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Parergon vs ShowPara Passport Photo

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Parergon compared with ShowPara Passport Photo
DetailParergon logo ParergonShowPara Passport Photo logo ShowPara Passport Photo
What it doesPhoto and video metadata editor for Mac with on-device AI Passport and visa photos at the exact official size with background removed, processed entirely in your browser
StageStartup Not given
Founded2025 Not given
Based inNL Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
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. $5.99 one-time payment
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
  • Background removal in browser
  • Support for 19 official document specifications
  • 4×6 inch print sheet at 300 dpi
  • No upload, processing on device only
  • Automatic head scaling and positioning
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
  • Zero-upload architecture—photos never leave your device
  • Official specifications checked against government authorities
  • 30-day full refund guarantee for rejections
  • No subscription, one-time payment model
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)30 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)290
Citation Flow (Majestic)240
Referring domains (Majestic)80

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