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Parergon compared with Develop Log
DetailParergon logo ParergonDevelop Log logo Develop Log
What it doesPhoto and video metadata editor for Mac with on-device AI Color grade Log video on iPhone and iPad with official LUTs, film looks, DaVinci-style controls, and an AI colorist
StageStartup Not given
Founded2025 Not given
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 plan includes official restore LUTs, exposure, white balance, contrast, wheels and curves, official film looks, and HEVC 10-bit SDR/HDR export. Pro is $9.99/month and adds secondary grading, texture tools, LUT import, and AI Grade with weekly allowance. Max is $99.99/month with 20 times Pro's w
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
  • Official restore LUTs for Apple Log and DJI formats
  • Multi-layer grading: primary, secondary, and texture adjustments
  • AI Grade colorist powered by Anthropic's Claude
  • White balance in Kelvin with eyedropper and auto white balance
  • Real-time 4K preview at 16-bit color on GPU
  • HDR from SDR grade with HLG format
  • Portrait masks for automatic subject and background separation
  • Import custom LUTs and save grades as reusable looks
  • Live Photos creation from video frames
  • Support for 10 video formats including Apple Log, D-Log M, and HLG
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
  • Camera makers' official LUTs for accurate Log restoration
  • AI colorist that measures scopes and grades like a professional
  • DaVinci-style multi-layer grading workflow on mobile
  • Full frame always visible with picture-first interface
  • Free tier includes core grading and official film looks
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)28 +1 (up) since last check1 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)290
Citation Flow (Majestic)240
Referring domains (Majestic)80

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