About Ventana Tools
Windows-first software, built on simplicity, privacy, and honesty.
Founded by a team of passionate developers and creative designers, Ventana Tools is committed to transforming the workflow for our community. The right tools can make all the difference, which is why we focus on creating solutions that enhance productivity without sacrificing usability and native patterns.
As a Windows-first company, we are committed to delivering natively designed tools that our creative peers on macOS have long enjoyed. We understand the need for seamlessly integrated, beautifully designed applications that support and enhance your creative process.
Our Values
Simplicity
We build software that's straightforward and intuitive. No unnecessary complexity, no feature bloat. Just clean, focused tools that do what they're meant to do.
Privacy
No tracking, no profiling, no accounts. Your work stays on your device, and we never monitor how you use our software. The one thing we count is anonymous installs — and we publish those numbers openly. Your privacy is not for sale.
Honesty
We communicate clearly about our products, pricing, and practices. No hidden fees, no deceptive tactics, no fine print surprises. What you see is what you get.
What Makes Us Different
In a world of bloated, subscription-heavy software, we're taking a different approach:
Windows-first design
Our apps are built specifically for Windows. They feel native, perform beautifully, and integrate seamlessly with your workflow.
Privacy by default
Our desktop apps collect no usage data and never track how you use them. They send one anonymous install ping — no personal data, no IP address — and we publish the totals for anyone to see.
No bloat
Lightweight, fast, and responsive. We add features thoughtfully, not recklessly.
Lifetime licenses
Buy once, own it forever. No subscriptions and you'll always have access to the version you purchased.
Transparent pricing
Clear, fair pricing with generous free trials so you can fully evaluate before purchasing.
Designed & developed in the United States
Crafted by a small team obsessed with quality, precision, and doing things the right way.
Meet the Team
Seth is a multi-talented designer with a career spanning award-winning work at CLEAR, leading design on Ellucian's Path Design System, and years of building high-performing teams and products at Capital One and the Capital One Innovation Lab, where he explored next-generation technologies, blending creative vision, strategic thinking, and technical craft.
Jackson is a full-stack engineer at Spotify, helping recommend music and podcasts to 600M+ listeners. He previously worked on Capital One's flagship iOS app and at Texts.com (now Beeper, part of Automattic). On the side, he writes Zig tooling for Nintendo homebrew and Linux, bringing a builder's curiosity to systems both playful and precise.
Ryan has shaped design systems and identity platforms at Capital One and is now at Microsoft designing delightful experiences for Windows, with a focus on AI. He brings a meticulous eye for detail and a talent for turning complex ideas into clear, scalable solutions.
Nick is a software engineer who designs and maintains mission-critical systems where precision and reliability matter most. He brings a thoughtful, steady hand to engineering challenges, making tough technical problems feel approachable and well-structured.
Our Products
We're building tools that Windows users deserve. Check out what we've created so far:
Feather
A clean, native markdown editor for Windows. Live preview, nine themes, smart editing, and export to PDF, HTML, or Word. No Electron, no bloat.
Learn more about Feather →
Zap
Lightning-fast image compression, rebuilt as a native Windows app. Batch process hundreds of images, preview side-by-side, and optimize without losing quality.
Learn more about Zap →
Lollipop
Select text anywhere on your desktop and a toolbar appears to rewrite, summarize, translate, and define it, with local AI that runs entirely on your device.
Get in Touch
Have questions, feedback, or just want to say hello? We'd love to hear from you.