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Picturesque
Picturesque
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Picturesque free download for Mac

Picturesque

Version 2.6.0

Make images look gorgeous for the web.

3.9
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Picturesque overview

Picturesque is an award-winning application designed to make images look gorgeous for the web.

With an animated "drag-and-drop" style interface, Picturesque makes images gorgeous with tasteful effects like 3D perspective, reflection, glow, shadow, curve, and stroke in less time than it takes to open Photoshop.

Picturesque can also beautify images in batch, and with the ability to resize, crop, and apply effects on a whole folder of images, Picturesque is an an easy way to make sophisticated thumbnails and refined full sized images.

What’s new in version 2.6.0

Updated on Mar 08 2022

Note: Now requires OS X 10.9 or later

  • Update for compatibility with 10.14 Mojave, and Dark mode

Information

License

Commercial

Size

4.1 MB

Developer’s website

http://www.picturesqueapp.com

Downloads

41938

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • OS X 10.9 or later
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RJC.NJNYC
RJC.NJNYC
Oct 15 2018
2.5.0
0.0
Oct 15 2018
0.0
Version: 2.5.0
Who was the previous developer?
waryuser
waryuser
Oct 14 2018
2.5.0
0.5
Oct 14 2018
0.5
Version: 2.5.0
Whoever acquired picturesque went well out of their way to hide their identity. I don't trust this anymore. Remember when Mac apps used to be developed by individuals proud to say they made things?
Morlo
Morlo
Sep 26 2018
2.4.5
4.5
Sep 26 2018
4.5
Version: 2.4.5
Mojave support please!! Simple, beautiful, practical.
Pfackelmann
Pfackelmann
Jun 9 2018
2.4.5
0.0
Jun 9 2018
0.0
Version: 2.4.5
I have v 2.4.4 and a license code: How can I update to 2.4.5? Mails to hello@picturesqueapp.com are bounced back.
Kris-nx
Kris-nx
Sep 17 2012
2.4.2
0.0
Sep 17 2012
0.0
Version: 2.4.2
2.4.2 doesn't seem to work on OS X 10.6.8 32bit. Constantly crashing when I try to launch. I rolled back to 2.4.0 launched without a problem. Is 2.4.2 64bit only?
H-a-l-
H-a-l-
Jan 10 2012
2.4.0
0.0
Jan 10 2012
0.0
Version: 2.4.0
Dreadful customer service. I bought this as part of a bundle less than a year ago. I updated it to the latest version and it then insisted that my serial number was "widely distributed" (whatever that actually means) and now will not launch. I've sent them three emails over the last two months pleading for them to tell me how get their app working again, and they have sent me no response, not even an acknowledgement that they've received my emails. At this point I'd say don't waste your money. If it fails, you're SOL.
Leslie-Titze
Leslie-Titze
Aug 25 2011
2.3.0
5.0
Aug 25 2011
5.0
Version: 2.3.0
I use this app on a daily basis and it has always been 100% reliable. For what it claims to do it's an ideal app. I am going to miss the AppleScript portion of the app, however. I had hoped that the script dictionary might be enhanced rather than removed. Are there plans to bring that portion of Picturesque back in the near future.
Levelbest
Levelbest
Jun 28 2011
2.2.0
3.5
Jun 28 2011
3.5
Version: 2.2.0
Really a nice app, but it needs watermarking IMHO. I just started using it (bundle deal) and I see it has more going for it than I first thought. But I will still need another app for watermarking as This is all about my on-line presence, my blog, etc. Watermarking is a must and I am So weary of using several apps to do one thing. These guys are So close...
Mlbkxbx
Mlbkxbx
Apr 13 2010
2.1.9
0.0
Apr 13 2010
0.0
Version: 2.1.9
While i really, really, like picturesque, IMHO it needs to do more. Just from the top of my head, how about adding text to pictures, core image filters, per picture settings, and maybe watermarks? I'm sure there are more features that people would agree on. Also, it would be cool if the batch resize feature could also cut pictures to preserve a certain aspect ratio (and if the cut should be made on all sides, or from a certain direction). I'm sure you get the idea. Also, when adding borders, maybe the value should be in percent (optionally), as the final result if up/downsized considerably, does not represent the the preview as it is now. a 40 pixel border is quite much on a 320 pixels wide thumb, while not as much on the fullsize preview if you get what i'm saying. Keep up the good work though.
Thirdworldharold
Thirdworldharold
Mar 23 2010
2.1.9
0.0
Mar 23 2010
0.0
Version: 2.1.9
Pucturesque is marvelous for quick effects like reflections and drop shadows, but I also reverted to version 1.05 as the 2.xx versions produce noticeably blurry output. I am glad version one works in Snow Leopard. The developer has been unresponsive about this issue as I had called it to their attention many months ago and a new update was just very recently released without any fix.
Tekl
Tekl
Jan 5 2010
2.1.9
0.0
Jan 5 2010
0.0
Version: 2.1.9
Still missing a sharpen filter and resize in the presets.
Maulrat
Maulrat
Sep 30 2009
2.1.8
0.0
Sep 30 2009
0.0
Version: 2.1.8
I really do like this program and I use it quite often ... that being said, I'm still using version 1 (1.0.5 to be exact) because the output from version 2 has (and still is) always been blurry to me compared to version 1 ... I don't understand why the image should be blurred when these "filters" are basically edge filters ... I believe this problem was supposed to be fixed in earlier versions but I'm just not seeing it.If the dev reads these feedbacks and is interested I'd be glad to provide some side by side comparisons.
Sjsw
Sjsw
Jun 1 2009
2.1.5
5.0
Jun 1 2009
5.0
Version: 2.1.5
Often it's not about "how much" an app can do, but rather how well it does what it does, how fast it does what it does, and how easy it does what it does. In all three cases Picturesque is primo and IMHO has no equal (and I own many apps of this kind). As a Web Designer/Developer this is an indispensable tool. Highly recommended.
mathew-peterson
mathew-peterson
May 30 2009
2.1.4
5.0
May 30 2009
5.0
Version: 2.1.4
Great app, definitely deserved the ADA!
Leppe
Leppe
Apr 13 2009
2.1.3
0.0
Apr 13 2009
0.0
Version: 2.1.3
@The Developer: There is a small bug. -When you do a Cmd I from the program the version number says 2.1.1? But when you launch the program and you select "About Picturesque" the version number is 2.1.3? I believe 2.1.3 is the correct version number ;) but this possible could confuse some people when they browse the Finder searching for the most recent version. About the program self: 5 stars! Great price/value, very stable, regular updates with new functions and improvements, etc. With regards, Leppe One more thing: the Dutch translation is not very "OS X like" and contains also some small typo's.
Thomasina
Thomasina
Apr 5 2009
2.1.3
0.0
Apr 5 2009
0.0
Version: 2.1.3
This app is a five-trick wonder with very little creative scope. A utility more than an app, really, as any precise cropping or resizing is best done elsewhere. It looks very beautiful and is fine as far as it goes, but $35 for a something that does so little is a bit steep.
Tsantee
Tsantee
May 14 2008
2.0
4.0
May 14 2008
4.0
Version: 2.0
I was impressed with version 1 but it didn't have enough going on to get me to buy a license. I'm pleased they have added to Picturesque so I bought the version 2 license. It is a snap to use and very elegant. I'd like the cropping feature to allow specific measurements so I won't be using it for cropping. Reflections with the 3D tilt don't look right to me so I probably won't use them together. Otherwise it's easy, fun, creative and fast.
brightonem
brightonem
May 13 2008
2.0
0.0
May 13 2008
0.0
Version: 2.0
This app is just one other reason of loving your Macs! Beautiful, efficient and again, beautiful! ;)
Politically Incorrect Puppy
May 13 2008
0.0
Version: 2.0
I just want to tell everyone here my experience with this company. Quite a while ago, I purchased Picturesque 1.0 when they were offering lifetime free upgrades for a small additional fee (quite reasonable actually). Yesterday, I accidentally purchased an upgrade to Picturesque 2.0 for $12.95. I had completely forgot that I was going to get a free upgrade. This morning, in my e-mail, there was a free upgrade serial number. :) Just a while ago, I e-mailed Zac and he promptly refunded the accidental upgrade purchase through PayPal. When companies act like this one, that tells me they actually care about their customers. I wish more companies were like this...
Guest
Guest
May 13 2008
2.0
0.0
May 13 2008
0.0
Version: 2.0
A change of heart all round. Mr Cohan and Acqualia have given free upgrades to people who purchased after April 1st, 2008, including MacZot buyers. Thank you for this.
waryuser
waryuser
Oct 14 2018
0.5
Oct 14 2018
0.5
Version: null
Morlo
Morlo
Sep 26 2018
4.5
Sep 26 2018
4.5
Version: null
Ededed
Ededed
Apr 22 2014
4.0
Apr 22 2014
4.0
Version: null
Serbian
Serbian
Nov 6 2013
5.0
Nov 6 2013
5.0
Version: null
Mike-C
Mike-C
Sep 17 2012
2.5
Sep 17 2012
2.5
Version: null
Leslie-Titze
Leslie-Titze
Aug 25 2011
5.0
Aug 25 2011
5.0
Version: null
Mark-1971
Mark-1971
Jul 4 2011
3.5
Jul 4 2011
3.5
Version: null
Levelbest
Levelbest
Jun 28 2011
3.5
Jun 28 2011
3.5
Version: null
Zac
Zac
Jun 10 2011
5.0
Jun 10 2011
5.0
Version: null
Ecu9697
Ecu9697
Dec 3 2010
2.0
Dec 3 2010
2.0
Version: null
Sjsw
Sjsw
Jun 1 2009
5.0
Jun 1 2009
5.0
Version: null
mathew-peterson
mathew-peterson
May 30 2009
5.0
May 30 2009
5.0
Version: null
Tsantee
Tsantee
May 14 2008
4.0
May 14 2008
4.0
Version: null
Patoche
Patoche
May 13 2008
4.0
May 13 2008
4.0
Version: null
Jaharmi
Jaharmi
Oct 11 2007
3.0
Oct 11 2007
3.0
Version: null
Hurz
Hurz
Apr 24 2007
5.0
Apr 24 2007
5.0
Version: null
xRay7
xRay7
Apr 23 2007
5.0
Apr 23 2007
5.0
Version: null
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