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Recently, we spent over 50 hours testing 10 Mac photo editing programs. We compared the programs' editing capabilities by importing the same group of photos into each one and applying the same edits. We also took into account how easy each program is to use, preferring those that are powerful as well as easy to learn. We further evaluated each software’s photo organizing features, including how many categorization and search options it offers. After all our testing was said and done, CyberLink PhotoDirector Ultra 10 stood out as the best Mac photo editing software. We think it is a good fit for users of any skill level, but it has features that make it especially good for beginners. To find out if this software is a good option for you, check out CyberLink’s 30-day free trial.

Best Overall

CyberLink PhotoDirector Ultra 10

PhotoDirector not only offers some of the easiest-to-use editing tools, it also offers one of the best photo organizing systems we've seen.

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Best Budget

Pixelmator 3.3

Pixelmator 3.3 is easy to learn and costs less than many other programs. It is compatible with a wide range of file types and offers editing tools to enhance your images like a pro.

Best Alternative to Photoshop

Affinity Photo

This software's tools are comparable to Adobe Photoshop. One of the biggest differences between the two programs is Affinity's lower-cost.

Product	Price	Overall Rating	Pricing	Editing Tools	Organizing	File Compatibility & Sharing	Trial	Ease of Use Score	Filter Presets	Editing Tools Score	Photo Organizing Score	Supported Image File Formats	Sharing Options Score	Help & Support Score	Minimum OS X Supported
CyberLink PhotoDirector Ultra 10	View Deal	4.5/5	6.8	9.5	10	9.5	30 Days	100%	42	100%	100%	7	100%	84%	10.9
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018	View Deal	4/5	6.5	9.3	7.8	9.8	30 Days	100%	98	96%	86%	10	100%	100%	10.11
Acorn 6	View Deal	4/5	9.5	10	2.3	10	14 Days	90%	139	99%	29%	12	100%	84%	10.11
Corel AfterShot Pro 3	View Deal	4/5	7.8	6.8	9.5	5	30 Days	100%	21	86%	86%	4	80%	100%	10.9
Pixelmator 3.3	View Deal	3.5/5	9.5	7.5	4	8.8	30 Days	90%	126	89%	43%	10	80%	84%	10.6.6
Affinity Photo 5	View Deal	3.5/5	8.5	9.8	1.8	9.3	10 Days	90%	36	100%	29%	10	90%	92%	10.7
PhotoPad Photo Editor	View Deal	3.5/5	10	6.5	4	5.3	Unlimited	90%	15	86%	43%	6	70%	92%	10.4.4
DxO PhotoLab Elite Edition	View Deal	3/5	5.8	5.3	8.8	5	31 Days	85%	37	76%	86%	3	80%	92%	10.11
ACDSee Photo Studio for Mac 4	View Deal	3/5	6.8	3	9.5	5.3	30 Days	90%	2	68%	86%	6	60%	92%	10.12
Luminar 2018	View Deal	3/5	8	6.5	1.8	7	14 Days	90%	67	81%	29%	6	80%	84%	10.1

Best Overall

CyberLink PhotoDirector Ultra 10

PhotoDirector 365 Monthly

$14.99

PhotoDirector 365 Yearly

$43.99

PhotoDirector 10 Ultra

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It's easy for beginners.

The photo organizer is one of the best we've seen.

You need to pay for technical phone support.

Experienced editors might take awhile adjusting to the interface.

CyberLink PhotoDirector Ultra is one of the easiest programs to use, which makes it ideal for beginners.

Experienced users will also find that it offers the tools needed to edit and organize their work. You can arrange your photos using a star rating system, color labels, keyword tags and even by tagging specific people's faces. There is a wide range of editing tools and we found that they work super well when making changes. The object removal tool was especially impressive, removing unwanted elements and replacing the space believably. We also found an easy HDR feature and lens distortion correction tools. Unfortunately, there were no vector graphics tools.
The interface is built differently than many other photo editing programs. Instead of displaying toolbar icons, the program is split into category tabs, which contain various editing tools. Instead of simply clicking on the cloning brush icon in the toolbar, you'll need to click on the 'People Beautifier' tab in the 'Edit' section to access this feature. PhotoDirector works with the most common image file types including PSD, JPG, TIFF and RAW files. This software also makes it easy to post your favorite images directly to Facebook or send your photos to loved ones using email from within the program. You'll find tutorials and a FAQs page on the website. While emailing the company is free, you have to pay for a phone support plan if you want to get technical help.

Best Budget

Pixelmator 3.3

Pixelmator

This program has background removal software.

The interface is simple and easy for beginners to use.

There are no lens distortion correction tools.

Pixelmator 3.3 is a less-expensive photo editor with advanced editing capabilities. Considering all included tools, this is a very good value.

You get all the basic tools such as red-eye removal, selection tools, and color management, along with more advanced tools like background removal, creative filters and automatic editing options. Unfortunately, while the program works in layers, you cannot apply layer masks to your images. You also cannot easily fix lens distortion, create HDR images or stitch together panoramas with this software. There is no organizing system, so you will have to purchase a dedicated program if you want that capability. You can, however, view your photos' EXIF information.
Pixelmator works with the most common image files, including RAW, JPEG, TIFF, PNG, GIF, PSD and PDF. It can also help you optimize your photos for online usage. You can post photos directly onto social media sites such as Facebook, or email photos from within the program, but there is no online photo gallery. Also, you cannot make animated GIFs with this software.
If you want help with Pixelmator, there are various video tutorials, FAQs and even a user forum to help you learn and find answers. If you want to contact a representative, you can do so via email.

Best Alternative to Photoshop

Affinity Photo

It has powerful, professional-level editing tools.

It works with a range o

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