Poly is an AI-powered cloud file browser that lets users store, search, and organize files with natural language, chat about their content, and sync with local desktops.
About
Poly is an intelligent cloud file browser and file hosting service for personal files and media. It addresses a common problem: traditional file storage treats documents, images, audio, and video as opaque names and folders, making it hard to find a specific page, clip, or detail. Poly applies AI so users can search their files in plain language and even search inside files for a particular scene, page, or passage.
At a high level, Poly combines cloud storage, a desktop-synced file system, and a conversational AI layer. Users can ask questions about their files, request transcriptions or summaries, generate images from folders of references, and organize content with automatic tagging. The product is available as a web application and a desktop app, both of which work offline and sync changes when reconnected. Poly is offered as a beta, with a waitlist for new users.
Key Features
Pricing & Fees
- Pricing: Not publicly listed on the pages we reviewed; check the official site for current plans.
- Availability: Offered on web and desktop, with a beta waitlist currently in place for new users.
- Collaboration: Shared drives support separate permissions and real-time updates; collaborative conversations with multiple participants are listed as coming soon.
- Privacy: Encryption covers the device, transit, and cloud, and users can exclude files from AI access with one click.
Who It's For
Poly suits creative professionals and designers who work with large libraries of images, video, and audio and need to find specific shots or clips quickly. Researchers and students can use it to summarize documents, build knowledge bases, and take intelligent notes. Teams handling archives, datasets, or technical reports can analyze large folders and read complex documents and diagrams with AI assistance. It also fits anyone who wants a file browser that understands file contents rather than just file names.
FAQ
What is Poly?Poly is an intelligent cloud file browser and hosting service that uses AI to help users store, search, organize, and ask questions about their personal files and media.
Is Poly free to use?Pricing is not publicly listed on the pages reviewed; the product is currently in beta with a waitlist, so current plans should be confirmed on the official site.
What platforms does Poly run on?Poly is available as a web application and a desktop app, and both support offline use with changes syncing to the cloud once reconnected.
Can Poly search inside files?Yes, Poly can search within files to find a specific scene in a video, page in a document, or segment of audio, and it supports search by image, concept, phrase, color, and face.
How does Poly handle privacy?Files are encrypted on the device, in transit, and in the cloud, and users can hide specific files from AI search and reading with a single click.
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