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Preview vs Lyn: catalog facts
Preview	Lyn
Free Included with macOS at no extra cost.	Paid Paid app with a fully featured 15-day free trial.
macOS	macOS
Already installed on every Mac Handles both PDFs and images	Reads RAW, HDR and all formats macOS supports Non-destructive editing with curves and levels
macOS only No advanced editing of PDF text or OCR tools like dedicated editors	macOS only Paid after the 15-day trial
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License: Proprietary	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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