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Parergon compared with Just Look!
DetailParergon logo ParergonJust Look! logo Just Look!
What it doesPhoto and video metadata editor for Mac with on-device AI Fast, keyboard-driven image viewer and photo culling app for Mac
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 download with core features. Just Look! Pro: $1.99/month, $9.99/year, or $19.99 lifetime (US prices). Pro includes 30-day free trial.
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
  • Compare Grid: view 2 to 6 photos side by side in one window
  • Overlay compare with Option key to fine-align two shots
  • Star ratings and Finder color tags written to files
  • Crop and straighten images without leaving review
  • Batch cleanup to delete images by rating or reject flag
  • Metal-accelerated rendering for fast and smooth navigation
  • Gallery view to scan hundreds of photos at a glance
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 import step or catalog required - open folders directly
  • Keyboard-first workflow for fast culling without mouse
  • Support for RAW formats from major camera brands
  • Works on network drives and NAS with smart preloading
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)28 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)290
Citation Flow (Majestic)2412
Referring domains (Majestic)81

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