What is MediaMan?

MediaMan is a versatile collection organizer designed to help users efficiently catalog and manage their personal libraries of music, videos, games, books, and other items. The software streamlines the process of building a digital inventory by allowing users to input keywords or scan barcodes via webcam for automatic, web-sourced item details, including pictures and descriptions. It further enhances usability through features like drag-and-drop folder organization, customizable tagging, rental and lending tracking, and file association for seamless integration with digital content.

The platform offers an adaptable user interface suitable for various screen resolutions and devices, ensuring both performance and stability. MediaMan supports Unicode for multilingual collections, provides powerful search and export capabilities, enables users to share their inventories online or as printouts, and ensures easy backup with its single-collection file design. A free 30-day trial and comprehensive help documentation make getting started straightforward for all types of collectors.

Features

Automated Web Data Retrieval: Fetches item details and images using keywords or barcode scans.
Barcode Scanning: Supports barcode recognition via webcam and image files.
Drag-and-Drop Organization: Enables intuitive folder creation and item movement.
Custom Tagging System: Allows tagging items by genre, subject, or personal preference.
Rental and Lending Tracking: Marks and tracks rented or lent items with flags and associated details.
File Association: Links digital files on your hard drive with collection entries.
Export Options: Creates web-navigable exports and formatted printouts for sharing.
Powerful Search Tool: Offers robust search capabilities within the database.
Multilingual Unicode Support: Supports items in any language through Unicode design.
Automatic Updates: Provides self-updating features for lifetime updates.

Use Cases

Cataloging a personal book, music, or video library.
Organizing games or multimedia collections for easy reference.
Tracking items lent to or borrowed from friends or contacts.
Digitally managing hobbyist or collector inventories.
Generating printable or shareable reports of a collection.
Classifying large databases by tags or folders for efficient retrieval.
Backing up and transferring organized collection data.

FAQs

What types of items can I organize with MediaMan?

MediaMan supports organizing a variety of items including music, videos, games, books, and more, making it suitable for diverse collections.
How does MediaMan retrieve information about items in my collection?

MediaMan can retrieve item details automatically from the web using keywords you type in or barcodes you scan with your webcam or from image files.
Can I track which items I have lent out or rented?

Yes, MediaMan allows you to flag items as rented or lent and track them by contact and date for easy monitoring.
Is MediaMan suitable for multilingual collections?

Yes, MediaMan's Unicode design ensures compatibility with items in any language.
Does MediaMan offer export options for sharing collections?

MediaMan provides options to export your collection as a navigable website or formatted printout for easy sharing.