Aperture Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to Aperture for Mac and since it's discontinued a lot of people are looking for a replacement. The best Mac alternative is digiKam, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Aperture and 19 are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Aperture are darktable, RawTherapee, Adobe Lightroom and ACDSee Photo Studio.

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  1. digiKam icon

    digiKam

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    digiKam is an advanced digital photo management tool that simplifies importing and organizing photos into albums. It supports various formats including RAW, features tagging, metadata management, duplicate finder, photo editing, sharing, GPS data handling, and has cross-platform compatibility.

    104 digiKam alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Qt
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    • digiKam is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Aperture.

    • digiKam is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Aperture.

    • digiKam is Free and Open SourceAperture is Paid and Proprietary
    • digiKam is Privacy focusedAperture is not according to our users
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    darktable

     339 likes

    Open source non-destructive RAW editor and virtual darkroom with zoomable lighttable, database-driven organization, HDR and EXR support, floating-point workflow, batch exporting, and advanced editing for photography and scientific imaging across platforms.

    70 darktable alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about darktable as an Alternative to Aperture
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    all of aperture and lightroom in one app

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • darktable is Free and Open SourceAperture is Paid and Proprietary
    • darktable is Privacy focusedAperture is not according to our users
  4. RawTherapee icon

    RawTherapee

     233 likes

    Raw photo processing software with advanced control over demosaicing. Ideal for newcomers, semi-professionals, and professionals. Supports HDR DNGs, JPGs, and TIFFs, with in-house enhancements for some camera models. Open-source, lacks digital asset management.

    58 RawTherapee alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about RawTherapee as an Alternative to Aperture
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    Raw Therapee is mainly a RAW converter, while Aperture is a full size photo management software

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • RawTherapee is Free and Open SourceAperture is Paid and Proprietary
    • RawTherapee is Privacy focusedAperture is not according to our users
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    ACDSee Photo Studio

    Offers organization, viewing, and editing tools for digital images, supports over 700 RAW formats, enables metadata embedding and syncing, dynamic category and keyword filters, workflow optimizations, non-destructive edits, detai...

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    Adobe Lightroom

     469 likes

    Maximize your photo editing and organizing abilities across platforms with non-destructive editing in high resolution and 1 TB of cloud storage. Harness simple tools like sliders to achieve your ideal image and automatically apply tags. Access and utilize Lightroom on mobile, web, or desktop.

    125 Adobe Lightroom alternatives

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    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Switching from Apeture to Lightroom was super easy the systems are very similar and both easy to operate!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Adobe Lightroom is a great Aperture alternative, some don't.

    • Adobe Lightroom is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Aperture.

    • Adobe Lightroom is the most popular commercial alternative to Aperture.

    • Adobe Lightroom is Paid and ProprietaryAperture is also Paid and Proprietary
  7. ACDSee Photo Studio icon

    ACDSee Photo Studio

     147 likes

    Offers organization, viewing, and editing tools for digital images, supports over 700 RAW formats, enables metadata embedding and syncing, dynamic category and keyword filters, workflow optimizations, non-destructive edits, detailed image preview, and sharing options.

    170 ACDSee Photo Studio alternatives

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    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  8. Polarr icon

    Polarr

     119 likes

    Offers advanced filters, high-precision color and light tools, clarity, dehaze, batch export, watermarking, custom filter creation, touch and mouse access, infinite undo, HSL/RGB curves, blending, and workspace customization for versatile editing needs.

    139 Polarr alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Capture One

     35 likes

    Capture One is a leading raw converter and workflow software which enables photographers to reduce the time and effort required to deliver astounding ready-to-use images with excellent color and detail.

    54 Capture One alternatives

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    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. Adobe Elements icon

    Adobe Elements

     83 likes

    Comprehensive photo editing tool with AI-powered automation and easy step-by-step guidance. It includes unique creation tools, layer support, facial recognition, and organizes your photos seamlessly. Available as a one-time purchase, no subscription required, with cloud sync for flexibility.

    148 Adobe Elements alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  12. Apple Photos icon

    Apple Photos

     57 likes

    Photos is a digital photograph manipulation application developed by Apple, intended to be less complex than its predecessor iPhoto .

    120 Apple Photos alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Handicapped version of Aperture

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Editing option are very limited. No good for the professional.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. Apple Photos is a legitimate Aperture alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Apple Photos is Free and ProprietaryAperture is Paid and Proprietary
  13. Corel AfterShot Pro icon

    Corel AfterShot Pro

     30 likes

    Digital photography software with ultra-fast RAW processing, non-destructive editing, seamless Photoshop workflow, batch processing, HDR features, and customizable workspaces for creative efficiency.

    65 Corel AfterShot Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  14. CyberLink PhotoDirector icon

    CyberLink PhotoDirector

     7 likes

    Enjoy a professional, intuitive photo workflow from CyberLink with tools for advanced editing, management, and enhancement. Native RAW support ensures authentic color and seamless flow from import to final output, offering a complete and non-destructive editing experience.

    57 CyberLink PhotoDirector alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  15. Picktorial icon

    Picktorial

     3 likes

    Professional-quality, smooth and intuitive photo editing - without the learning curve. Catalog free, cheap, fast and fun!.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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