Graphic & Design (354 programs)

Pros: Powerful effects. Node-based workflow. Autodesk FBX Export.

Cons: Some limitations. Requires 64 bit processors.

Pros: Good use of layers. Many editing tools.

Cons: Not a full-on graphics editor.

Pros: Easy to add labels.

Cons: No way to edit labels. Having to import photos.

Pros: Professional editing interface. Exports to a huge number of formats. Lots of great themes. Provides a high degree of creative control.

Cons: Unstable in Snow Leopard. Complicated interface compared to basic version.

Pros: Clear, customizable drawing interface. Neatly-organized timeline. Open source.

Cons: You'll need a graphics tablet to get anything impressive out of it.

Pros: Makes great morphs. Quick.

Cons: Some problems with antialiasing. Save movie limited to Quicktime.

Pros: Flickr browser. Filters and compositions. Text constraining.

Cons: Some effects only available with Leopard.

Pros: Lots of layers, effect and filters. HDR image support. Web export. Many formats.

Cons: Slightly less advanced than Photoshop. Interface can be a bit confusing.

Pros: Vector drawing. Text formatting. Blend modes, masks and groups.

Cons: Can take time to get to grips with. More limited than Pro version.

Pros: Graphic editing made easy. Original set of tools.

Cons: Feels a little rudimentary.

Pros: Check graphics quickly. Detailed information. Filter by attributes. Shows EXIF data.

Cons: A little bit expensive.

Pros: Distraction free. Smooth and beautiful. 4 ways to draw. Fun sound effects.

Cons: Only in full screen.

Pros: Choose related colors. Set saturation, hue, angle, brightness. Create color schemes. Interacts with other apps.

Cons: Some applications won't work with it. Installation process.

Pros: Large range of tools. Lots of layers and effects. Workspaces.

Cons: Too complex for most people. Cluttered interface. Long startup time.