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7 Photo Management Apps to Replace Aperture and iPhoto

The best replacements for Aperture and iPhoto

By Tom Nelson Tom Nelson Writer Tom Nelson is an engineer, programmer, network manager, and computer network and systems designer who has written for Other World Computing,and others. Tom is also president of Coyote Moon, Inc., a Macintosh and Windows consulting firm. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on September 14, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Apps Best Apps Payment Services A good photo management app allows you to track all your images in one location with cloud access and organizational tools. Rudimentary editing features, while useful, are not entirely necessary. Here's our list of the best currently available photo management apps you can use in place of Aperture or iPhoto. There are other photo editing and management apps available, including a number of free web-based offerings. 01 of 07

Photos

This is Apple's replacement for iPhoto, which was discontinued in 2014. It offers a simple interface with basic editing features, iCloud library access, professional printing, and sharing functions. With seamless iOS integration, it is the natural replacement for any Apple user who is used to the iPhoto experience. Aperture and PC users may have a tougher time making the transition. 02 of 07

AfterShot Pro 3

It's not an app, per se, but Corel's photo management and editing app deserves a close look. Its RAW conversion speed and bulk processing capabilities make AfterShot a leading contender when it comes to workflow. It also includes a photo asset management system, with a very fast search and tagging system. The standard price is $79.99; a demo is available. AfterShot Pro 3 03 of 07

Lyn

This lightweight and very fast media browser can replace many of the basic features of iPhoto and even some features of Aperture. It provides editing tools that are easy to use and supports a wide range of image types. Lyn is $20; a fully-featured demo is available. Lyn 04 of 07

Unbound

Unbound is a fast photo manager that will leave iPhoto libraries in the dust when it comes to organizing and viewing photos. Unbound uses standard Finder folders for image organization, which can make backup and recovery of images a bit easier. Unbound is available for free from the website, but as of 2020 will feature no new updates or versions. Unbound 05 of 07

Emulsion

This pro-level cataloging app, which happens to be available at a competitive price of $50, offers many of the library management capabilities found in the departed Aperture and iPhoto apps. One feature I really like is the ability to assign an external image editor that will be used by Emulsion for photo manipulation. The emulsion can also make use of an Aperture plug-in you may already have. Emulsion 06 of 07

GraphicConverter

GraphicConverter from Lemke Software is an old standby for Mac users who need to perform basic image format conversions as well as limited editing. The newest versions of this app bring more powerful editing functions and the ability to work directly with image libraries you've created on your Mac. GraphicConverter 07 of 07

Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Lightroom and Aperture have long been the top professional photo management apps for the Mac. Many photographers have built their photo workflow using one or the other as the key image management app in their businesses. Lightroom may be a logical direction to move in, but first Adobe will need to come up with a graceful and easy way to migrate Aperture libraries, as well as offer equivalent workflow utilities. Adobe Lightroom Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire The 10 Best To-Do List Apps of 2022 Why Are Photos Stored in a DCIM Folder? What Is Burst Mode and How to Use It How to Photograph Running Water With a DSLR How to Back Up Your Photos or iPhoto Library The 10 Best Camera Apps for iPhone in 2022 Top Digital Photo Software for Family Photos What Is Aperture? The Best Mac Desktop Publishing Software of 2022 Mastering Shutter Priority Mode on Your DSLR Personalize the Mac's Desktop Wallpaper With Your Own Pictures Using iPhone Photo Albums The 9 Best Apps for Fixing Blurry Pictures The 7 Best Camera Apps for Android in 2022 The 6 Best HDR Camera Apps of 2022 How to Fix Olympus Mirrorless Camera Problems Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies