Picser 2.0

Product Introduction

1. Definition: Picser 2.0 is a native macOS image viewer utility built exclusively for macOS using Apple’s Swift/SwiftUI framework. It replaces Apple’s Preview app with enhanced workflow tools for viewing, organizing, and editing images.
2. Core Value Proposition: It delivers a blazing-fast, lightweight alternative to Preview with advanced features like tag management, SVG support, and customizable slideshows, optimized for macOS 14.6+ systems.

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Main Features

1. 🏷️ Tag Management:
   Organize images using customizable keywords and color-coded tags stored locally. Enables instant filtering and retrieval via metadata indexing. Requires Advanced Subscription.
2. 🎬 Slideshow Mode:
   Auto-plays images in a directory with customizable intervals (seconds). Supports smooth transitions and background operation. Requires Advanced Subscription.
3. 🖼️ SVG Support & Zoom to Cursor:
   Renders vector SVG files natively without third-party libraries. Zoom-to-cursor centers magnification around the mouse pointer using Core Graphics transformations for intuitive navigation.
4. 🔄 Free Rotate & Mirror:
   GPU-accelerated image manipulation (90° rotations, horizontal/vertical flips) using Core Image filters. Previously paid, now free in v2.0.
5. 📊 EXIF Metadata Panel:
   Displays full camera details, exposure settings, and timestamps via direct parsing of image metadata. Includes loading progress indicators.

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Problems Solved

1. Pain Point: Preview.app’s limited workflow tools for bulk image organization, metadata access, and format support (e.g., SVG).
2. Target Audience:
   • Photographers/Designers needing rapid EXIF checks and SVG previews.
   • Content Managers organizing large image libraries with tags.
   • Developers seeking a lightweight, native SwiftUI-based tool.
3. Use Cases:
   • Rapidly tagging product screenshots for project documentation.
   • Automating client portfolio reviews with timed slideshows.
   • Inspecting vector graphic assets without opening design software.

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Unique Advantages

1. Differentiation vs. Competitors:
   • Vs. XnView/Lyn: Smaller footprint (11.2 MB), no legacy code, SwiftUI-native UI.
   • Vs. Preview: Tagging, SVG support, zoom-to-cursor, and granular EXIF data.
   • Vs. Electron apps: Lower memory usage, native macOS integrations (Finder context menus).
2. Key Innovation:
   Pure SwiftUI architecture enables seamless macOS integration, sandbox security, and 60fps rendering for HDR-ready workflows (coming soon).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Does Picser 2.0 work on older macOS versions?
   No, it requires macOS 14.6 (Sonoma) or later due to SwiftUI 5 and Core Graphics optimizations.
2. Is Picser’s SVG rendering compatible with complex files?
   Yes, it uses macOS’s native SVG parser via SVGKit, supporting gradients, layers, and text paths.
3. What’s included in the free tier vs. Advanced Subscription?
   Free: Rotation, mirroring, EXIF viewer, basic zoom. Subscription: Tagging, slideshows, auto-load subfolders.
4. How does Picser handle privacy with local images?
   It collects zero data; all processing occurs on-device. No cloud sync or telemetry.
5. Can I open images directly from Finder?
   Yes, right-click → “Open with Picser” supports single/multi-file loading in one window.