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OldRoll vs Parergon

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OldRoll compared with Parergon
DetailOldRoll logo OldRollParergon logo Parergon
What it doesNot given Photo and video metadata editor for Mac with on-device AI
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2025
Based inNot given NL
Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free: unlimited viewing and 5 metadata edits per day. Pro: €5.99/month or €49.99/year (save 30% with yearly billing); US $4.99/month or $44.99/year. Yearly plan includes 7-day free trial.
Key features
  • Digicam, Film, Y2K, 90s, VHS, and Dreamy retro camera effects
  • Light, color, and texture adjustments with exposure, contrast, warmth, and saturation controls
  • Crop and compare with original photo
  • Add frames, effects, grain, light leaks and stickers
  • Create photo collages with grid or strip layouts
  • Date stamp customization
  • No installation required, works in browser on desktop and mobile
  • Import photos from phone gallery or upload from computer
  • Edit EXIF, IPTC and XMP metadata fields
  • 171-field metadata registry covering IPTC Photo Metadata Standard 2025.1
  • Support for 26 camera RAW formats for editing
  • On-device AI for keyword suggestions and descriptions
  • Metadata templates and batch application
  • Batch operations with checkpoint recovery
  • Metal GPU-accelerated viewing with Display-P3 color
  • Export metadata to nine formats including PDF and HTML
  • Integration with Apple Photos
  • Indexed metadata search and smart collections in Pro
What makes it different
  • Camera-inspired looks recreate the character of classic and digital cameras rather than generic filters
  • Fine control over filter strength and ability to adjust individual photo parameters to customize the effect
  • No account required and no watermark on saved photos
  • Maintains visual consistency across multiple photos in strips or layouts
  • 50 million downloads and 2 billion photos edited with the mobile app
  • On-device AI analysis that never uploads photos
  • Native macOS app with Metal GPU acceleration
  • 171-field registry covering complete IPTC standard
  • Batch operations with checkpoint recovery and stop-and-resume
  • Free tier with 5 daily edits, no account required
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)15 +1 (up) since last check28 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)1129
Citation Flow (Majestic)1824
Referring domains (Majestic)918

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