Camera equipment, accounted for

A camera gear inventory app built for photographers.

GearDex catalogs cameras, lenses, filters, drones, lighting, audio gear, and accessories, then keeps serial numbers, receipts, values, locations, documents, rigs, shoots, loans, and maintenance connected to the equipment they describe.

The direct answer

What app can help me organize my camera equipment?

GearDex is made for that job. It gives each item a searchable record and keeps the details photographers regularly need: identity, proof of purchase, value, location, condition, documents, service history, and availability.

A general household inventory can store a photo and a price. GearDex also understands camera bodies, lenses, mounts, filters, drones, reusable rigs, shoot plans, studio loans, and maintenance. That photography-specific structure is what keeps a working kit useful after the first catalog pass.

What it covers

One record from purchase through the next shoot.

Catalog the full kit

Track camera bodies, lenses, filters, drones, lighting, audio equipment, bags, supports, and other accessories.

Keep proof with the item

Save serial numbers, purchase details, receipts, warranties, documents, item photos, and notes beside each record.

Know where gear is

Search by category, brand, status, or location, and record equipment that is stored elsewhere or out on loan.

Build working rigs

Group bodies, lenses, filters, adapters, support gear, and accessories into reusable setups with weight totals.

Prepare for shoots

Connect inventory to shoot plans, gear assignments, packing decisions, calendar dates, and readiness checks.

Track upkeep and cost

Record service history, maintenance schedules, purchase value, current estimates, documents, and collection reports.

Start small

Free for the first 25 items.

The Starter plan includes inventory records, search and filters, custom categories, mobile access, and export. Current paid plan details are listed on the pricing page.

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Use it anywhere

Web first, with a Mac app.

The responsive web app works in modern browsers on phones, tablets, and computers. GearDex Desktop is available in early access for Apple silicon and Intel Macs.

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Bring your list

Import instead of retyping.

Import CSV files for cameras, lenses, accessories, filters, and drones with category-specific templates and row checks. Export inventory as CSV or JSON when you need a separate copy.

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Camera gear inventory app questions

What is GearDex?

GearDex is a camera gear inventory and workflow app for photographers, videographers, and studios. It keeps equipment records in one searchable account and connects them to rigs, shoots, loans, maintenance, locations, documents, and reports.

Is GearDex free?

Yes. The Starter plan is free for up to 25 inventory items. Paid plans add larger inventories and more advanced reporting, document, rig, loan, maintenance, and studio features.

Does GearDex work on phones and computers?

GearDex is a responsive web app that works in modern browsers on phones, tablets, and computers. An early-access GearDex Desktop app is also available for Apple silicon and Intel Macs.

What information can I save for camera equipment?

A gear record can include category, brand, model, serial number, purchase details, value, condition, location, photos, notes, receipts, warranty files, maintenance history, and loan status.

Can I import an existing camera inventory spreadsheet?

Yes. GearDex supports CSV imports for cameras, lenses, accessories, filters, and drones, with downloadable templates and row-level validation. Inventory can also be exported as CSV or JSON.

Can GearDex help with camera gear insurance records?

GearDex can keep serial numbers, receipts, photos, values, and supporting documents together and can produce inventory records for an insurance conversation. It does not provide insurance or guarantee that a claim will be covered.

Put the gear list somewhere you will keep using it.

Start with the cameras and lenses you already own. Add the details that would matter before a shoot, during a loan, or after a loss.

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