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Acorn

Acorn · North of Seattle, Washington, USA · founded 2003

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Acorn 8

$29.99one-time

For Mac only · macOS 14 or later

Every plan, in full

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AI features
Acorn offers machine-learning subject selection, background removal, and Super Resolution image resizing.secure.flyingmeat.net · read 11 Oct 2026
AI retouching
Yessecure.flyingmeat.net · read 20 Sep 2026
Automation
Acorn supports Apple Shortcuts, Automator, AppleScript, and JavaScript automation, and can run custom plugins.secure.flyingmeat.net · read 11 Oct 2026
Batch editing
Yessecure.flyingmeat.net · read 20 Sep 2026
Cloud sync
Nosecure.flyingmeat.net · read 20 Sep 2026
Data merge
Its Data Merge feature imports a CSV file to populate text and image fields across a project.secure.flyingmeat.net · read 11 Oct 2026
Editing tools
It supports non-destructive curves, levels, filters, layer masks, selections, vector shapes, and photo retouching tools.secure.flyingmeat.net · read 11 Oct 2026
File formats
Acorn can import formats including JPEG, PNG, HEIF, WebP, GIF, TIFF, PSD, PDF, RAW, SVG, and JPEG-XL, and export formats including JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, WebP, PSD, PDF, SVG, and JPEG-XL.secure.flyingmeat.net · read 11 Oct 2026
Image privacy
Acorn states that it does not transmit images to the cloud or over the network and performs operations locally on the Mac.secure.flyingmeat.net · read 11 Oct 2026
Layer editing
Yessecure.flyingmeat.net · read 20 Sep 2026
Maker
Flying Meat Inc. is a privately held independent software company just north of Seattle, founded in 2003 by Gus Mueller.secure.flyingmeat.net · read 11 Oct 2026
Masking tools
Yessecure.flyingmeat.net · read 20 Sep 2026
Photoshop compatibility
Acorn can open PSD images and preserve layers when possible, but Photoshop styles and editable text are not supported.secure.flyingmeat.net · read 11 Oct 2026
Platform
desktopsecure.flyingmeat.net · read 20 Sep 2026
Platform requirement
Acorn 8 requires macOS 14 or later and is a universal binary for Apple Silicon Macs.secure.flyingmeat.net · read 11 Oct 2026
Product
Acorn is an image editor for macOS.secure.flyingmeat.net · read 11 Oct 2026
Purchase model
Acorn is sold as a one-time license, with updates within the purchased major version included; major version upgrades have historically been paid and optional.secure.flyingmeat.net · read 11 Oct 2026
RAW photo support
Yessecure.flyingmeat.net · read 20 Sep 2026

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