MZSoft Studio
Tired of Photo Apps That Force Imports and Copies? A Folder-First Alternative on Mac
With Pixer the folder is the library. No import, no duplicate copy, no database. Edits sit in sidecars until you choose to save or export. Viewing and hand editing are free, with no watermark.
The pain
You want to look at last weekend’s shoot. The app wants to import it, build previews, copy files into its library and ask you to sign in. Later you realise your edits live in a database you can’t easily leave.
What changes with a folder-first viewer
- Instant: open the folder and arrow through the photos.
- Honest: originals are not rewritten unless you choose File > Save.
- Portable: nothing to export out of a catalog.
When you need more
Everything for editing, including exposure, tone curve, per-colour HSL, crop, brush masks and clone stamp, is free. AI tools, your own presets/LUTs, and batch resize/rename are Pro.
Who it suits
People with an existing folder structure who want a fast viewer and capable editor without an import workflow.
FAQ
Is viewing free? Yes. Viewing and hand editing are free with no time limit, photo count or watermark.
Does it lock me in? No. Your photos stay in the folders you chose, and edits are in plain sidecar folders.