Apple Photos Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to Apple Photos for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac alternative is XnView MP. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try nomacs or digiKam. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Apple Photos and many of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Apple Photos are Ente Photos, PhotoPrism, qView and Adobe Lightroom.

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  1. XnView MP icon
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    XnView MP

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    Comprehensive photo management software for viewing, batch converting, editing and resizing images and creating thumbnail sheets.

    136 XnView MP alternatives
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    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  Media library
    2.  Batch image manipulation
    3.  Batch Editing
    4.  Thumbnails
    5.  Sorting by tags
    6.  Multi Platform
    7.  Remove EXIF Data
    8.  Batch conversion
    9.  Batch processing
    10.  EXIF Editing
    11.  Cross-Platform
    12.  Portable
    13.  Batch Rename Files
    14.  Watermark images
    15.  Dark Mode
    16.  File Tagging
    17.  Geotagged Photos
    18.  Photo effects
    19.  Multiple languages
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    • This alternative is disputed. XnView MP is a legitimate Apple Photos alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • XnView MP is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Apple Photos.

    • XnView MP is Free Personal and ProprietaryApple Photos is Free and Proprietary
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    nomacs

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    nomacs is a free, open source image viewer, which supports multiple platforms. You can use it for viewing all common image formats including RAW and psd images.

    84 nomacs alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • Flathub
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Multiplatform
    2.  Image browser
    3.  Crop images
    4.  Support for SVG
    5.  RAW Photo Editors
    6.  Portable
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Frameless
    9.  Open PSD files
    10.  Multi panel
    11.  Built-in editor
    12.  Batch processing
    13.  Image Sharing
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  4. digiKam icon
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    digiKam

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    digiKam is an advanced digital photo management application which makes importing and organizing digital photos a "snap". The photos are organized in albums which can be sorted chronologically, by folder layout or by custom collections.

    92 digiKam alternatives
    Image editor

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Qt
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    Import from camera
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    Tagging

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No registration required
    4.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  Tag based
    2.  Geotagged Photos
    3.  Facial Recognition
    4.  Tagging
    5.  Raw editing
    6.  File Tagging
    7.  RAW Photo Editors
    8.  Image stacking
    9.  Built-in Photo editor
    10.  Photo Recovery
    11.  Workflow
    12.  Geotagging
    13.  Dark Mode
    14.  Raw View
    15.  Raw import
    16.  Multiplatform Export
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  6. Ente Photos icon
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    Ente Photos

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    End-to-end encrypted alternative to Google Photos / iCloud Photos, that makes it easy to backup and share photos and videos.

    115 Ente Photos alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Self-Hosted

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Photo Storage
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Encrypted Backup
    4.  Shared Folders
    5.  Automatic Backup
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Two-factor Authentication
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Built-in viewer
    10.  Selective Synchronization
    11.  Geotagged Photos
    12.  Passkey Support
    13.  Batch Editing
    14.  File Tagging
    15.  Real time collaboration
    16.  AES-256 Encryption
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    Ente Photos VS Apple Photos

    Is Ente Photos a good alternative to Apple Photos?
     

    • Ente Photos is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Apple Photos.

    • Ente Photos is Freemium and Open SourceApple Photos is Free and Proprietary
    • Ente Photos is Privacy focusedApple Photos is not according to our users
  7. PhotoPrism icon
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    PhotoPrism

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    PhotoPrism® is an AI-Powered Photos App for the Decentralized Web. It makes use of the latest technologies to tag and find pictures automatically without getting in your way. You can run it at home, on a private server, or in the cloud.

    109 PhotoPrism alternatives
    Enjoy browsing your photo collection with our intuitive Progressive Web App — whether it’s on a phone, tablet, or desktop computer.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • DigitalOcean
    • Self-Hosted
    • FreeBSD
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Docker
    The app includes four high-resolution world maps to bring back the memories of your favorite trips. Our privacy-preserving backend services provide worldwide location information to enrich your pictures with details such as state, city, and category.
    Original media and sidecar files are scanned for Exif and XMP data as well as proprietary metadata, including Google Photos JSON. The combined information is normalized and merged.
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    The UI provides a native app-like experience, and you can conveniently install it on the home screen of all major operating systems and mobile devices.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  AI-Powered
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Decentralized
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Automatic Tagging
    2.  Facial Recognition
    3.  Geocoding
    4.  WebDAV Sync
    5.  Photo Gallery
    6.  Progressive Web App
    7.  Smart Albums
    8.  Android Sync
    9.  Geotagging
    10.  Dark Mode
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  8. qView icon
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    qView

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    qView is a Qt-based image viewer designed to be practical and minimal, available for Windows, macOS, and Linux

    98 qView alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Properties

    1.  Minimalistic
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Fullscreen support
    2.  QT Based
    3.  Portable
    4.  Dark Mode
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  10. Adobe Lightroom icon
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    Adobe Lightroom

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    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.

    118 Adobe Lightroom alternatives
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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  Nested Folders
    3.  Slideshow Maker
    4.  Built-in Photo editor
    5.  File Organizer
    6.  Facial Recognition
    7.  Batch Editing
    8.  Optimized for Mobile
    9.  Mobile friendly
    10.  Workflow
    11.  Non Destructive Editing
    12.  File Tagging
    13.  Color Picker
    14.  Cloud Sync
    15.  Batch Rename Files
    16.  Drawing Tablet Support
    17.  Hardware Accelerated
    18.  Remove Unwanted Objects
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    Guest

    Only cloud version, no desktop, must pay month fee... really expensive

    Negative comment •Jul 30, 2018
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    ChangeMachine

    Another proprietary black box where it's oh-so convenient to get your photos in, and a huge pain to get them back out en masse? No thanks.

    Positive comment •Feb 2, 2023
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    • Most users think Adobe Lightroom is a great Apple Photos alternative.

    • Adobe Lightroom is the most popular commercial alternative to Apple Photos.

    • Adobe Lightroom is Paid and ProprietaryApple Photos is Free and Proprietary
  11. ACDSee Photo Studio icon
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    ACDSee Photo Studio

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    ACDSee Photo Studio is an application for viewing, organizing, and editing digital photos. It also allows for image sharing on social media or the developer's website. The Home 2024 version introduces new features such as 2-way embedding of Category and Keyword Metadata...

    170 ACDSee Photo Studio alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Facial Recognition
    2.  Built-in Image editor
    3.  RAW Photo Editors
    4.  Find similar images
    5.  RAW-Conversion
    6.  Photo effects
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Geotagging
    9.  Support for 4K
    10.  Support for Layers
    11.  Batch Editing
    12.  Batch Rename Files
    13.  Color Picker
    14.  Built-in Image viewer
    15.  Catalogue local images
    16.  Onedrive integration
    17.  Built-in archiver
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  12. Piwigo icon
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    Piwigo

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    Manage your photo collection with Piwigo Piwigo is open source photo gallery software for the web. Designed for organisations, teams and individuals.

    117 Piwigo alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  On-premises software
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  Watermark images
    5.  Photo Gallery
    6.  Access Control
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  13. Photon Studio icon
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    Photon Studio

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    Photon Studio grabs the latest photo taken with Photon Camera on your iPhone, and allows you to easily display it on your iPad, Apple Silicon Mac, or another iPhone connected to an external monitor.

    21 Photon Studio alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Mac
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    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Live Preview
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Favorites
    4.  Bluetooth Support
    5.  Image Preview
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  14. Adobe Bridge icon
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    Adobe Bridge

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    Bridge CC gives you centralized access to all the files and assets you need for your creative projects. Organize personal and team assets, batch edit with ease, add watermarks, set centralized color preferences, and even upload your photos to Adobe Stock.

    55 Adobe Bridge alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Interface
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    Metadata panel

    Properties

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Features

    1.  File Tagging
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Batch Editing
    4.  File keyword
    5.  Batch processing
    6.  Convert images to PDF
    7.  Support for Batch Mode
    8.  File Organizer
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  15. Luminar Neo icon
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    Luminar Neo

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    Luminar Neo is a RAW photo editing software with advanced AI features. It uses GenAI technology to remove unwanted components, extend image boundaries, and encourage creative editing. It also includes tools like object remover and background eraser.

    69 Luminar Neo alternatives
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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Photos
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • visionOS
    • Adobe Lightroom
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    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  Support for Layers
    3.  Live Preview
    4.  Colour Grading
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Non Destructive Editing
    7.  Color Picker
    8.  Remove Image Background
    9.  Raw converter
    10.  Photographic filters
    11.  Image Filters
    12.  Curve Manipulation
    13.  Image resizing
    14.  Photo effects
    15.  Lightroom Integration
    16.  Color correction
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    Comments about Luminar Neo as an Alternative to Apple Photos
     
    altersoft

    its photo editor, not photo manager!

    Negative comment •May 18, 2021
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    • Luminar Neo is Paid and ProprietaryApple Photos is Free and Proprietary
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