SnapView User Manual

This is a practical guide designed to help new users navigate SnapView from installation to selection independently.

1. What is SnapView?

SnapView is a blazing-fast image viewer for macOS.
Open folders, Apple Photos collections, or ZIP files instantly to view and select photos without creating heavy catalogs.
Rather than replacing editing tools like Lightroom, it focuses on the quick viewing and culling stage before editing.

2. Recommended For

People who take many travel, daily life, or family photos.
Users who shoot RAW but find heavy workflows burdensome.
Those who want to scan quickly and keep only the best shots.
Users who prefer simple folder-based management.

3. Installation and First Run

3.0 Distribution Channel Selection (Important)

The Mac App Store version is the sandboxed stable channel.
The DMG version is the direct download channel with faster releases and Sparkle updates.
The DMG version is a single universal app that supports Apple Silicon and Intel Mac from the same download.

3.1 Installation

Installation methods by channel are as follows:

DMG Channel (Fast): Download SnapView.dmg from the releases page, then drag SnapView.app to Applications.
Mac App Store Channel (Stable): Install SnapView from the Mac App Store.
The DMG channel ships as one universal app for Apple Silicon and Intel Mac.

3.2 First Run

Current signed and notarized DMG or Mac App Store releases should install without a manual macOS security override.
If macOS still shows a security warning, the file may be old or damaged. Reinstall from the latest DMG or use the Mac App Store version.
On the first run, you may see a suggestion to set it as the default image app.
You can skip this if you prefer; it won't affect usage.

4. 5-Minute Quick Start

Use Open to open a folder or ZIP file, or use Navigator to browse Apple Photos sources when permission is granted.
Switch views with Q/W/E/R, toggle Navigator with T, and open Pro Layout View with Tab.
Navigate using Left/Right Arrow keys.
Numbered filenames use Finder-style natural sorting, so photo-1, photo-2, and photo-10 appear in the expected order.
For comic folders or ZIPs, press B to enter Comic Reading and press B again to return to normal review.
Rate good shots with 1~5, or mark unwanted ones with X (Reject).
Use Quick Organize presets for repeated copy/move sorting. The standard visible surface keeps up to three presets easy to scan.
When using Lightroom, star ratings, Picks, and Rejects assigned in SnapView carry over directly via XMP sidecars.
To view results directly in Finder, apply tags. SnapView supports Finder's standard 7 color tags (Red/Orange/Yellow/Green/Blue/Purple/Gray).
Use Cmd+Return or Show in Finder when you want to locate the current file in Finder.
If you need to compare, press C for Compare Mode (1-4 images).
Use Delete to remove or Cmd+C to copy and organize.
For exact file duplicates, press Cmd+Shift+D to use the Duplicate cleanup feature.
If a folder includes videos, browse them alongside photos and press Space to play or pause. Ended videos can be replayed with Space or the play button, and Option + Left/Right seeks in 5-second steps.
When you need smaller copies for sharing, use Image Export and choose JPEG/PNG plus a size preset.

4.1 Key Features At A Glance

Q/W/E/R/T + Tab: switch between Grid, Main View, horizontal Filmstrip, vertical Filmstrip, Navigator, and Pro Layout View.
B: enter or exit Comic Reading for folders and ZIP archives. Reading direction and Webtoon choices stay inside the reader HUD.
M: show the Map Overlay for GPS-backed photos.
K: open Quick Check, detailed EXIF, and Histogram as one review set.
C: compare 1-4 photos or use Reference mode to review candidates against an anchor photo.
Cmd+Shift+D: open Duplicate cleanup for exact files or same-photo candidates.
Apple Photos sources, HDR photos, and wider file formats can be reviewed in the same lightweight browsing flow.
Select Tray keeps candidate, final, and excluded sets together while drag handoff sends selected files to Finder, Desktop, Photos, or another app.
Quick Organize copies or moves selected files to frequent folders. The standard visible surface keeps up to three presets.
Batch Actions combines JPEG/PNG conversion, metadata stripping, rename, copy, and move steps into previewed recipes. The standard visible surface keeps up to three recipes.
Supporter Pass is optional. Core viewing remains included, and Mac App Store purchases can be restored from the same Apple account.
Action Strip and Info Strip use simple Off / Full controls in normal Settings. Pro Layout View prioritizes these strips over the Main View I info overlay.
Use Get Started with SnapView in Settings to reopen the first-run viewing setup.

5. Understanding the Interface

Top Toolbar: Open, Prev/Next, View Mode Switch, Zoom, Info/Quick Check/Histogram Toggles, Selection Actions.
Center Canvas: Displays the current image or supported video.
Mode-Specific Areas:
- Grid: Thumbnail grid.
- Filmstrip/Navigator: Continuous navigation and folder movement at the bottom or side.
- Detail EXIF/Quick Check Panel: For information analysis.

6. How to Use View Modes

6.1 Main View ( `W`)

Use when focusing on a single image.
Quickly switch between Fit (0) and 100% (9).
Use Space to toggle between 100% and the previous zoom level.
Toggle simple info overlay with I.
The info overlay state is remembered for future launches.
Loading large images does not interrupt your current workflow.
For unsupported formats or ultra-large images that fail to load, follow the on-screen instructions and click Open Safely to view them.

6.2 Grid View ( `Q`)

Use to scan many photos at once.
Navigates quickly with arrows/mouse and supports multi-selection.
Adjust thumbnail size with =/- to fit your screen.
With the default settings, thumbnails show Pick and Reject flags directly.

6.3 Filmstrip View ( `E`)

Good for viewing flow with Main Image + Continuous Strip.
Ideal for quickly skimming through burst/similar shots by feel.
Mouse wheel and trackpad previous/next movement follow the same direction rules as Main View.
Pick and Reject state can be checked directly in the bottom strip thumbnails.
When a folder includes videos, you can review and play them in the same browsing flow.

6.4 Vertical Filmstrip / Navigator / Pro Layout View ( `R` / `T` / `Tab`)

R opens Vertical Filmstrip. T toggles Navigator independently from the current view.
Tab toggles Pro Layout View, which brings Action/Info Strips and culling controls into one review workspace.
If the Main View I info overlay was enabled, Pro Layout View hides that overlay and prioritizes the Action/Info Strips.
Apply Ratings/Flags/Color Labels and filter to tidy up results.
When using Lightroom, it's easy to pass initial selection results via XMP sidecars.
By using folder tags, folder-level organization status is immediately visible in Finder via color labels.
Navigator shows folder row color dots and folder-level status so you can move between work locations quickly.
Mouse wheel and trackpad previous/next movement follow the same direction rules as Main View.
Video files can also be reviewed and played inside the same file list.

6.5 Comic Reading (`B`)

Turn the opened folder or ZIP into a black reading surface.
B or the Comic Reading menu/button enters and exits the reader.
Choose left-to-right, right-to-left, or Webtoon-style reading from the reader HUD.
Two-page spreads advance without overlap, such as 1-2 -> 3-4.
Action Strip and Info Strip are hidden while reading so they do not cover the page.
Reopening the same source can restore the last page, but the app does not automatically reopen that source on launch.
At the end, the reader can ask whether to move to the next sibling folder or ZIP.

6.6 Duplicate (`Cmd+Shift+D`)

Toggle between Exact and Same Photo at the top.
Exact shows only perfectly identical files in groups.
Same Photo groups photos that look visually identical but differ in file size, format, or resolution for review.
View the item count and saved space on the left group list, then select a group.
Quickly check group composition via right-side mini-thumbnails (5x2, up to 10 + +N).
Compare directly in the main area for 4 or fewer images; a bottom strip appears for 5 or more.
You can assign a reference image using Set as Reference and immediately delete individual cards with X.
Use Merge to Current Image / Batch Clean Duplicates / Undo Delete in the right processing panel for Exact mode.
Same Photo mode is intended for review/comparison and does not provide automatic merging or batch cleaning.
Undo Delete (⌘Z) restores only the most recently deleted photo group.

6.7 SlideShow (`Shift + Enter`)

SlideShow runs in Full Screen.
The default start/stop key is Shift + Enter.
Shift + Space remains available for legacy compatibility, but Shift + Enter is more stable for Korean input environments.
By default, Play on Start is ON so it begins immediately. If turned off in settings, it starts paused in full screen.
The SlideShow starts based on the photos currently visible on your screen.
- Main: The entire current display order
- Grid / Filmstrip / Manage: Prioritizes selection, otherwise the entire current result
- ZIP: Only the current order within the ZIP
It does not start in Compare or Duplicate modes.
Right after starting, a scope chip briefly appears top-center indicating what is playing, and a progress badge is at the top left.
The playback control HUD is always visible on the screen.
- Previous / Play·Pause / Next
- Speed (Displays current choice, e.g. 3s)
- Transition (Displays current choice, e.g. Hard Cut, Crossfade, Black Fade)
- Loop (Circular icon toggle)
- Shuffle (Circular icon toggle)
- Magnify Small Images (Circular icon toggle)
- Exit
During playback, if there's no input for 1.2 seconds, the cursor automatically hides.
During SlideShow, playback keys take priority, so editing Ratings / Picks / Rejects / Tags is disabled by default.
Transitions can be set to Hard Cut / Crossfade / Black Fade.
Try using Crossfade for smoother screen transitions.
Small images are enlarged to fit the full screen by default. You can view them at original 100% size via the HUD or Tools > Disable Small Image Enlargement.

7. Culling Tools (Most Used Features)

7.1 Ratings

1~5: Apply Star Rating.
0 or \: Clear Rating.
Ratings are saved to sidecars (XMP), syncing directly to Lightroom-based tools.
This makes it perfect for a workflow of fast culling in SnapView followed by post-editing in Lightroom.

7.2 Pick / Reject / Unflag

P: Pick.
X: Reject.
U: Unflag.
Picks and Rejects are also saved to sidecars (XMP).
Fast culling inside SnapView and doing final checks and edits in Lightroom is advantageous.

7.3 Finder Tags

SnapView uses Finder's native color labels and tag order.
Supported colors: Red / Orange / Yellow / Green / Blue / Purple / Gray.
Tags synchronize dynamically with Finder, showing up with identical colors and names in macOS.
If you rename a tag in Finder, SnapView will update to match it upon reload.
Folder Tags are also supported in Pro Layout View.
- Right-click Navigator row -> Tag
- Folder Tag filter in the navigator header
- Folder tag badge inside the Main View info overlay
- Current Folder Tag inside the Main View right-click context menu

7.4 Lightroom / Finder Integration

Integrates with Lightroom using Rating / Pick / Reject via XMP sidecars.
Integrates with Finder using Tags (Color Labels).
SnapView excels here: Fast initial culling is completed in SnapView, and the results seamlessly carry over to Lightroom and Finder.
In short: Ratings/Flags connect to Lightroom workflows, while Finder Tags connect to macOS file management.

7.5 SlideShow Dedicated Keys

Shift + Enter: Start / Stop
Shift + Space: Legacy Start / Stop
Space: Play / Pause during SlideShow
Esc: Exit
← / →: Previous / Next
[ / ]: Slower / Faster
L: Toggle Loop
S: Toggle Shuffle
I: Toggle Info Overlay
0: Re-apply Fit
Select transitions from the HUD (Hard Cut / Crossfade / Black Fade).

7.6 Copy/Delete/Move

Cmd+C: Copy selected items.
Cmd+V: Paste (used heavily in Grid/Pro Layout View).
Delete or D: Delete.
Cmd+Delete: Move to Trash without an extra confirmation.
If Move to Trash without confirmation is enabled in Settings > General, Delete or Backspace also moves files to macOS Trash without an extra confirmation.
The no-confirmation option is off by default and does not permanently delete files.
Move to Folder: Move the current image or explicitly selected files to a chosen folder inside SnapView.
In Grid/Pro Layout View, explicit selections are used for file actions. If nothing is selected, SnapView uses the current item.

7.7 Open with External App

Open with another app… opens the current file in an external application.
If a saved app exists for the same extension group, it opens immediately; otherwise, it shows the app selection window.
Cmd + Option + O directly opens the app selection window, ignoring any saved preferences.
For RAW+JPG pairs, you can choose RAW priority or JPG priority in Settings > General > RAW+JPG Target for External Apps.
The default is RAW priority.
Items inside a ZIP are not supported for external app opening.

7.8 Rename File (`F2` / `Rename…`)

You can change the current filename from anywhere (Main/Grid/Filmstrip/Compare) using F2 or the Rename… menu.
Items inside a ZIP are not actual files, so renaming is not supported.
The extension is preserved; only the basename is changed.
If Resort After Rename is enabled in Settings > Navigation, the list is re-evaluated immediately after renaming according to the current sort rule, and the renamed file is selected again.
If disabled, it updates the filename/path while maintaining the current list order as much as possible.

7.9 Capture Date and Location Editing

For supported photos, use the Capture Date/GPS edit button in the detail panel to adjust date, time, and location metadata.
If SnapView cannot safely write back to the original file or format, editing is blocked and the app shows guidance instead.
Videos, ZIP entries, and files without sufficient access may be excluded from metadata editing.
When changing location data, verify the map or search result before saving.

7.10 Quick Organize Presets

Quick Organize copies or moves the current image or explicit selection to folders you use often.
Use it for repeated sorting such as Pick, 5-star, archive, or delivery folders while reviewing photos.
The standard visible surface keeps up to three Quick Organize presets.
Each preset has a name, destination folder, and copy/move behavior.
Option+1 through Option+3 run the visible Quick Organize presets.
A preview confirms the target files and destination before execution.
If RAW+JPG pairing is enabled, linked files can be included in the same organize plan.
Visible automatic organize rules focus on Pick and 5-star so repeated review work stays simple.

7.11 Batch Actions

Batch Actions combines JPEG/PNG conversion, metadata stripping, rename, copy, and move steps into reusable recipes.
Quick Organize is best for sending files to folders; Batch Actions is for conversion, cleanup, naming, and delivery workflows.
The standard visible surface keeps up to three Batch Actions recipes.
The default recipe is a starting point for common web JPEG delivery.
Before running, choose a destination and use the result preview to check expected filenames, counts, skipped items, and warnings.
If the recipe, target, or destination changes after preview, refresh the preview before running.
During execution, you can pause, resume, or cancel; recent runs support opening the folder, viewing details, and retrying.
Risky work such as moving originals or overwriting files asks for confirmation.

7.12 Select Tray and Drag Handoff

Select Tray keeps candidate, final, and excluded groups close to the current review flow.
Selections from Main, Grid, or Filmstrip can be dragged to Finder, Desktop, editing apps, or Photos when the source supports it.
Photos items can be copied back to disk, and local files can be sent into Photos from supported handoff actions.

8. Quick Check & Compare

8.1 Quick Check

Press K to toggle the Quick Check set.
Quick Check set enables Quick Check + Detail EXIF + Histogram simultaneously for rapid assessment.
Check scores and warning causes (Focus/Exposure/Eyes Closed/Composition).
Quick Check is an assist tool; the final choice is yours.
If OCR is enabled, Quick Check can recognize text in the current photo. Automatic OCR is off by default and should be enabled only when needed.
Hover recognized text highlights to preview the text, then click a highlight to copy it to the clipboard.

8.2 Compare Mode

Press C to enter/exit Compare Mode.
In the default Selection mode, compare 1-4 shots side-by-side to pick the best one.
Press R inside Compare mode to switch between Selection and Reference modes.
The top of the Compare view displays a Selection / Reference segment and status text so you can instantly verify the current comparison context.
In Reference mode, anchor one shot as the reference and navigate left/right through candidates for sequential comparison.
In Reference mode, use Tab to switch focus between reference and candidate panels.
In Reference mode, use ↑ to immediately focus the reference panel, and ↓ for the candidate panel.
In Reference mode, use ←/→ to move the image in the currently focused panel.
Ratings/Picks/Rejects/Tags/Deletes in Reference mode only apply to the currently focused panel (reference or candidate).
If you cancel a deletion confirmation in Compare mode, the comparison mode and focus state are preserved.
Switching to a new source (another folder/ZIP) automatically clears the previous Compare state. However, if Resume Last Session is enabled, reopening the same source restores the last session.
Zoom in to check details.

8.3 Duplicate

Cmd+Shift+D: Enter Duplicate mode (or rescan while in mode).
Shift+D or ESC: Exit Duplicate mode.
← / →: Move to previous/next duplicate group.
Cmd+← / Cmd+→: Jump to previous/next duplicate group.
P: Set the current image as the Reference Image (Keep).
You can undo the last delete using Cmd+Z at the bottom of the right panel.

9. Understanding Settings and Behavior

9.1 Decoding Mode

Speed Priority: Prioritizes fast navigation. Initially displays smaller resized images.
Normal: The recommended default. Starts with a resized image and progressively scales up to optimal resolution when zooming.
Quality Priority: Prioritizes the highest resolution possible. Best when checking image quality details is critical.

9.1.1 Slow Storage & Large Image Behavior

On slow networks or external drives, SnapView invisibly adjusts background workload to prevent buffering and stutter.
For deeply broken formats or oversized images that refuse to load, click Open Safely as prompted by the screen to manually verify the image.

9.2 Fast Keyboard Navigation Preview

Off: Does not use previews during rapid navigation.
Auto: Recommended default. Dynamically uses previews to smooth out the transition when moving quickly between shots.
Aggressive: Uses previews more proactively during rapid consecutive navigation.

This mainly affects navigation feel when holding down arrow keys, rather than browsing slowly photo by photo.

9.3 Info Overlay Toggles

I: File Info/EXIF overlay
H: Toggle Histogram
K: Toggle Quick Check set

K acts as an all-in-one toggle to instantly bring up the necessary info panels for inspection.

9.4 Include Subfolder Images

Toggling Include Subfolder Images in preferences will scan not just the current folder, but all images in subfolders.
Convenient for wider library scopes, but initial scan time and total image count will change on large directory trees.

9.5 Auto Advance After Rating

When enabled, giving a rating automatically skips to the next photo.
Extremely useful for fast initial culling, but better turned off when doing careful side-by-side comparisons. Toggle instantly with Cmd+A.

9.6 Always On Top

Useful when comparing alongside other apps like Finder or Lightroom.
Toggle quickly with Cmd+Shift+T.

9.7 Pro JPG / ZIP Resolution

In Pro layouts, specific Pro JPG Resolution and Pro ZIP Resolution settings may apply independently of the general decoding mode.

9.8 Scroll Direction and Zoom Preservation

In Settings > Navigation, mouse wheel behavior can be set to Previous/Next Image, Scroll, or Zoom.
Natural Scrolling follows Apple's meaning: the finger/wheel movement is treated as content movement, reversing previous/next direction.
When Custom Scroll Direction is enabled, mouse/trackpad and vertical/horizontal axes can be assigned independently from Natural Scrolling.
When Preserve image zoom while navigating is enabled, the current zoom ratio carries to the next image. When off, each image returns to fit view.

9.9 Dark Background and Tooltips

In Settings > General, the dark-mode viewer background can be changed to pure black.
Hover over top toolbar icons to see tooltips for each button.

9.10 Supporter Pass and Restore Purchases

Supporter Pass is an optional lifetime pass for supporting SnapView's continued development.
Core viewing, browsing, and lightweight culling remain included without forcing a subscription-style workflow.
Persistent thumbnail disk cache keeps reusable Grid, Filmstrip, and Navigator thumbnails available across relaunches for repeat browsing.
In the Mac App Store build, use the App menu or Settings to open Supporter Pass or restore previous purchases.
Purchase prices are shown by the Mac App Store at checkout, and restore uses the Apple account that made the purchase.

10. Notes on ZIP Files

You can browse images inside ZIPs just like folders.
ZIPs may be slower than folders due to their structure.
Some organization features are limited in ZIP environments.
Saving Ratings/Picks/Rejects/Tags is not supported inside ZIPs.
Items inside a ZIP are not actual files, so they are not eligible for Finder tag synchronization.
Copy/Paste/Delete functions are restricted in ZIP files.
In the Duplicate tool, ZIP items can be scanned but may be automatically skipped during deletion.

11. Performance Tips

If large files/ZIPs are slow, change Decoding Mode to Speed Priority.
In Grid, reduce thumbnail size to increase density on one screen.
Turn on only necessary overlays ( I, K, H) and close unused panels.
For large folders you revisit often, persistent thumbnail disk cache can reduce repeated Grid, Filmstrip, and Navigator thumbnail preparation.
On slow external drives, organize in smaller folders first.

12. Shortcuts Summary

View Switch: Q Grid, W Main View, E Horizontal Filmstrip, R Vertical Filmstrip, T Navigator, Tab Pro Layout View
Duplicate: Cmd+Shift+D (Enter/Rescan), Shift+D (Exit)
Compare Mode: C
Move: Left/Right, Up/Down = Prev/Next, Cmd+Up/Down = First/Last, Option+Up/Down = Jump to Next Folder
Jump: Cmd+Left/Right (10), Cmd+Shift+Left/Right (50)
Zoom: = / -, Fit 0, 100% 9
Toggle Info: I (Info), K (Quick Check Setup), H (Histogram), M (Map)
Comic Reading: B (Enter/Exit)
Video: Space (Play/Pause/Replay after ending), Option+Left/Right (5-second seek)
Screen Options: Enter (Full Screen), Cmd+Shift+T (Always On Top)
Cull: 1~5, 0, P, X, U, Cmd+1~6
Actions: Cmd+C, Cmd+V, Delete/Backspace/D, Cmd+Delete, Cmd+O, Quick Organize Option+1~3
Selection: Cmd+A (Main=Auto Advance, Grid/Pro Layout View=Select All)

Refer to docs/release/SHORTCUTS.md for the full list.

13. Recommended Workflow

13.1 Quick Organization for Travel/Daily

Scan everything in Grid (Q).
Mark Rejects (X) first to reduce clutter.
Rate good shots 3~5 in Main (W) or Filmstrip (E).
Compare ambiguous shots (C) with only 2~4 items.
Copy/Move final selections to an archival folder.

13.2 RAW+JPG Hybrid Workflow

Open folder for quick browsing.
Use Quick Check (K) to spot technical issues fast.
After Rating/Flagging, check results with filters in Manage (R).

13.3 Lightroom Integration Workflow

Perform initial culling using 1~5, P, X, U directly in SnapView.
These selections are saved dynamically into XMP sidecars and instantly persist into Lightroom.
Leave heavy post-editing workloads to Lightroom while taking advantage of SnapView to blitz through the most time-consuming first-stage selection.

13.4 Finder Tag Based Management

Quickly apply or clear Finder tags directly in SnapView via Cmd+1~6.
Tags display identically across macOS environments, preserving identical folder logic.
Combine local tag management alongside Ratings/Picks inside SnapView, seamlessly transitioning back onto Finder using standard workflows.

13.5 Duplicate Photo Cleanup

Enter Duplicate mode with Cmd+Shift+D.
Select the largest capacity groups first from the left group list.
Set a reference image with P, then cull using the card X or Merge to Current Image.
To organize multiple groups at once, use Batch Clean Duplicates.
If you need to revert a deletion, use Cmd+Z immediately.

14. Troubleshooting (FAQ)

Q1. What is different between the DMG and Mac App Store versions?

The Mac App Store version is the sandboxed stable channel.
The DMG version is the direct download channel and uses Sparkle updates.
Both follow the same SnapView feature set, but update timing and installation paths differ.

Q2. Should I see a macOS security warning?

Current signed and notarized releases should install without a manual security override.
If a warning still appears, the DMG may be old, damaged, or a development build.
Download the latest GitHub release DMG again or install the Mac App Store version.

Q3. Does SnapView support Apple Silicon and Intel Macs?

The DMG is one universal app for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
The Mac App Store version can be installed on Macs that meet the current macOS requirement.

Q4. App opens but no files are visible

Check if the format is supported.
Animated gif and webp play in Main View only; other views may show the first frame.
If it is a file permission issue, re-select the folder to grant permission.

Q5. Keyboard shortcuts are not working

Check if the app window has focus.
If a text cursor is active in a text field, click away first.
If another window or menu has focus, click the SnapView window once before using shortcuts.

Q6. ZIP is slow or shows failure messages

Check if the ZIP is corrupted.
Re-compress or re-download the file.
Try lowering Decoding Mode to Speed Priority.
ZIP entries are not normal filesystem files, so Finder tags, external app opening, and some save/delete operations can be limited.

Q7. What is the difference between Quick Organize and Batch Actions?

Quick Organize copies or moves selected files to folders you use often.
Batch Actions runs recipe-based conversion, metadata stripping, rename, copy, and move workflows.
Use Quick Organize for simple folder sorting, and Batch Actions when conversion or renaming is part of the task.

Q8. How many Quick Organize presets and Batch Actions recipes are visible?

The standard visible surface shows up to three Quick Organize presets.
The standard visible surface shows up to three Batch Actions recipes.
The visible surface is kept small so frequent workflows stay easy to scan.

Q9. How does RAW+JPG pairing work?

When RAW+JPG pairing is enabled, linked files can be treated as one capture group.
Ratings, Pick/Reject, Quick Organize, delete, and external app opening can be affected by the pairing setting.
For external editing, choose RAW priority or JPG priority in Settings.

Q10. Can I continue in Lightroom or Finder?

Ratings, Pick, and Reject use XMP sidecars for Lightroom-style workflows.
Color labels use macOS Finder tags.
SnapView is designed for first-pass culling before continuing in Lightroom or Finder.

Q11. The icon or version display looks incorrect

macOS may temporarily cache an older icon or version. Quit SnapView completely, then open it again.
Make sure there is only one SnapView app in your Applications folder, and that you are not launching an older copy from a DMG or another folder.
For the DMG version, use Check for Updates in the app menu or reinstall the latest DMG.
For the Mac App Store version, check the Updates page in the App Store.

15. Updates

DMG Channel (Fast): Use Check for Updates in the app menu for Sparkle updates, or download the latest SnapView.dmg from GitHub releases.
Mac App Store Channel (Stable): Follows the standard Mac App Store update process.
The DMG channel updates through the single latest SnapView.dmg; there is no separate Intel-only download.

16. Data & Safety Notes

SnapView is designed as a fast viewing and culling tool.
Always double-check your selection before performing a Delete or Immediate Delete.
We highly recommend keeping original backups before major organizing tasks.