Photography (465 programs)

Pros: Easy to use. Multiple lighting effects. Customizations. Convenient share and export options.

Cons: Editing options are minimal. File sizes aren’t displayed. Limited special effects range. Requires a 64-bit computer.

Pros: Automatically update. Exclude lists.

Cons: Lengthy load times. Can't see photos from your desktop.

Pros: Slider. Sharpening, shadow and outline.

Cons: Hard to browse through Finder view. Slideshow feature crashes.

Pros: Streamlined. Don't need a .Mac account.

Cons: Can take a bit of time to set up FTP and feeds.

Pros: Organize by tags. HDR support. Find and remove duplicates. Create panoramas.

Cons: Slow. Weak interface.

Pros: Contains very little jargon or esoteric phrasing. Explains how to retouch, print and create slideshows. Learn how to use GPS tags and import images. Suitable for very beginners.

Cons: The app is full of spelling and grammar mistakes. Some tutorials are pieced together from free online content. Like an e-book that you have to install. Doesn’t cover advanced topics or advanced techniques.