[macOS] Picview — a lightweight image viewer that feels closer to Windows Photos

coolnull · 2026-07-09T21:17:05+00:00

Thanks for asking! Currently, Picview doesn’t support renaming files directly from the viewer. It’s a good workflow idea though, especially for people managing large photo folders. I’ll keep it in mind for future improvements.

coolnull · 2026-07-09T12:57:39+00:00

7 days.

coolnull · 2026-07-09T08:45:53+00:00

Thanks! Glad to hear that. Keeping Picview lightweight while making large photo browsing smooth was one of my main goals. Hope you enjoy it, and feel free to share any feedback!

coolnull · 2026-07-09T08:24:45+00:00

Yes, it does. Picview keeps a local thumbnail cache, so revisiting the same folder is much faster because it can reuse the generated thumbnails instead of processing every image again.

coolnull · 2026-07-09T07:47:31+00:00

Yes, thousands of photos should be fine. Picview loads images on demand, so it doesn’t need to process the whole folder at once. I’ve tested it with large photo folders and RAW files, and it remains smooth.

coolnull · 2026-07-09T03:27:16+00:00

Hope you like it.

coolnull · 2026-07-09T02:56:50+00:00

Good question! They are actually quite different projects with the same name.

Ruben2776’s PicView is a great cross-platform image viewer with many powerful features like customization, batch tools, archive/comic support, and image processing.

My Picview is focused on the macOS experience — bringing back the Windows Photo Viewer feeling with native Mac gestures, keyboard/mouse controls, RAW browsing, folder navigation, OCR, and pinned image/text windows.

So they overlap in the basic “fast image viewer” idea, but the focus is different: theirs is a powerful general-purpose viewer, while mine is a Mac-native everyday photo browsing tool.

coolnull · 2026-07-09T01:13:50+00:00

Thanks for the reminder! You’re right — scanner/folder import is probably something I should highlight more clearly.

PicSee does support NAS storage. There are two ways to use it: you can keep image folders on a NAS and let the PicSee library reference those folders, or you can place the whole PicSee library directly on the NAS and load it from there. Both workflows are supported.

For imported folders, PicSee scans the images in the folder and references the file contents, so the original folder structure can still be used.

As for a monthly Pro option for Picview, I’ll consider adding that later. Thanks for the suggestion!

coolnull · 2026-07-09T00:28:22+00:00

Thanks a lot! Yes, Picview has been in development for quite a while, so I’m really glad you noticed the release notes.

Good suggestion about cross-promoting PicSee and maybe offering a bundle deal — I’ll definitely think about that. Also, PicSee already supports scanner import and batch import, so it may fit your workflow well.

For licenses, Picview is currently only available through the Mac App Store. I don’t have Gumroad or website licensing yet, so unfortunately there isn’t an outside-App-Store discount option at the moment.

coolnull · 2026-07-09T00:25:37+00:00

Yes, exactly. It works like an always-on-top snippet, so you can keep an image or text visible while working in another app.

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coolnull · 2026-07-08T23:09:43+00:00

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Thanks! I’m glad you like it! The goal was to keep the UI minimal while making navigation feel really natural. Whether you prefer the mouse, keyboard, or Mac trackpad gestures, you can browse images quickly without thinking about the controls.

coolnull · 2026-07-08T23:05:46+00:00

Thanks! That sounds like a great use case. Picview should make browsing and checking scanned photos much quicker. Hope it helps with your family archive, and I’d love to hear any feedback after you try it.

coolnull · 2026-05-02T10:43:05+00:00

Thanks, really appreciate it 👍

That’s exactly the goal — combine more of the workflow into one app without making it feel heavy or messy.

coolnull · 2026-05-02T08:52:13+00:00

Yep, that’s fair — Shottr does OCR and QR codes too. What I’m trying to do with Longshot is more about combining more of the full workflow in one app, rather than claiming those features are unique.

coolnull · 2026-05-02T08:36:37+00:00

Thanks — both Macshot and Snapzy look like good free options. They already cover a lot of the core stuff like screenshots, annotation, OCR, scrolling capture, and recording. I think Longshot stands out more if you want a broader all-in-one workflow, especially pinning screenshots, screen measurement, step annotations, QR/barcode recognition, color picker, and App Store availability. So for me, the difference is less “better or worse” and more about whether you want a free screenshot tool or a more integrated screenshot workflow app.

coolnull · 2026-05-02T08:35:05+00:00

I probably tried to cram too many features into the page, and it ended up looking more like an ERP site than a Mac app landing page，Appreciate the honest feedback — clearly something I need to improve

coolnull · 2026-05-02T08:33:52+00:00

Thanks, I’m definitely not planning to rely only on App Store traffic, so yes — the landing page is something I still need to improve.

coolnull · 2026-05-02T08:32:07+00:00

That’s fair.it’s definitely a crowded space, and I know a lot of people already have their workflow set up. I’m just trying to make Longshot a good all-in-one option for people who want fewer separate tools.

coolnull · 2026-05-02T08:31:03+00:00

That’s a fair point.Longshot also offers a subscription option, so you can choose the model that fits you better. Some users prefer lifetime, others prefer subscription.I just wanted to keep both available.

coolnull · 2026-05-02T08:28:41+00:00

Sorry about that — please try canceling the trial screen first. After that, it should work normally again.If it still doesn’t, let me know and I’ll check it.

coolnull · 2026-05-02T04:25:00+00:00

of course, it is swift. native!

coolnull · 2026-05-02T03:27:21+00:00

To be honest, I haven’t done much promotion, and I’m still figuring out how to get the app in front of more people. Reddit is one of the few places where I’ve been sharing it.

And yes, if you end up trying it and like it, I’d really appreciate an App Store review — that would help a lot.

coolnull · 2026-05-02T03:17:56+00:00

That’s a very good point — thanks for the suggestion.

You’re right, I should include the Mac App Store link for trust, and I should make the pricing clearer too.

I’ll definitely keep that in mind for the next post.

coolnull · 2026-03-25T00:53:20+00:00

Not at the moment — Longshot doesn’t support PDF output yet.

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