Photography

Shape Collage
Free
Create your own photo collages
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GPSPhotoLinker
Free
GPSPhotoLinker: Add GPS positioning and location data to your photos
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DxO Nik Collection for Mac
Free
The Nik Collection for Mac is an array of desktop image editing plug-ins that are now being offered from DxO for free! Nik's Analog Efex Pro, Color Efex Pro, Silver Efex Pro, Viveza, HDR Efex Pro, Sharpener Pro and Dfine apps are all available as a free download. This is a massive saving on the previous $150 price tag. DxO's Nik Collection for Mac focusses on accessibility and ease of use; it is fully compatible with image editing suites such as Aperture, Photoshop, and Lightroom. The Nik Collection for Mac comprises of seven desktop plug-ins, which provide a powerful range of photo editing capabilities, ranging from filter applications that improve color correction, to retouching and creative effects, through to image sharpening tools that bring out the hidden details in your images. You can also make adjustments to the color and tonality of your images. HDR Efex Pro enables you to create HDR images from a sequence of images or a single shot; Sharpener Pro allows selective sharpening; Dfine allows selective noise reduction; and Color Efex Pro allows colour adjustments, including monochrome conversions and film effects to be applied. Silver Efex Pro is for making black-and-white conversions and Viveza allows you to make selective brightness, contrast and white balance adjustments. This collection is a must for any photographers that need to get their hands on some high quality tools to improve the look and feel of their images, and since DxO are offering The Nik Collection for Mac free, what’s not to like? Looking for the Windows version of DxO Nik Collection for Mac? Download Here
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Perfect Resize
Trial version
Resizing Photoshop Elements
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Picture Box
Trial version
Picture Box: A Convenient Photo Management Tool
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FFXporter
Trial version
FFXporter: Upload iPhoto info to Flickr
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GIMPshop
Free
GIMPshop: Make The GIMP look like Adobe Photoshop
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LibreCAD for Mac
Free
LibreCAD for Mac is a fully comprehensive, open source, 2D CAD application. It is available in more than 20 languages and is also cross platform for all major operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X and Linux (Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, Mandriva, Suse, etc). LibreCAD for Mac's interface may seem a bit cluttered at first glance, but you will get used to it quickly if you view the very comprehensive Help documentation that is bundled with the application. The interface basically has a menu bar with a large number of buttons to enable you to add elements easily. There is also a number of panes that you can view your on-going project from. LibreCAD for Mac supports numerous formats for importing, including DXF, LFF, CXF, JWW, BMP, GIF, ICO, JPG, PNG, PPM, SVG, TIFF, WBMP, XBM and TGA, whilst exporting is possible using DXF, LFF, CXF, DDS, ICNS, PBM, PNG, ICO, BMP, SVG, TIFF, ICO and PDF extensions. LibreCAD for Mac has plenty of editing and drawing options, including the ability to add lines, points, circles, ellipses, splines, polylines and text boxes. You can also zoom in and out with ease and move, copy, align, rotate, mirror, scale and trim elements. As well as lengthen, bevel, divide, stretch, delete and explode text into lettering. So, if you need more than a basic 2D CAD application, then LibreCAD for Mac is a good choice; it is well designed, consumes little resources and is free and open source. Looking for the Windows version of LibreCAD? Download Here
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Widsmob Retoucher
Trial version
WidsMob Retoucher is described as a ‘versatile photo editor for photo beautify’ which discovers the magic of artistic photo effects. Essentially it allows you to retouch your photo with tools to ‘make it shine’, The all-in-one photo editor provides complete photo-editing filters. WidsMob Retoucher offers five different parts with simplified tools, which allow you to retouch and perfect your photos ‘easily and professionally’. Key features include: Retouch and beautify your portrait image De-noise and fix blurry photos Portrait retoucher Artistic effects Great usability Add high quality film grain Retoucher aims to deliver the easiest photo-editing experience, which means no layers, no masks and no complicated tools. According to WidsMob this strategy means that the user will get the best photo effect within just a few minutes. WidsMob’s program also allows the user to analog film effects and retouch portraits. You can also transform old photographs with various film packs, like black and white film and colour positive film. Overall, WidsMob Retoucher offers a perfect blend of photo editing techniques contained within this all-in-one package. Not only does it possess all of the basic retouching tools that any user could need, from contrast, brightness and tinting options to FishEye and vignetting, it also goes further with cutting-edge techniques. The program’s usability is another big positive. Not only is it very easy to use, making a complete novice feel like a pro, but there are also great tutorials available which will educate the user on how to get the best out of their WidsMob Retoucher experience.
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iScrapbook
Trial version
iScrapbook Review
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Voilabits PhotoCollageMaker
Trial version
PhotoCollageMaker is an easy-to-use collage app. You can make greeting cards, postcards, A4 printing or whatever else your imagination can come up with. The app is simple to use with a crisp interface and has a stack of customizable elements such as free templates, text, backgrounds and clip-arts for you to use. Key Features Include: Save your work in a choice of image formats, share to Facebook and Twitter or print your finished design. Supported input formats: JPG, BMP, JPEG, GIF, PNG, TIFF, TIF, ICO, ICNS, TGA, PSD. Supported output formats: JPEG, JPEG-2000, PNG, Bitmap, TIFF, GIF. Collage photos with free templates in various themes and shapes. Simplified user interface. PhotoCollageMaker has over 50 free templates to choose from (some good, some not so good). The app provides you with numerous ways to arrange your photos from different events, family vacations, or special moments and then email, share or print your work. The app has a simple to navigate user interface coupled with a better than average photo editor. This makes PhotoCollageMaker a good app for the creative user, although you may find the selection of templates not big enough. System Requirements: OS X 10.7+, 100 MB space.
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Autodesk Mudbox
Free
Autodesk Mudbox: Powerful 3D Sculpting Tool
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Adobe Illustrator CC for Mac
Paid
Adobe Illustrator for Mac allows you to create icons, logos, drawings, typography and illustrations. They can then be used for diverse platforms, including; print, web, video and mobile. The creators of the industry-standard vector graphics software describe it as ‘the state of the art of illustration’. The product is used by millions of designers and artists. Thanks to Adobe Illustrator for Mac, they are able to create iconic work of any size, as well as typography that ‘says it all’. This is exactly what Adobe strive to create; the ability for users to draw attention everywhere. Great usability. It’s incredibly easy to get started with Adobe Illustrator for Mac. Step-by-step tutorials are available, and cover everything from the basics to advanced techniques. Everything is mapped out and organised in a welcoming way too, allowing the user to make the most out of a slick and straightforward interface. This program is always getting better, thanks to new features being rolled out regularly. Freeform gradients, global editing, a customisable toolbar and presentation/trim previews are up there with the most popular features. Powerful illustrator. Adobe Illustrator for Mac can help you create standout vector artwork for any project or occasion. Thanks to its precision, power and a deep toolkit, it has a worldwide following. A new Touch Type tool gives the user even more control over type too. You can also place multiple files at once, design with more freedom and enjoy a new level of creativity. Adobe Illustrator for Mac has focussed on improving a number of areas, including; Workspace, Drawing, Color, Painting and Type. Once you’ve perfected your design, a wealth of exporting options are also available. The bottom line. Overall, Adobe Illustrator for Mac is a top option if you’re looking for a straightforward yet powerful solution. Coming from a well-regarded brand, this product delivers a whole host of illustration and creative opportunities for novice and expert users alike.
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Rawker
Free
Simple RAW to TIFF Converter: Rawker
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Adobe Lightroom
Subscription
Powerful photo editing and organization app
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Affinity Photo for Mac
Paid
Affinity Photo for Mac is an incredibly powerful photo editor. It is smoother, faster and more powerful than ever, specifically designed for creatives and photography professionals. Edit spectacular photos and create digital art masterpieces with Affinity's extensive toolkit. No matter if you're looking to edit and retouch images, add stunning effects, or create full-blown, multi-layered compositions, Affinity Photo for Mac has a huge range of tools and features to suit your needs. It's a great Photoshop alternative for Mac. Key features include: Raw editing. Digital painting. Professional retouching. Multi-layered compositions. 360 degree image editing. Panorama stitching. Focus stacking. HDR merge. Layer effects. Advanced typography. PSD import and export Paint and sketch like a pro with Affinity Photo for Mac's comprehensive range of over 120 professionally designed brushes including effects, bristles, dry media, inks, markers and paint. It's compatible with all major graphics tablets, supporting pressure sensitivity and brush stabilisation for super smooth and natural-looking brushwork. With Affinity Photo for Mac you can fully customise your workspace to suit your flow. It provides a choice of light and dark UI, customisable toolbars and tabs, and a huge library of fully customisable keyboard shortcuts. Affinity Photo for Mac also works across platforms, available on Windows, macOS and iOS with perfect file format compatibility so you can work where you want to. Overall, Affinity Photo for Mac is a great Photoshop alternative for Mac with comprehensive tools and advanced capabilities to help you create stunning professional photos and digital art. Try it for yourself and create something amazing with Affinity Photo for Mac today.
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Widsmob ImageConvert
Trial version
WidsMob ImageConvert provides a complete package of conversion techniques and improvements for your favourite footage. Mastering a plethora of convert formats, this program can also expertly resize photos, add watermarks and do much more in batch mode. Key features include: Convert RAW Edit Photos Add Watermark Instant Preview User Friendly Batch process This all-in-one photo editor offers easy-to-use and powerful photo-editing filters. Because of this perk you can resize, rename, rotate, add text or image watermarks and adjust borders without worry. A friendly interface and quality tutorials will show you how to get the most out of these tools. Once you’ve got to grips with this you can set about converting hundreds or thousands of images all in batch. You can transform photos into JPEG, JPEG 2000, PNG, TIFF, BMP and more. Meanwhile the algorithm has 6x speed to convert RAW formats into JPEG and other formats. Overall, WidsMob ImageConvert provides an all-in-one photo editing adventure which will take care of those headache jobs within a flash. With multiple settings for a variety of features and effect, you can enjoy a perfect conversion at electric pace.
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Adobe Photoshop
Paid
Professional image editing and design tool
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Sketchbook Pro for Mac
Paid
Sketchbook Pro is an essential tool for anyone who has a passion for drawing. No matter what your skill level, you will find that the interface is easy-to-use and highly customizable, with all the necessary tools being ready to hand for you to create your very own digital masterpiece. One of the best features of Sketchbook Pro from Autodesk is that it aims to maintain a natural drawing experience for all users, ensuring that you have the power and flexibility to realize your creative potential. Sketchbook Pro allows you to use custom colours as well as an array of tools and brush types that most artists will be already familiar with. The free version provides you with the core features and the natural drawing experience that all users are promised. However, you can choose to upgrade in order to gain access to more features and more powerful tools like the 'Flipbook animation toolset', which allows you to create simple animations.
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Apple iPhoto
Paid
Apple iPhoto was first released in 2002 and is the flagship image manipulation software for Mac users. It can be used for editing, printing and sharing digital pictures among users and is usually included as a part of the iLife Suite on Mac computers. With the help of this program users can directly import their pictures from all their scanners or digital cameras or even the internet and save them on the iPhoto Library. Most of the common image file formats are supported and the software also works with any additional plugins with most makes of digital cameras as well as scanners. Users can label, tilt, and organize their photos in ‘events’ or groups. There are also some basic image manipulation tools like red eye filters, brightness adjustments, contrast adjustments, resizing and cropping tools and a few others. The user interface for iPhoto is extremely clean, simple and user friendly program and can be used by a complete beginner. This is especially the case for the sharing features, which can convert pictures into beautiful slideshows with usic from the iTunes library as a soundtrack. These slideshows can even be shared as QuickTime movies. The users can then edit them in iMovie and iDVD can also be used to burn the files to disc. The photo albums can also be synced with iPods. Moreover, they can be viewed on televisions that support such a format and playback option. iPhoto users are even offered digital prints, cards, album volumes etc., but only in selected markets. The program is very slick and makes for an excellent photo viewer as well.
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