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Parergon compared with CodeFormer.io
DetailParergon logo ParergonCodeFormer.io logo CodeFormer.io
What it doesPhoto and video metadata editor for Mac with on-device AI Restore old photos and blurry faces online free, with no sign-up needed
StageStartup Startup
Founded2025 2026
Based inNL Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: 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. Free: 1 standard photo daily without account. Monthly plans: Basic $9.90 (100 credits), Family $19.90 (250 credits), Archive $49.90 (600 credits). Yearly plans: Basic $71.28 (1,200 credits), Family $143.28 (3,000 credits), Archive $359.28 (7,200 credits). One-time credit packs: 100 credits $14.99, 2
Key features
  • 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
  • Before and after slider comparison
  • Works on phones and computers
  • No watermark on downloads
  • Photo privacy with no AI training
What makes it different
  • 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
  • Free restoration of one photo daily without account signup
  • No installation required, works in any web browser
  • Preserves original facial features and expressions
  • Combines multiple repairs in one process
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)28 +1 (up) since last check6 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)290
Citation Flow (Majestic)240
Referring domains (Majestic)80

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