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LightZone
LightZone
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LightZone free download for Mac

LightZone

Version 4.1.9

Photo editing based on traditional darkroom techniques.

3.0
Based on 28 user ratesRead reviews & comments

LightZone overview

LightZone, once discontinued, has been restored to life as an Open-Source project. It is still being developed and improved, but downloading the application requires creation of an account and logging-in to access the download.

You can read the project's rationale behind the download requirements, and can create an account--or log-in to your account--from the right side of the project's home page. When first creating an account, you'll have to open the e-mail sent from the project and click on the link to confirm your request. Once you're logged-in, you'll find the download link on the left side of the page: "Click Here for Links for Downloading and Updating (Wintel, Mac)".

What’s new in version 4.1.9

Updated on Nov 21 2019

Version 4.1.9:
  • Release notes were unavailable when this listing was updated.

Information

License

Free

Size

83 MB

Downloads

59304

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • Intel 32
  • Mac OS X 10.7 or later
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antpijoan
antpijoan
Dec 29 2019
4.1.9
0.0
Dec 29 2019
0.0
Version: 4.1.9
"The Lightzone application cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified." Este es el mensaje que me sale al descargar la App.
cubanpete
cubanpete
Apr 29 2018
4.1.1
5.0
Apr 29 2018
5.0
Version: 4.1.1
I love Lightzone. It has a nice and easy to use interface, and I use it a lot. Some features others don't have. I can't wait for the new version 5 coming in June. Thanks for this app.
Visible-Evidence
Visible-Evidence
Nov 22 2016
4.1.1
2.0
Nov 22 2016
2.0
Version: 4.1.1
This feels clunky and 1995 to me. I guess it does the job if you’re looking for a freebie. A light hand on the tools gets you better results as it’s easy for the image to fall apart if you push the pixels.
RogerKatz
RogerKatz
May 12 2016
4.1.1
0.0
May 12 2016
0.0
Version: 4.1.1
The latest version of LightZone is 4.1.5 (for Mavericks).
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Jun 15 2015
4.1.1
0.0
Jun 15 2015
0.0
Version: 4.1.1
Requires Java. As such, it has a Javaesque interface. But it is somewhat integrated into OS X as well, which is very helpful. Java?! Yes, Oracle ruined Java and made it into a whopping security hole. But Java is usually only dangerous to use over the Internet. So we should be fine using Java with LightZone.
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Jun 15 2015
4.1.1
0.0
Jun 15 2015
0.0
Version: 4.1.1
Requires Java. As such, it has a Javaesque interface. But it is somewhat integrated into OS X as well, which is very helpful. Java?! Yes, Oracle ruined Java and made it into a whopping security hole. But Java is usually only dangerous to use over the Internet. So we should be fine using Java with LightZone.
Moogan
Moogan
Apr 18 2013
3.9
0.0
Apr 18 2013
0.0
Version: 3.9
Lightzone has been open sourced, see http://lightzoneproject.org . Support for Macs, Linux and Windows. They are looking for Mac developers to help.
privor
privor
Dec 3 2011
3.9
0.5
Dec 3 2011
0.5
Version: 3.9
so lightzone has been discontinued -- i am desperately trying to find an app / program that is similiar to lightzone. i am looking for a program that allows me to create vignettes around objects in the photograph and manipulate just that section of the photo. can someone please refer me to a program.
Moxiesozo
Moxiesozo
Oct 18 2011
3.9
0.0
Oct 18 2011
0.0
Version: 3.9
Company is out of business. Software completely unavailable. Word on the street is that the founder/developer was hired by Apple. Too bad he killed the web site.
Chris-Reed
Chris-Reed
Sep 25 2011
3.9
1.0
Sep 25 2011
1.0
Version: 3.9
Server not found. App no longer works. Buyer beware indeed.
EndoLab
EndoLab
Jul 20 2011
3.9
0.0
Jul 20 2011
0.0
Version: 3.9
« LightZone understands the technology of photography, so its users don't need to. » Can you explain it please, I don't know any photographers who do not understand the technology of photography. And : how can you make photo without a minimum of knowledges ?
Levelbest
Levelbest
Jun 12 2011
3.9
1.0
Jun 12 2011
1.0
Version: 3.9
CAUTION - Buyer beware. Developers are non-responsive. First, this is a very nice little app. I have used it for a few years now. My registration went south from a computer issue and it said "to many licenses" and stopped working. I wrote cust svcs asked for help. Month later I wrote again. Reply: sorry but you don't have a current license. I replied with the current license that they supplied me with and which was still working on my laptop. No response. Wrote everyone in the company with an email address, CEO to tech. No responses at all from anyone, weeks went by. Stonewalled. I finally dug though my backed up files and found a way around the problem myself. Very bad, non-existent customer support, and worse, they knew there was a problem and chose to deal with it by ignoring the customer. Buyer beware.
ojars-a
ojars-a
Mar 29 2011
3.9
5.0
Mar 29 2011
5.0
Version: 3.9
Super!
Eveningclouds
Eveningclouds
Aug 14 2010
3.9
0.0
Aug 14 2010
0.0
Version: 3.9
Don't the developers read the reviews here? That all the comments about crashing go unanswered really makes me worry about the usefulness of the program AND the responsiveness of tech support. Has anyone had any experience getting these crash issues resolved?
Levelbest
Levelbest
Aug 14 2010
3.9
1.0
Aug 14 2010
1.0
Version: 3.9
Five Stars all the way! This is a fantastic app. It's a steal at the one day price, even the 7 day price. I first bought Lightroom V1 and bought Lightzone as a $100 (reduced from $150) bargain if you bought them at the same time. I have been confused about how to manage my photos so I ended up also buying, Bibble Pro and Photo Mechanic. All in all I would say, Lightzone has been a delight the whole way through. It's a bit weak on the cataloging side, IMHO, but it is always snappy and has some very cool image processing features. In short, Lightzone just works. Of course, I usually want to complicate things so I sometimes forget how simple Lightzone can be and that it really does make such a difference. It does. If I did it all over again I would just stick with Lightroom and upgrade that to V3 now, and keep Lightzone as well. You can use Lightzone as an external editor with Lightroom, or at least it used to be that way so I assume it is still that way.
Roberts2424
Roberts2424
Apr 2 2010
3.9
0.0
Apr 2 2010
0.0
Version: 3.9
I stand correct at $99 even though the listing here says $200. It would make it more difficult to go with Adobe Lightroom. Considering standards and adoption I would still have to crawl to Adobe's line but just with more pocketbook hurt.
Espiridion
Espiridion
Apr 2 2010
3.9
4.0
Apr 2 2010
4.0
Version: 3.9
I think that the price has been $99.95 since version 3.8.5 Regarding 3.9, I was able to upgrade with no problems. I then browsed through multiple folders and was able to quickly look at hundreds of pictures. I quickly tried to edit one and also found no problems. It is just a bit slow on my old G5 PPC 2 GHz 10.5.8, but other than that I can't complain. Works great for my needs.
Mikaelf
Mikaelf
Apr 2 2010
3.9
2.0
Apr 2 2010
2.0
Version: 3.9
This "upgrade" crashed instantly and I can no longer browse images in folders. Only the first image in the folder will show up for viewing and editing....sigh. /Mikael
Roberts2424
Roberts2424
Apr 2 2010
3.9
0.0
Apr 2 2010
0.0
Version: 3.9
Considering that Adobe Lightroom can be purchased for around $240 versus LightZone's $200 it's difficult to justify a non-Adobe product.
Davidfreels
Davidfreels
Feb 8 2010
3.8.5
1.0
Feb 8 2010
1.0
Version: 3.8.5
If I could give Lightzone negative stars, I would. I first got LZ in a software bundle two or so years ago when I was running 10.4 with a G4 PB. I tried again when I upgraded to 10.5. It crashed upon every attempted launch, asking me if I wanted to reset the settings. I did. Still crashed. I now have an Intel MBP, and it does the same thing with v3.8.5. It's a piece of crap. They should pay me $200 for the time I've spent on this piece of junk. If it was freeware, I wouldn't waste my time or hard drive space to download it.
cubanpete
cubanpete
Apr 29 2018
5.0
Apr 29 2018
5.0
Version: null
Visible-Evidence
Visible-Evidence
Nov 22 2016
2.0
Nov 22 2016
2.0
Version: null
Dgmags
Dgmags
Oct 21 2012
1.0
Oct 21 2012
1.0
Version: null
Sascha-Damnitz
Sascha-Damnitz
Sep 9 2012
2.5
Sep 9 2012
2.5
Version: null
Jnrelpak
Jnrelpak
Jun 26 2012
2.5
Jun 26 2012
2.5
Version: null
Mistertoad17
Mistertoad17
May 6 2012
4.0
May 6 2012
4.0
Version: null
Widi65
Widi65
Mar 4 2012
3.5
Mar 4 2012
3.5
Version: null
privor
privor
Dec 3 2011
0.5
Dec 3 2011
0.5
Version: null
Jobada
Jobada
Nov 18 2011
0.5
Nov 18 2011
0.5
Version: null
Rikos
Rikos
Nov 8 2011
4.0
Nov 8 2011
4.0
Version: null
anonymous-gazelle-5342
Sep 27 2011
4.5
Version: null
Chris-Reed
Chris-Reed
Sep 25 2011
1.0
Sep 25 2011
1.0
Version: null
Levelbest
Levelbest
Jun 12 2011
1.0
Jun 12 2011
1.0
Version: null
Vandulus
Vandulus
Apr 8 2011
4.0
Apr 8 2011
4.0
Version: null
ojars-a
ojars-a
Mar 29 2011
5.0
Mar 29 2011
5.0
Version: null
Jrrjrr
Jrrjrr
Mar 9 2011
5.0
Mar 9 2011
5.0
Version: null
Happypuppy
Happypuppy
Feb 6 2011
2.0
Feb 6 2011
2.0
Version: null
Pauloverseas
Pauloverseas
Dec 21 2010
1.0
Dec 21 2010
1.0
Version: null
Troywill
Troywill
Dec 8 2010
4.0
Dec 8 2010
4.0
Version: null
Espiridion
Espiridion
Apr 2 2010
4.0
Apr 2 2010
4.0
Version: null
Mikaelf
Mikaelf
Apr 2 2010
2.0
Apr 2 2010
2.0
Version: null
Davidfreels
Davidfreels
Feb 8 2010
1.0
Feb 8 2010
1.0
Version: null
Felipe-Carral
Felipe-Carral
Dec 8 2009
5.0
Dec 8 2009
5.0
Version: null
Ep1curus
Ep1curus
Oct 12 2009
1.0
Oct 12 2009
1.0
Version: null
siamlotus
siamlotus
May 9 2009
4.0
May 9 2009
4.0
Version: null
Bumbleb
Bumbleb
Nov 2 2007
4.0
Nov 2 2007
4.0
Version: null
Hangon
Hangon
May 1 2007
5.0
May 1 2007
5.0
Version: null
Nick-Wright
Nick-Wright
Dec 22 2006
4.0
Dec 22 2006
4.0
Version: null
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