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Photography (416 programs)

  1. PROS: Brings the best out of your photos. Elegant, easy to use interface. Lots of retouching options. Integration with online photo and mail accounts. Generous free Amazon backup limit.
    CONS: Some retouches make it barely possible to tell any difference. Photos can take a few moments to load.
  2. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Makes using The GIMP much like Photoshop. Much easier to use interface and conventions than The GIMP.
    CONS: Requires library alternations to work in OS X 10.5+. Requires X11.
  3. PROS: Can be used with a wide variety of media types. Extensive range of tools for unique creations. Collages can be printed or exported in numerous formats. Intuitive and engaging interface.
    CONS: Application can be resource intensive. Complicated initial set-up procedure. Lacks the ability to share creations directly from the app. Lacks some advanced features such as image editing tools.
  4. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Supports drag and drop of photos. Simple to use. Extremely realistic results.
    CONS: No way to turn off scratch and smudge effects.
  5. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Makes retouching of photos easier. Automatically detects faces. 20 different makeup templates.
    CONS: Lacks high precision refinement tools. Auto-detect may not always work.
  6. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  7. PROS: Interface is simple and user-friendly. Offers filters, effects, borders and text. Easy to use and no experience required. Includes built-in Facebook and Flickr support.
    CONS: Not as powerful as Adobe Photoshop or GIMP. Intensity of some effects cannot be altered. Exports limited to PNG, JPG and TIFF formats. Options for adding text are fairly basic.
  8. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: A genuinely fast RAW file previewer. Lightweight and simple to use.
    CONS: Only a time-saver for people with professional cameras. Meta data is not available for all cameras.
  9. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  10. PROS: Integrates with iMovie. Adds realistic looking music and TV special effects.
    CONS: Activation process is very troublesome.
  11. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  12. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Compatible with the usual formats.
  13. PROS: Allows remote control of your GoPro camera. See a live preview of what your camera is recording. The app can be used to stop/start recordings. Can be used to stream video to third-party applications.
    CONS: Can only be used with the GoPro wireless network. Limited camera models are supported. The application can cause invalid recordings at times. Initial set-up can prove difficult.
  14. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  15. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Works with multiple images simultaneously. Support for a wide range of formats. Previews images.
    CONS: Requires proper metadata. No advanced functions.
  16. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  17. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  18. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Free to use. Creates some great collage effects.
    CONS: Doesn't export to many image formats.
  19. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Auto and manual modes. Two different processing techniques. Generally easy to use.
    CONS: Changes or differences in finished images may be hard to see.
  20. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: 1500 particle effects. Works with any video app.
    CONS: Interface is a little counterintuitive. Using parameters not always easy.

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