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Free to try Flying Meat Mac Version 6.5.3 Full Specs. Editors' Rating. Acorn 2.5.1 2010-09-28 19:30:54 By jamesnotjim Pros. Acorn is an easy-to-use, affordable app suitable for general image editing and creation. It supports layers and is fine for creating web graphics and the like w/o shelling out hundreds. # Mac App Store Best of 2015 The Image Editor for Humans. Everyone needs to edit photos at some point, but not everyone has the time to learn complicated super pricey photo editing software. This is why we created Acorn. Add text and shapes to your digital pictures. Combine images together to crea. Acorn 5 for Mac review. If you're one of those people who long for the days when photo editors were simple and kept out of the way then Acorn is for you. Here's our review.
Developer(s) | Flying Meat Inc. |
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Initial release | September 10, 2007; 13 years ago |
Stable release | 6.5.3 (November 20, 2019; 10 months ago[1]) [±] |
Operating system | macOS |
Type | Raster graphics editor |
License | Proprietary |
Website | flyingmeat.com/acorn/ |
Acorn is a raster graphic editor for macOS developed by August Mueller of Flying Meat Inc, based out of Mukilteo, Washington, United States. Acorn was first released on September 10, 2007[2] and was built upon the framework of a previous image editing application of Flying Meat Inc., FlySketch.[3]
Acorn makes extensive use of Apple's Core Image framework for its image processing,.[4][5] The native file format of Acorn is .acorn. Acorn combines vector drawing with bitmap editing,[6] and has been described as an alternative to Photoshop.[7] Key features of Acorn include image filters, a custom color picker, a brush designer, and image editing tools such as crop, erase, paint, select, pan, zoom, move, clone, smudge, dodge, and burn.[8]
Major Features[edit]
- Layers based editing
- Layer masks and blending modes
- Multi-layer screenshots [9]
- Nondestructive stackable filters[10]
- Curves and levels
- Multi-stop live gradients
- Scriptable [11]
- Automator support [11]
- Built in brush designer to create custom brushes
- Photoshop brush import
- Vector shapes, Bézier pen tool, and text tools
- Shape processor
- Circle text tool
- RAW image import
- Multiple selection tools including quick mask and magic wand
- Smart layer export
- Web export
- Guides, grids, rulers, and snapping
- Native support for Apple’s retina displays
- Color profile management
- Deep color image support
- Documentation online and in ePub format
- Runs on Metal 2[12]
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Version history[edit]
Version | Initial Release Date | OS Compatibility | Notable Features |
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1.0 - 1.5.5[13][14] | September 10, 2007 | 10.4 - 10.10[15] | Initial release;[16] brush designer,[14] fancy crop, open and save JPEG 2000 images |
2.0 - 2.6.5[13] | September 13, 2009 | 10.6 - 10.10 [15] | Layered screenshots, rulers, RAW image support, 64 bit support, touchup tools, JSTalk scripting support, AppleScript support, layer groups, guides and snapping, layer masks, WebP |
3.0 - 3.5.2[13] | April 12, 2011 | 10.6 - 10.10 [15] | Layer styles,[17] quick mask, instant alpha,[9] live multi-stop gradients, new filters, add/subtract points on Bézier curves, full screen support, autosave and versions, retina canvas support,[18] smart layer export, web export scaling, new blending modes [19] |
4.0 - 4.5.7[13] | May 2, 2013 | 10.8 - 10.12 [15] | Nondestructive stackable filters,[7] curves adjustment,[11] vector line join style, multi-layer selection,[10] save selection with file, CMYK support when saving as JPEG and TIFF, editable image depth, sharing support, soft eraser, live font updates, live blending updates, share extension for Photos |
5.0 - 5.6[13] | August 20, 2015 | 10.10+ [15] | Shape processor, nondestructive curves and levels, improved PDF import, Photoshop brush import, image metadata editing, basic SVG support, deep color image support, circle text tool, new color picker, improved color management[20] |
6.0 - 6.3.3[13] | July 10, 2017 | 10.11+ [15] | Text on a path, clone tool works across layers and images, new Web Export features, smart layer export settings palette, new Bézier tools, color profiles, make shape from selection [21] |
Reviews and awards[edit]
- Houston Chronicle Acorn 4 review[22]
- The 25 Best Alternatives to Photoshop[23]
- Macworld Editor's Choice Award 2009[24]
- Mac App Store Best Apps of 2013[25]
- Mac App Store Best Apps of 2015
- 50 Mac Essentials #46 [6]
- Acorn 5: Tom's Mac Software Pick [26]
- Clash of the Image Editors: Acorn vs Pixelmator[27]
- Acorn 4 Macworld Review [7]
- Acorn 4 The Verge Review [11]
- 16 Essential Photo Editor Apps [28]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^'Acorn Release Notes'. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
- ^Kim, Arnold (September 10, 2007). 'New Mac Image Editor Acorn'. MacRumors. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
- ^Viticci, Frederico (December 18, 2012). 'Mac Stories Interviews Gus Mueller'. MacStories. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
- ^Lee, Mike; Meyers, Scott (2009). Learn Mac OS X Snow Leopard. New York, NY: Apress. p. 572. ISBN978-1-4302-1947-7.
- ^Mueller, August (August 21, 2015). 'Acorn, OS 10.11 El Capitan and You'. FlyingMeatBlog. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
- ^ abTurbell, Giles (February 21, 2012). 'Acorn is a Fine Image Editor for Everyone'. CultofMac. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
- ^ abcFriedman, Lex (May 1, 2013). 'Review: Acorn 4 adds impressive features and a smart new look'. MacWorld. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
- ^'Best Mac Photo Editing Software'. TopTenReviews. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
- ^ abGirard, David (October 30, 2011). 'The seed of something great: Acorn 3.1 reviewed'. ArsTechnica. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
- ^ abSumra, Husain (May 2, 2013). 'Acorn 4 image editor adds improved speed, enhanced user interface, and more'. MacRumors. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
- ^ abcdBlagdon, Jeff (May 2, 2013). 'Review: Acorn 4 flies through image editing with new filter UI, improved speed, and curves'. TheVerge. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
- ^'Acorn Feature List'. Flying Meat Inc. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
- ^ abcdef'Acorn Release Notes'. Flying Meat Inc. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
- ^ abBerka, Justin (January 5, 2009). 'Mac-based image editor Acorn bumped to version 1.5'. ArsTechnica. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
- ^ abcdef'Acorn FAQ'. Flying Meat Inc. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
- ^Chartier, David (September 10, 2007). 'Acorn? The OS X image editor we've been waiting for'. ArsTechnica. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
- ^Turnbull, Giles (April 20, 2011). 'Acorn image editor updated with new features, special price'. CultofMac. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
- ^Sorrel, Charlie (June 22, 2012). 'Acorn 3.3 to get awesome 'retina canvas''. CultofMac. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
- ^Smith, Barrie. 'Acorn Version 3.5.1 Image Editing Software'. DigitalPhotographySchool. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
- ^Keller, Joseph (August 20, 2015). 'Acorn 5 for Mac arrives to let you take control of shapes'. iMore. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
- ^'Acorn 6'. July 10, 2015. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
- ^'Acorn image editor worth scooping up'. The Houston Chronicle. February 19, 2015. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
- ^Gibbs, Samuel (May 6, 2013). 'The 25 Best Alternatives to Photoshop'. The Guardian. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
- ^'25th Annual Editor's Choice'. MacWorld. December 10, 2009. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
- ^Viticci, Frederico (December 17, 2013). 'Apple Posts 'Best of 2013' iTunes Lists'. MacStories. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
- ^Nelson, Tom (August 29, 2016). 'Acorn 5: Tom's Mac Software Pick'. LifeWire. Retrieved January 23, 2017.
- ^Lobo, Pedro (July 5, 2013). 'Clash of the Image Editors: Acorn vs Pixelmator'. MacAppstorm. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
- ^Stewart, Craig (August 4, 2016). '16 essential photo editor apps'. CreativeBloq. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
External links[edit]
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Questions?
Are there differences between the Direct and App Store versions of Acorn?
Yes, there are some small differences. Make sure to check out our larger FAQ for all the gory details.
Yes, there are some small differences. Make sure to check out our larger FAQ for all the gory details.
Does Acorn open up layered Photoshop files?
Yes! Acorn will open up layered 32bit PSD to the best of its ability. The only app that’s going to be 100% compatible with .psd files is the latest version of Adobe’s Photoshop of course.
Yes! Acorn will open up layered 32bit PSD to the best of its ability. The only app that’s going to be 100% compatible with .psd files is the latest version of Adobe’s Photoshop of course.
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Does Acorn use a subscription?
Nope! We have a simple philosophy- you buy a thing, you get a thing.
Nope! We have a simple philosophy- you buy a thing, you get a thing.
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I’m not running 10.11+, can I still use Acorn?
Here’s the lowdown: Acorn 6 requires 10.11+. Acorn 5 requires 10.10+. Acorn 4 requires 10.8+. Both Acorn 2 and 3 require 10.6+. Acorn 1.5.5 runs on 10.4+. If you wish to purchase Acorn 1, 3, 4, or 5 go ahead and buy Acorn 6. Acorn 5.6.5 will accept Acorn 6 registration numbers. But if you need an Acorn 4, 3, 1 registration, email [email protected] and let us know your registration name and number and we will make you a new one that works with an older version of Acorn.
Here’s the lowdown: Acorn 6 requires 10.11+. Acorn 5 requires 10.10+. Acorn 4 requires 10.8+. Both Acorn 2 and 3 require 10.6+. Acorn 1.5.5 runs on 10.4+. If you wish to purchase Acorn 1, 3, 4, or 5 go ahead and buy Acorn 6. Acorn 5.6.5 will accept Acorn 6 registration numbers. But if you need an Acorn 4, 3, 1 registration, email [email protected] and let us know your registration name and number and we will make you a new one that works with an older version of Acorn.
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How do I grab and older version of Acorn?
You can grab previous releases on our FAQ.
You can grab previous releases on our FAQ.
Want to know more?
Make sure to check out our extensive documentation and FAQ, and we’re of course always ready to answer questions at [email protected]
Make sure to check out our extensive documentation and FAQ, and we’re of course always ready to answer questions at [email protected]