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Sideline vs. Renamr
Every team.
Always ready.
With over 110,000 teams and 1.6M+ players across 250+ leagues, Sideline ensures Photo Mechanic code replacement files are just seconds away.
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Sideline Rosters
Every team, always ready.
Building code replacement files by hand isn't the best use of your time. With over 110,000 teams and 1.6M+ players across 250+ leagues, Sideline puts Photo Mechanic-ready roster files seconds away.
"I gave Sideline a try after a volleyball game and was blown away. This application is going to help sports photographers immensely. I'm going to be recommending this to everyone I know."
Features
Organize your teams
A better sports photography workflow starts with better team organization. Sideline's Roster Manager gives you everything you need to keep your team and player data organized and ready for captioning.
Over 1.6M athletes
Create matchups with our ever-growing database of athletes from 110,000+ teams across 250+ leagues, from high school to the pros.
Import existing rosters
Already have a roster? Import teams from CSV files or Photo Mechanic code replacement files.
MaxPreps integration
Shoot high school sports? Import rosters directly from MaxPreps.
Customize roster files
Customize Photo Mechanic code replacement files with custom entities for coaches, venues, and more. Optional ALL CAPS for people keeps team names in title case.
Import common phrases
Import common phrases for your sport with a click of a button to make your roster files more convenient to use.
Export roster files
Export your Photo Mechanic code replacement text files for faster captioning in Sideline Captions or Photo Mechanic.
Upcoming Games Calendar View
See your next week of games
before you leave the house.
Pick a league, scan the calendar, and tap a game. Sideline loads the teams for that matchup so you can export Photo Mechanic code replacement files without hunting through menus or manually typing in team names.
- 7-day calendar view of upcoming games for your selected league
- Browse by date, then choose a matchup with one click
- Built into Roster Manager on Mac and the Roster Generator on the web
Frequently Asked Questions
Good Questions, Straight Answers.
Building roster files takes a long time. Can Sideline do it for me?
Yes. Sideline's Roster Manager has more than 1.6M players from over 110,000 teams across 250+ leagues — from high school to the pros. Pick your matchup, customize your code file, and export a Photo Mechanic-ready roster in seconds.
Can I import high school rosters from MaxPreps?
Yes. Shoot high school sports? Import rosters directly from MaxPreps into Sideline Rosters — no manual data entry required.
What is the free Sports Roster Generator?
The Sports Roster Generator is a free web tool that lets you browse upcoming games, pick a matchup, and export Photo Mechanic code replacement files — no Mac app required. It uses the same 1.6M+ athlete database as Sideline Rosters.
Can I share rosters with other photographers on my team?
Yes. Export your Photo Mechanic code replacement text files from Roster Manager and share them with anyone on your team. You can also import existing CSV or code replacement files if someone else built the roster first.
Pricing
Everything your workflow needs.
One price.
Everything you used to pay for separately — bundled into one app.
Save 17% with yearly billing
Free Trial
Free for 14 days
Get 500 AI-generated captions for free, plus a 2-week free trial of Sideline Live
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AI Captioning for macOSAI-generated captions for sports photographyIntelligent AI captioning in all styles Local folder watching Filtering & post-captioning actions Caption Review Manual roster creation Roster Manager
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Roster GeneratorRoster data for 1.6M+ athletes250+ leagues, 110,000+ teams, 1.6M+ players
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Sideline Captions
$14.99/month
Choose the plan that's right for you.
Save more when you pay yearly.
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AI Captioning for macOSAI-generated captions for sports photographyIntelligent AI captioning in all styles Local folder watching Filtering & post-captioning actions Caption Review Manual roster creation Roster Manager Export rosters & matchups FTP Mode
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Roster GeneratorRoster data for 1.6M+ athletes250+ leagues, 110,000+ teams, 1.6M+ players
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Sideline LiveSideline Live Photo GalleriesReal-time photo galleries delivered in secondsUnlimited galleries & images Password-protected galleries Sell your images & earn Photographer profile pages Protect your images with a watermark Custom domains & branding Advanced analytics 10GB of storage included
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Sideline LocalWireless tethering that doesn't suckWireless tethering to Mac, iPhone, or iPad Auto-stamp photos with IPTC templates Works when venue Wi-Fi is overloaded
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Sideline WireAuto-download from FTP serversAuto-download files from remove FTP servers Auto-stamp photos with IPTC templates Auto-caption new photos Designed for remote editors and newsrooms
1,600,000+ Athletes. Zero Hassle.
Unlock the power of Sideline's Roster Manager and speed up your gameday workflow.
500 free AI captions · 14-day full access · $0 today · Cancel anytime