Acorn

Acorn provides a full‑featured image editing suite for macOS, supporting both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. It offers a range of tools for photo retouching, painting, cropping, adding text, and creating new compositions, all within a unified windowed interface. The editor includes non‑destructive filters, layer support, and advanced color picking, allowing precise adjustments without altering original data.

Recent versions add AI‑driven subject selection, which automatically isolates subjects for quick background changes or composites, and a Live Text tool that detects and copies text directly from images. Users can also generate data‑driven graphics by merging CSV data into layouts, employ an on‑canvas ruler for accurate measurement, and work with the modern JPEG‑XL format for efficient storage and web use. Additional capabilities such as LUT color grading, super‑resolution resizing, and animated GIF/PNG export extend its utility for photographers and designers.

The software is distributed as a one‑time purchase with a 14‑day trial, runs on macOS 14 Sonoma or later, and includes support for Apple Shortcuts, layered screenshots, and a command bar for streamlined workflow. It targets creators who need a versatile, desktop‑focused editor without subscription constraints.