing into NLE
Ratings & Reviews
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- Saved column views
- Metadata sanity checks
The developer, OTTOMATIC GmbH, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- OTTOMATIC GmbH
- Size
- 1.9 MB
- Category
- Photo & Video
- Compatibility
Requires macOS 12.0 or later.
- Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later.
- Mac
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- 14-day Trial $0.00
- ALE-x Pro $29.99
- Copyright
- © 2025 OTTOMATIC GmbH