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Parergon compared with ImageEvent
DetailParergon logo ParergonImageEvent logo ImageEvent
What it doesPhoto and video metadata editor for Mac with on-device AI Full-resolution photos, 4K HDR video, and private sharing with one link
StageStartup Established
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 21-day trial with no credit card required. Paid plans are Premium and Power Premium, with photo prints starting from $0.35.
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
  • Full-resolution and RAW photo viewing up to Original size
  • 4K and 8K HDR video support
  • Guest uploads via QR code or link without app or account
  • Private Links for sharing without username in URL
  • Guest passwords and privacy controls
  • Print and product ordering from albums
  • Full Archive download of all original files
  • TV slideshow with live photo updates
  • 151 color themes for customization
  • Embed albums on external websites
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
  • No ads ever - just photos, video and user's brand
  • Reliable hosting for more than 25 years
  • Unlimited storage on Power Premium
  • Guest approval workflow with email notifications
  • 10-day money-back guarantee on paid plans
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)30 +1 (up) since last check72 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)2950
Citation Flow (Majestic)2477
Referring domains (Majestic)85342

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