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Microsoft Photos vs ImageRanger: catalog facts
Microsoft Photos	ImageRanger
Free Free and included with Windows.	Paid One-time purchase for lifetime use, with a free trial.
Windows	Windows, macOS
Preinstalled and updated through the Microsoft Store Combines local photos and OneDrive in one gallery	Face recognition runs locally with no cloud Indexes NAS and disconnected USB drives
Windows only iCloud Photos integration requires Windows 11	Paid after the trial Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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