Graphic & Design (350 programs)

Capture One
2.3
Trial version
Professional RAW editor and converter for your photos
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Powerful RAW tool. Displays detailed information about photos. Good alternative to Adobe Photoshop RAW plug-in.
CONS: Difficult for newcomers. Not compatible with all RAW formats.
Gravit Designer
5
Free
Revolutionize the Way You Work with Graphics, for Free
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Easy to use. Very streamlined UI. Truly multi-platform. Free tool, and no ads.
CONS: Doesn’t directly open images. Does not work with AI files. Doesn’t support quite a few popular image formats. Not as robust as industry standard tools.
LibreCAD
2.7
Free
An opensource 2D design tool
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Dynamic tool pane. Integrated help tutorials. Support for layers. Comprehensive tool palette.
CONS: No support for 3D. Only compatible with DXF and CXF.
Gifrocket
3
Free
A Free Design & Photography program for Mac
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Publisher Lite
4
Free
Free Desktop Publishing Software
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Wide Choices of Art Resources. Various Pre-configured Objects Offered. Integrates with iCloud. Free to Use.
CONS: Basic Layouting Features. Limited Number of Templates. Lacks Advanced Photo Editing Functions.
Intaglio
3.5
Trial version
Complex drawing made simple
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Makes complex technical drawing relatively easy. Excellent for diagrams and vector graphics. Designed specifically for Mac.
CONS: A little too advanced for just general drawing and doodling. Still takes quite some time to learn.
DAZ Studio
2.5
Free
Free and powerful 3D modeling app
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Free to use. Easy to get started. Plugins advance capabilities.
CONS: Limited for advanced modellers.
Avogadro
0.8
Free
Easily Create 3D Molecule Designs With This Software
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Easy to use. Simple and intuitive interface. Can be turned into a plugin. Cross-platform use.
CONS: Frequent crashes. Element coloring palette is fixed. Large designs will stagger the program.
Tayasui Sketches
5
Free
An App That Makes Digital Drawing as Realistic as Possible
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Unlimited layers to simplify any task. More than 20 realistic tools. Supports photo importing. Stylus-friendly user interface.
CONS: Not all sketching tools are available in the free version. Limited options to increase brush size. The imported photos cannot be moved. The wet look can’t be exported.
Clip Studio Paint
4.9
Trial version
Professional tool for artists
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Wide selection of brushes. Brush customization option. Easy color selection. Large library of pre-set material images.
CONS: Can be overwhelming for beginners. Lesser learning materials compared to Photoshop.
Beauty Retouch-Face Makeup and Skin Smooth
5
Free
Beauty Retouch-Face Makeup and Skin Smooth - Photo retouching app
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Range of tools to enhance beauty. Smart facial recognition technology identifies touch up areas. Includes before/after comparison feature. Fast image processing.
CONS: No ability to adjust sensitivity of touch up tools. Removes features like freckles from individuals. Creates highly artificial, perfect skin tone. Facial recognition is imperfect and can modify incorrect areas.
Sweet Home 3D
3
Free
Design your ideal home on your Mac
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Easy to use. Excellent 3D walkarounds. Lots of furniture to choose from. Handles round rooms and walls. Auto-recovery from crashes.
CONS: Graphics aren't great. Not many preferences.
Mischief-Free... Sketch, Create, Explore
4.9
Free
A free program for mac
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PhotoPad Free Mac Photo Editing Software
2.8
Free
Free App for Photo Editors
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Compatible with tablets. Easy to use. Wide range of basic tools. Supports various file types.
CONS: Only compatible with the Mac. Limited organising system. Only suitable for novices. Not possible to search for photos.
Live Interior 3D
3.1
Trial version
Mac home and office interior design software
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Creates professional results relatively easily. Allows you to take screencasts and walkthroughs. Lots of templates to choose from.
CONS: Requires a lot of diskspace. Takes some time to understand and get to grips with.
Super Eraser for Mac
3.9
Trial version
Super Eraser for Mac is an InPaint for Mac to Remove Unwanted Objects from Image for Mac
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PicCollage
3.2
Trial version
Get Creative With Your Favourite Images Using Piccollage
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Easy to use. Lots of imaging options and effects. Options to use text.
CONS: Not all options available without paying a fee.
MacPaint X
2.3
Free
MS Paint style app for Macs based on MacPaint
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Easy to use. Similar to MS Paint. Supports lots of formats.
CONS: Lacks advanced editing options. Beta may be unstable.
FireAlpaca
3.5
Free
Free Tool for Artists
License
Free Download
Language
Platform
mac
PROS: Free to download and use. Large number of useful tools.
CONS: Tends to delete unsaved work. Can be rather slow at times.
Acorn
3.3
Trial version
Simple but powerful image editor
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Multiple window view. All tools are in one place. Sensitive brush strokes. Easier to use than Photoshop. Latest version adds lots of new handy features.
CONS: Lacks high-end image editing options. Lacks a pen selection tool. No iCloud integration.