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qView vs Lyn: catalog facts
qView	Lyn
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Paid Paid app with a fully featured 15-day free trial.
Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS
Opens essentially instantly, which is what a double-clicked image needs No interface chrome; the window is the image	Reads RAW, HDR and all formats macOS supports Non-destructive editing with curves and levels
No editing, tagging or library management at all Metadata display is minimal	macOS only Paid after the 15-day trial
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	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 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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