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Lyn vs Phoenix Slides: catalog facts
Lyn	Phoenix Slides
Paid Paid app with a fully featured 15-day free trial.	Free Free download, with donations accepted.
macOS	macOS
Reads RAW, HDR and all formats macOS supports Non-destructive editing with curves and levels	Pre-cached full-screen slideshows Fast thumbnails using embedded previews, including from raw files
macOS only Paid after the 15-day trial	macOS only Viewer and browser rather than a full photo editor
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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