PicturesQ icon PicturesQ

Image viewer with a built-in MCP server for Claude and Cursor.

The MCP server runs locally on your machine. Fast browsing, full EXIF, free core, $19 once for premium tools.

PicturesQ animated demo showing folder browsing, EXIF metadata panel, and image navigation
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Let Claude or Cursor search and organise your photos. The MCP server runs locally while PicturesQ is open, so your AI tool can find images, read EXIF, and open folders without you copying files around. Premium adds tags, ratings, duplicates, and on-device classification.

  • Free forever: MCP server, folder browsing, all formats, EXIF
  • Premium ($19): MCP tags/ratings/duplicates/AI, compare, more
  • Privacy-first: local-only - no tracking, no telemetry, no cloud sync
  • Fast folder browsing - RAW, JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, SVG, even PDFs as image sets
  • Full EXIF and metadata without leaving the picture
  • Mac, Windows, and Linux
What it does

Your AI tool, your photo folders.

Point Claude or Cursor at PicturesQ and ask for the photos you need. The viewer is still fast on its own: open any folder, flip through RAW and JPEG, and keep EXIF beside the picture.

Free

MCP for AI workflows

Expose your image library to Claude, Cursor, and other MCP-compatible AI tools - locally, securely.

Free

Fast folder browsing

Open any folder and see the pictures. Fast sidebar, single or grid view, and nothing between you and the files.

Free

Metadata at a glance

EXIF and file info sit beside the picture. Camera, lens, ISO, dimensions - inspect it without leaving the shot.

Premium

Side-by-side comparison

Two near-identical shots, one slider. Pick the stronger frame and keep moving.

Premium

Duplicate finder

Exact matches and visually similar images. Clean up your library without the guesswork.

Free

Every format that matters

JPEG, PNG, WebP, animated GIF, camera RAW, SVG - plus PDFs and comic archives treated as browsable image sets.

PicturesQ folder view with file list, image preview, and metadata

Folder view

Browse your folders at full speed - no import, no wait.

PicturesQ grid view showing a folder of thumbnails

Grid view

Thumbnail grid for quick scanning and selection.

Download

Get PicturesQ for your platform.

Free to download and use. Mac, Windows, and Linux builds are available below.

If you use Claude, Cursor, or another MCP client, PicturesQ can expose your image library to AI tools. The MCP server is included free in every download.

macOS

macOS 11+ • Apple Silicon & Intel

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Pricing

Free for everyday viewing. $19 for pro workflows.

One license key unlocks Premium on all your devices - Mac, Windows, and Linux. Buy once, own forever. Your key arrives by email within moments of checkout.

Free

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  • View every supported format - JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, RAW, SVG
  • Browse PDFs and CBZ comic archives as image sets
  • Folder browsing, grid view, and slideshow
  • Full EXIF and metadata inspection
  • Text recognition (OCR) built in
  • MCP server for AI-agent workflows (Claude, Cursor, etc.)
Download Free

Premium

$19one-time
  • Everything in Free, plus:
  • Side-by-side compare with slider - pick the stronger shot instantly
  • Star ratings and custom tags for organizing without moving files
  • AI auto-classification of your image library
  • Duplicate finder-exact and visually similar matches
  • Color picker and barcode/QR detection
  • Advanced sorting-EXIF date, size, dimensions, format
Buy Premium

Secure checkout via Stripe. License key is emailed instantly. Activate in-app via Upgrade → Enter License Key.

FAQ

Common questions

What's the MCP server feature?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) lets AI tools like Claude or Cursor read your image library. It runs locally on your machine - nothing leaves your computer unless you explicitly share it with the AI.

Is the free version a trial?

No. The free version is fully functional and never expires. Premium unlocks additional workflow tools (compare, tags, duplicates) but the core viewer is free forever.

Does Premium require a subscription?

No. Premium is $19 once. One license key works on all your devices - Mac, Windows, and Linux. No recurring charges.

Can I use Premium on multiple computers?

Yes. One license covers all devices you personally own and use. Business or team use requires separate licenses.

Does PicturesQ work offline?

Yes. Internet is required only for initial license activation and optional update checks. All image viewing and metadata inspection work offline.

Is PicturesQ available on iPhone or Android?

No - PicturesQ is desktop-only for Mac, Windows, and Linux.