Mac-native image editor with machine-learning enhancement tools.
Why we recommend it
Deeply integrated with macOS and a one-time purchase, it covers the majority of what most designers actually use Photoshop for.
Strengths
- One-time purchase
- Excellent macOS integration and performance
- Strong ML upscaling and denoise
Drawbacks
- Mac only
- Fewer advanced compositing features than Photoshop
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