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Photography (416 programs)

  1. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Snappy and easy to use. Creates great mosaics. Works with large image files seamlessly. Adjusting image settings is easy.
    CONS: Not a lot of configuration options. Certain parameters not explained well. Only square tiling available. Export can be slow at times.
  2. PROS: Offers support for retina displays. Similar to the Photoshop eraser tool. Errors can be corrected if necessary. Up to six family members can share this program.
    CONS: No option to remove the background with a single click. Additional plugins may be required. Controls are slightly confusing. No developer support or help documentation.
  3. PROS: A great alternative to programs such as Photoshop. Only 3.8 megabytes of memory is needed. One of the easiest image editing programs to use. Many filters are available.
    CONS: Not possible to create layers. Lesser-known formats might not be recognized. Perhaps too simplistic for some users. Only 64-bit processors are supported.
  4. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Automatic skin colour correction. Artistic effects. Clone skin tone. One-click removal of pimples.
    CONS: Automatic pimple removal no always accurate. Takes time to get used to. No option to share directly to social media. Not many tools available.
  5. PROS: Very easy interface. Drag and drop functionality. Adjustable sensitivity options. Fast scan time.
    CONS: Can miss some duplicates if sensitivity is set very high. Although easy to use, the interface takes some getting used to. Application is resource intensive when working. Can cause your system to slow down when scanning.
  6. 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.
  7. PROS: Simple, with a user-friendly interface. Can resize thousands of images at once. Preserves the original EXIF data of images. Also enables batch renaming and conversion.
    CONS: Large batch resizing can take a long time. Resizing can sometimes lead to quality loss. Lack of advanced options, like watermarking. No support for PDF, PSD or PDN formats.
  8. PROS: Real-time previews are offered. Drag-and-drop functions are supported. Users can share the finished products on social media. Photos can be manually re-sized.
    CONS: Photo cropping is said to be inaccurate. Images cannot be renamed to the specifications of the end user. Additional editing options are not supported. Incompatible with 32-bit processors.
  9. PROS: Contrast, hues and colors can be modified. One-click adjustments are excellent for beginners. High-definition formats are supported. An HDR image library can be accessed for inspiration.
    CONS: Most tools are available in free apps. Limited modification and editing options. Not possible to create layers. Is unable to support some image codecs.
  10. PROS: Easy setup. One click organization. Multiple inputs and outputs. Customized folders.
    CONS: Needs 64-bit processor. Organization could take more than a few minutes at times. Some pics may get lost in transit. Not updated frequently enough.
  11. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Extensive camera support. Non-destructive editing. Customisable presets. Real-time GPU acceleration.
    CONS: Mac OS 10.12.2 or later only. No option to change UI colour. No "de-haze" function. Only a basic set of editing features.
  12. PROS: Supports both video and image import options. Effects and text can be added easily. Allows specific sections of video to be converted. Huge range of options for editing the GIF.
    CONS: Some loss of video quality during conversion. Creating GIFs from images is time consuming. Only supports MOV, M4V, MP4, 3GP and 3G2 videos. May be too advanced for the most basic needs.
  13. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Easy to use. Flawless extraction process. Intuitive interface. No image size limits.
    CONS: Results are fairly limited. Cannot add new backgrounds. Not for photo editing experts. Variation in edges could be tough to catch sometimes.
  14. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Integrates seamlessly with Apple Photos. Simple drag and drop functionality. Add text with choice of fonts. Access many preset themes and layouts.
    CONS: Image editing functions are limited. Cannot open old Apple Photo projects. Limited selection of print types. No manual save option.
  15. PROS: Friendly interface. Automatic and manual tools. Wide selection of features. Create professional pictures with ease.
    CONS: Resource intensive. Navigating the program takes time. Limited OS support. No choice of file type when saving your work.
  16. PROS: Has a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface. Supports batch watermarking, renaming and resizing. Includes 17 watermark profiles and allows custom profiles. Text, image and combination watermarks all supported.
    CONS: Only exports in JPG, PNG, BMP and TIFF formats. Text watermark feature does not support return spacing. High-quality, large batch watermarking can take a while. Some built-in stickers cannot be edited sufficiently.
  17. PROS: Easy to use. Quick scanning and sorting. Free tool. Saves precious time and space.
    CONS: May flounder with raw files. Duplicate photo detection is not foolproof. Limited photo scanning options. UI needs some work.
  18. PROS: Automatically sync your photos. Multiple backups of your photos are created. Fast transfer times. Saves a lot of time.
    CONS: Lacks instructions. Doesn't support all file formats. Ties up network resources. Limited OS support.
  19. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Case-converts to six different cases. Twelve different file conversions may be undertaken. Prefix and postfix file names. Add numerical sequences to your file names.
    CONS: Only a minority of people will ever require this tool. You cannot customize it for specific word insertion. Needs more functions to be useful to programmers. Cannot alter a file’s meta data.
  20. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Easy to use. Create collages from templates. Fine-tune your artwork intuitively. Generate ready-to-print collages.
    CONS: Not as free as it seems. Intrusive watermarks. Some sizing issues due to bugs. Mid-quality output.

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