Persecond review
A focused Mac app for converting still-image sequences into export-ready time-lapse videos.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Persecond is a macOS desktop application that turns sets of still images into time-lapse videos. It is aimed at photographers, marketers, and designers who want a focused playback and export workflow rather than a capture system. Drag-and-drop import, a real-time export preview, trimming for the start and end of an image set, speed adjustment, forward or reverse playback, and duration or export-FPS controls cover the core sequence-editing tasks.
Pricing is paid, with plans labeled Persecond for a macOS app subscription and Persecond for macOS License for an application, major-version, and platform-specific license. The US listing starts at 89.99, while regional prices may vary by storefront. The published information also describes a free download as an unlimited watermark trial, not a time-unlimited $0 plan. Buyers should therefore compare subscription and license terms against how often they create time-lapse videos and whether a major-version license fits their workflow.
Platform fit is deliberately narrow: Persecond runs on macOS and accepts still-image sequences as its input. Its export choices include H.264, HEVC, Apple ProRes 422, and Apple ProRes 4444, giving users options for common delivery and higher-end editing workflows. It can also pass resulting time lapses into Flixel Cinemagraph Pro. The trade-off is scope: there are no listed capture or deflicker tools, so users needing camera acquisition, flicker correction, or broader platform coverage should choose a more comprehensive alternative. Persecond suits solo and small-team Mac workflows centered on basic still-image playback and controlled export.
Persecond pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Drag-and-drop still-image import with real-time export preview
- Trim, change speed, reverse direction, and set duration or export FPS
- Exports H.264, HEVC, and Apple ProRes 422 or 4444
- Where it doesn't
- Runs only on macOS desktop
- Does not include capture or deflicker features
- Paid product with no time-unlimited $0 plan
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