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Acorn

Affordable image editor for Mac

A Mac image editor with layers, filters, vector tools and RAW support, aimed at people who find Photoshop too heavy.

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Pricing: Paid

Platforms: Mac

Categories: Images, Design

Acorn is an alternative to

Photoshop · Pixelmator

Acorn compared with similar tools

ProductPriceOpen sourceSelf-hostPlatforms
AcornPaid––Mac
PhotopeaFree plan––Web
GIMPFreeYes–Mac, Windows, Linux
ON1 Photo RAWPaid––Mac, Windows, iOS, Android
Luminar NeoPaid––Mac, Windows
FotorFree plan––Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android
Paint.NETFree plan––Windows

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Questions

Is Acorn free?

Acorn is a paid product.

What platforms does Acorn run on?

Acorn is available for Mac.

What are some alternatives to Acorn?

Similar indie products include Photopea, GIMP, ON1 Photo RAW, Luminar Neo and 4 more.

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