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AcornDeveloper(s)Flying Meat Inc.
Initial releaseSeptember 10, 2007; 13 years ago
Stable release6.5.3 (November 20, 2019; 10 months ago[1]) [±]
Operating systemmacOS
TypeRaster graphics editor
LicenseProprietary
Websiteflyingmeat.com/acorn/
Image enhancement for RAW and JPEG files (was DxO Optics Pro).
Acorn is an image editor for MacOS 10.11 and later, including MacOS 10.15 Catalina. Version 6.6.2.Read the full release notes.Also available on the App Store One of a kind, no subscriptions, no hassle.
Name: Acorn 5 – The Image Editor for Humans Version: 5.6.1 Release Date: January 24, 2017 Language: English Developer: Flying Meat Inc. Acorn Image Editor: Image editor and graphics creator for macOS: Flying Meat Inc. September 10, 2007: 5.6.2 January 24, 2017: Proprietary: Adobe Fireworks. Alternative to Photoshop targeted at web designers, discontinued after CS6 Macromedia: 1998: CS6 / 12.0: May 7, 2012: Discontinued Proprietary: Adobe Photoshop: Professional image editor.
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]

Developer(s)	Flying Meat Inc.
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/

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]
Version history[edit]VersionInitial Release DateOS CompatibilityNotable Features
1.0 - 1.5.5[13][14]September 10, 200710.4 - 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, 200910.6 - 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, 201110.6 - 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, 201310.8 - 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, 201510.10+ [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, 201710.11+ [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.
Online Bitmap EditorExternal links[edit]Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Acorn_(software)&oldid=963633399'

Version	Initial Release Date	OS Compatibility	Notable Features
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]

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]
Version history[edit]VersionInitial Release DateOS CompatibilityNotable Features
1.0 - 1.5.5[13][14]September 10, 200710.4 - 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, 200910.6 - 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, 201110.6 - 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, 201310.8 - 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, 201510.10+ [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, 201710.11+ [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.
Online Bitmap EditorExternal links[edit]Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Acorn_(software)&oldid=963633399'
Description
Name: Acorn 5 – The Image Editor for Humans
 Version: 5.6.1
 Release Date: January 24, 2017
 Language: English
 Developer: Flying Meat Inc.
 MAS Rating: 4+
 Mac Platform: Intel
 OS Version: OS X 10.10 or later
 Processor type(s) & speed: 64-bit processor
 Web Site: http://flyingmeat.com/acorn/
 Mac App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/app/acorn-5-image-editor-for-humans/id1019272813?mt=12
Extract xip windows. Overview:
Acorn 5 2 – Bitmap Image Editor DownloadEveryone 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 create a photo collage. Work with layers to touch up your favorite photos or make something entirely new from scratch. Do all this and more with Acorn!
 Powerful Layer Capabilities
 * Over 25 different non-destructive blending mode options.
 * There is no limit to the number of layers and group layers, so you are never held back in creating complex intricate images.
 * Use layer masks to block out unwanted areas of your image or to expose layers below.
 * Transform, rotate, move, lock, merge, delete, and duplicate your layers quickly and easily.
 * Use Acorn's snapping to line things up perfectly. Snap to grid, guides, selections, shapes, layers, and the canvas.
 Filters, Layer Styles, and Effects
 * Apply endless combinations of layer styles and non-destructive filters to create unique effects.
 * Save and modify your filters even after you've closed and re-opened your Acorn image.
 * Customize your own presets and use the on-canvas controls to get things looking just right.
 * Tilt shift, vignette, shadow, distortions, blurs, and over a hundred additional effects. Adding effects to your images has never been so easy.
 * Use non-destructive curves and levels to adjust the individual color channels to perfect the mid-tones, shadows, highlights, and contrast in your images.
 The Tools You Need
 * Powerful eraser tools like instant alpha make removing photo backgrounds and other unwanted pixels from your images both fast and fun.
 * Use traditional photography techniques like dodge and burn to highlight and darken your images.
 * Acorn's customizable clone, blur, and smudge brushes will have your photos looking great.
 * Acorn features brushes that let you draw and sketch right on your image. Use a track pad, mouse, or even a tablet.
 * Create your own brushes using Acorn's built in brush designer, or add to your brush library by importing photoshop brushes.
 * Use Acorn's multi-stop live gradients to create beautiful linear and radial gradients for vector shape and bitmap layers.
 * Create custom selections, invert, feather, and even add a corner radius. Quickly select an entire color using the magic wand.
 * Quickmask mode allows you to easily create and edit your selections like never before.
 Vector Prowess
 * Acorn's text tool gives you control over your text in a simple interface. Everything is in the text palette from bold and italic to kerning and ligatures.
 * Stars, arrows, bézier curves, circles, lines, and squares are just a handful of the vector features awaiting you.
 * Use Acorn's powerful shape processor to move, tweak, generate, and adjust shapes. Best of all, shape processors are non-destructible and stackable just like Acorn's filters.
 * Boolean shape operations include union, intersect, difference and exclude. Create complex vectors with ease.
 * Convert text to bézier paths, add and subtract bézier points, and have your edges snap to pixel boundaries for precise alignment.
 Professional Features
 * RAW image import that allows you to import as 32, 64, or even 128 bit images.
 * Create layered screenshots of every window you have open on your computer. It's magic.
 * Optimize and export your images for the web as PNG, JPEG, JPEG 2000, and GIF.
 * Acorn is automatable and scriptable. Perform batch image editing using Automator, AppleScript, and JavaScript. You can even write custom plugins for Acorn.
 * Use Acorn's Smart Layer Export for easy 1x and 2x image export.
 * Retina canvas support, and image metadata support.
 Acorn's website offers extensive online documentation, tutorials, a forum, and responsive support staff. You don't have to learn by yourself. If you ever run into any issues, please let us know by writing to [email protected]
What's New in Version 5.6.1:
Free Bitmap Editor# Fixes
 * Fixed a bug where the brush 'Painting 9' wasn't working correctly.
 * Fixed an annoying bug where sometimes you'd try and click on a shape that's on another layer but instead you'd end up selecting a shape on your current layer which was technically under the one you were trying to click so that kind of makes sense, but it's not what you were trying to do. We fixed that.
 * Fixed a bug where the Clear Recent menu item wouldn't clear the Touch Bar of recent images.
 How to upgrade macbook air hard drive. If you like Acorn, we'd love it if you could take a moment and give it a nice review. It helps Acorn get noticed, which helps everyone in the long run.