# BlendPixel

> BlendPixel is an independent software studio building focused productivity and creative tools. Its apps: Soya (AI meeting notes for Mac), Retina (cinematic Mac screen recorder), and Orbit (organic Instagram growth Chrome extension). Listval, an iOS values-based planner, is a related product hosted at listval.com. This site is the marketing site, product pages, and the company blog.

## Products

- [Soya](https://blendpixel.com/products/soya): AI meeting notes for Mac. On-device transcription with no bot in the call, plus auto-written notes that capture decisions and action items. Free to use; Pro is $9/mo or $90/yr.
- [Retina](https://blendpixel.com/products/retina): Cinematic Mac screen recorder. Automatic zoom, smooth cursor motion, and 4K export. Free beta for macOS.
- [Orbit](https://blendpixel.com/products/orbit): Chrome extension for organic Instagram growth. Audience targeting by hashtag, location, and competitor, automated engagement, and analytics. Free to start; Premium from $9/mo with a 7-day trial.
- [Listval](https://listval.com): iOS task manager built around your values (separate site at listval.com).

## Company

- [Home](https://blendpixel.com/): Overview of BlendPixel and its products.
- [About](https://blendpixel.com/about): About BlendPixel.

## Blog

Articles and guides from the BlendPixel team. A markdown version of each post is available at the same URL with a `.md` suffix.

- [Understanding the Instagram Algorithm in 2026](https://blendpixel.com/blog/instagram-algorithm-2025) (2026-08-07): Stay ahead of the curve by understanding how Instagram ranks and displays content in your followers feeds. [markdown](https://blendpixel.com/blog/instagram-algorithm-2025.md)
- [The Best Times to Post on Instagram in 2026](https://blendpixel.com/blog/instagram-posting-schedule) (2026-08-07): Discover the optimal posting schedule for maximum engagement and reach on Instagram. [markdown](https://blendpixel.com/blog/instagram-posting-schedule.md)
- [How to Create Viral Instagram Reels in 2026](https://blendpixel.com/blog/instagram-reels-strategy) (2026-08-07): Master the art of creating engaging Reels that boost your visibility and attract new followers. [markdown](https://blendpixel.com/blog/instagram-reels-strategy.md)
- [The best AI meeting notes apps for Mac in 2026](https://blendpixel.com/blog/best-ai-meeting-notes-apps-mac) (2026-07-12): Granola, Otter, Fathom, Fireflies, Krisp, and Soya compared on price, privacy, whether they send a bot to your calls, and who each one is best for. [markdown](https://blendpixel.com/blog/best-ai-meeting-notes-apps-mac.md)
- [The best Instagram growth Chrome extensions in 2026](https://blendpixel.com/blog/best-instagram-growth-chrome-extensions) (2026-07-12): Orbit, Inssist, Inflact, and Instagram's own free tools compared on price, method, and account-ban risk, plus which growth tools have shut down. [markdown](https://blendpixel.com/blog/best-instagram-growth-chrome-extensions.md)
- [The best Mac screen recorders in 2026](https://blendpixel.com/blog/best-mac-screen-recorders) (2026-07-12): Screen Studio, CleanShot X, Loom, QuickTime, OBS, and Retina compared on price, features, and who each one is actually best for. [markdown](https://blendpixel.com/blog/best-mac-screen-recorders.md)
- [What 460,000 Instagram profiles reveal about organic growth in 2026](https://blendpixel.com/blog/instagram-growth-data-2026) (2026-07-12): First-party data from 460,160 evaluated Instagram profiles: only 9.9% pass basic engagement-quality filters, the top reason is accounts too large to engage back, and automation is heavily power-law distributed. [markdown](https://blendpixel.com/blog/instagram-growth-data-2026.md)
- [How the 5-3-1 Rule Boosts Instagram Engagement](https://blendpixel.com/blog/5-3-1-rule-instagram-engagement) (2025-11-20): Discover the simple daily strategy that delivers 20% monthly follower growth and 30% engagement boost through authentic, targeted interactions. [markdown](https://blendpixel.com/blog/5-3-1-rule-instagram-engagement.md)
- [Instagram Analytics: What Metrics Actually Matter](https://blendpixel.com/blog/instagram-analytics-guide) (2025-11-15): Learn which Instagram metrics to track and how to use data to improve your content strategy. [markdown](https://blendpixel.com/blog/instagram-analytics-guide.md)
- [The Complete Instagram Growth Strategy for 2026](https://blendpixel.com/blog/instagram-growth-strategy-2025) (2025-11-08): Discover the proven strategies to grow your Instagram account authentically in 2026, from content creation to engagement tactics. [markdown](https://blendpixel.com/blog/instagram-growth-strategy-2025.md)
- [How to Use Hashtags Effectively on Instagram](https://blendpixel.com/blog/instagram-hashtag-strategy) (2025-11-01): Learn the art of hashtag selection and placement to maximize your reach and attract your ideal audience. [markdown](https://blendpixel.com/blog/instagram-hashtag-strategy.md)
- [50+ Instagram Caption Ideas That Drive Engagement](https://blendpixel.com/blog/instagram-caption-tips) (2025-10-20): Transform your captions from boring to engaging with these proven formulas and examples. [markdown](https://blendpixel.com/blog/instagram-caption-tips.md)
- [Proven Tactics to Boost Instagram Engagement](https://blendpixel.com/blog/instagram-engagement-tactics) (2025-09-15): Implement these strategies to increase likes, comments, and shares on your Instagram posts. [markdown](https://blendpixel.com/blog/instagram-engagement-tactics.md)

## Legal

- [Terms of Service](https://blendpixel.com/terms)
- [Privacy Policy](https://blendpixel.com/privacy)
- [Retina Terms](https://blendpixel.com/products/retina/terms)
- [Soya Privacy](https://blendpixel.com/products/soya/privacy)

## Discovery

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