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The photo editor for photographers who chase feeling over formula.

Aphera is the lightning-fast RAW photo editor built natively for Mac, with a from-scratch imaging pipeline, modern color science informed by film, and a workflow designed to disappear. Watch a video walkthrough on the basics ↗

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No credit card required. Requires macOS 15+ and Apple Silicon. Changelog: Version 1.4

Aphera workflow excellence

Colors that feel alive

Film-inspired colors and handcrafted Looks bring authentic analog character to digital files. Professional color grading without the learning curve.

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  • Looks libraryUse handcrafted aesthetic presets or build your own
  • Modern color scienceImaging pipeline built from scratch, informed by the past and built for the future
  • Image FormationBring RAW images to life using Aphera's 2499 or your own LUTs
  • RAW controlsDenoise and highlight recovery to restore details in the RAW image
  • Lens correctionsProfiles for 100s of cameras to correct distortion and vignetting
  • Cinema-style effectsAdd character to your photos with grain, halation, and diffusion
  • Real film LUTsBring in Fujifilm's own GFX Eterna Film Simulation LUTs, or any cinema LUT from ARRI, RED, and Sony

Edit at the speed of thought

See changes instantly on 100MP RAW files. Rate, reject, and export without waiting — built natively for Apple Silicon.

  • Real, measured speed100 100MP RAW files import in about a minute on an M2 Max — 25% faster than the previous release
  • Keyboard-driven workflowEdit an entire shoot without touching the mouse
  • Bulk operationsEdit hundreds of photos at once
  • Instant startupLaunch and start editing in seconds
  • Snappy navigationBrowse thousands of RAWs with instant response
  • Native Mac performanceBuilt from scratch for Apple Silicon

Build your system, repeat it

Project-based organization keeps every shoot self-contained. Apply your signature style with one keystroke, export with flexible presets.

  • Looks systemYour signature style, one keystroke away
  • Project-based organizationEach shoot is self-contained and portable
  • Advanced culling toolsStar ratings, rejections, custom groups
  • Copy/paste adjustmentsMatch edits across similar photos instantly
  • Export presetsConsistent output using Archival, Web, Social, or custom configurations
  • Naming patternsTokens for naming projects and exports
  • Non-destructive editingOriginals always safe, edit fearlessly
  • Multi-format exportJPEG, PNG, TIFF, HEIF (8/10/16-bit)

What people are saying

A lot of software removes distractions from photos. Aphera removes distractions from software, and it’s now the first and often last step in my workflow for sorting, selecting and editing photos.

This process used to feel overwhelming with options. Now I keep the telephone wires and whatnot to favor enhancing an image over changing it. Results feel true to life and the process is more enjoyable. I’m a fan.

Chris Glass

I don’t want photo editing to feel like a chore, and Aphera is the first editor that truly makes my editing routine feel more like a ritual. I can rapidly cull my shots and apply adjustments with keyboard shortcuts without fidgeting endlessly with sliders. That power is still there, but the interface doesn’t make me miss it.

Paul Stamatiou

... It's not for everyone for sure - but thats exactly the point. It's not trying to do all-the-things, but is laser-focused on the important parts and intentionally does them really well. It's fast, modern and opinionated, with the care and quality I associate with the very best indie Mac apps.

Al Power

The photo editor of my dreams!

I’m so serious - a Mac-assed Mac app, with a fantastic interface, and proper color management (finally!). To be able to consistently apply the same Look to both iPhone and Fuji RAWs, since everything is operating from the same “common place”, is really powerful. It’s made me want to go out and take photos again, something I haven’t felt in a long time, as it’s eliminated the friction of processing images after a shoot.

Jackson Hayes

Aphera is the perfect blend of lightweight, responsive, and powerful for my photo editing workflow. It makes culling, color grading, and tweaking my shots fast and fun. The built-in aesthetic presets offer excellent foundations, and the imaging pipeline allows immense flexibility. Plus, the team is very responsive and constantly improving it. Aphera doesn't do everything, but if its feature set fits your needs, give it a try! It is a joy to use in the way that only a well-crafted tool can be.

Matt West

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