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PhotoStyler
PhotoStyler
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PhotoStyler free download for Mac

PhotoStyler

Version 6.8.5

Add a sense of realism to your digital photos.

4.2
Based on 42 user ratesRead reviews & comments

PhotoStyler overview

PhotoStyler is the easiest way to style your digital photos with your Mac. This simple, fast and accurate native solution combines the powers of Apple's core technologies with the flexibility and efficiency of proprietary application-specific modules. PhotoStyler supports all image formats that are supported by MacOS including RAW images.

PhotoStyler doesn't require any special skills or knowledge. Need a sepia? Drop the "Monochrome" filter to the chain and check the "Sepia" checkbox. Want some scratches on the photo to make it look old? Drop the "Scratches" filter to the chain. Need a glow, an annotation, shadows, 3D-look with perspective? Well, you know what to do... You can combine any number of filters and save the chain as a preset. A built-in presets library contains prepared styles so you can preview and adjust your photo variations in seconds.

Features
  • Lomo, polaroid, cross-processing, sepia, black & white, scratches and ragged corners - Everything is made with incredible speed and simplicity.
  • A Presets library gives you an easy way to re-use interesting filter combinations. Tens of pre-built presets give you a good starting point and endless photo styling possibilities.
  • Framing tools are simple yet powerful: you can apply color, textured, glass, matte and vignette.
  • Choose a part of the image to apply the filter to: the new masking tool allows you to adjust the filter area and power with great accuracy.
  • Just one click to apply auto-levels or auto-contrast, unsharp mask and noise reduction.

What’s new in version 6.8.5

Updated on Sep 25 2015

Version 6.8.5:
  • Release notes were unavailable when this listing was updated.

Information

License

Shareware

Size

58.9 MB

Downloads

57968

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • Mac OS X 10.6 or later
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ben-stamp
ben-stamp
Apr 25 2015
6.8.2
4.0
Apr 25 2015
4.0
Version: 6.8.2
Although this (and other comparable apps) uses the default CIFilters from Apple this one has some great way of putting those in one package. Simple to use and results are pretty nice.
Fishboy
Fishboy
Mar 26 2015
6.7
0.0
Mar 26 2015
0.0
Version: 6.7
I downloaded the app, but the demo places a ridiculous amount of watermarks across the filtered photo (more than 60 watermarks!), making it virtually impossible to view final results clearly. Most of the other high-end filtering apps are unrestricted during the demo period (ie: Totally Rad, OnOne Software, Nik Software, and Pixelmator, all offer a better demo experience with NO watermarks)
Emmanuel-a3f43eb2
Emmanuel-a3f43eb2
Mar 29 2013
6.5.3
5.0
Mar 29 2013
5.0
Version: 6.5.3
Super easy to use and incredibly powerful. No other program has been able to do what this application can do with such ease and speed. I've used similar programs but they tend to have the same exact or similar filters, this application on the other hand can do a lot more and in a much cooler way.
Magosilvan
Magosilvan
Oct 27 2012
6.5.2
4.0
Oct 27 2012
4.0
Version: 6.5.2
Simple yet powerful app with a rich number of presets (try Capuccino effect for instance) and a good support from the developer.
Macatak
Macatak
Oct 15 2012
6.5.1
3.0
Oct 15 2012
3.0
Version: 6.5.1
Has potential. Amazing range of presets. Some observations (if developers read these things): - when app first launches and you choose an image, it opens image with the presets selector, with no obvious way to just get to the plain image and then work with it - if you close that window and open a subsequent image, it opens to an editing space; this is my expected behaviour; however, opens half-way off the screen! need to reposition window - then you can add filters - this initial launch behaviour can be modified in Preferences, to open a new blank project by default and show the Library; to me, this should be the default behaviour, but obviously the developers do not, so fine, but at least make it clear, perhaps with a button at the top, how to open the plain photo in a workspace - when viewing the Library, it is not clear how to apply the effects; for example, when applying a frame design, you'd think double-clicking would add the texture, wood let's say, but it does not; you have to drag the texture on to the palette, but holy cow, the Library is positioned over top of that filter dialog, so you have to move it; I am working on a MacBook Pro, so clearly the screen real estate is a factor, but I don't like that design; make the toolbars/palettes/libraries/presets/whatever all snap as docked screens on the side or bottom by default, resizing the centre image workspace, so that then they can be undocked as a user chooses, so as to clearly present to the user the options available - look at apps such as Photoshop...it opens with a default set of toolbars and palettes (floating mind you, but still visible!), that are easily customisable, but right from the get-go you have access to the core functions of the app; that's the paradigm folks are used to, IMHO - some windows do not focus properly; oddly, the About window shows up behind the Library; I am not a programmer, but that surely is not how something like that should work - if you have a workspace open and want to see Presets, you have to use a keyboard shortcut or choose a menu option; once the Presets screen opens, there is no (obvious) way to get back to the other screen - right now, the app is a bit haphazard in its design layout, with odd window behaviours and some aspects not terribly intuitive - you could avoid much of this by making the first Preset as 'none' or something suitable - this is just my opinion! - at version 6, I am somewhat surprised these elements still exist - I see some of these issues, interestingly, are addressed in the Neatberry online FAQ; my view is if the issue has to be addressed in an FAQ, it needs to be changed in the app as a default behaviour, generally, or that function revisited and revised to make it more intuitive - add comprehensive watermarking tools and PhotoStyler has the potential to be the ultimate styler app
IzzyRoberts
IzzyRoberts
Aug 22 2012
6.4
0.0
Aug 22 2012
0.0
Version: 6.4
Please can you offer a step by step to masking, I want to create a 'Colour splash' but it doesn't seem to working. Not sure if it is me or the app. Many thanks.
Vroller
Vroller
Dec 3 2011
6.0.1
4.0
Dec 3 2011
4.0
Version: 6.0.1
Nice App, perhaps a bit complex for a basic user. Nice effects and frames. not really important but the icon is a copy/clone of instagram. good app
Polkadot
Polkadot
Nov 11 2011
6.0.1
4.5
Nov 11 2011
4.5
Version: 6.0.1
PhotoStyler is one of the best programs of it's kind, IMHO, getting better with each release. It's value is increased by an outstanding and very responsive customer support. After submitting a problem report I received an updated test version almost immediatly, two days later an official update was released.
Zx81
Zx81
Mar 19 2011
5.3
0.0
Mar 19 2011
0.0
Version: 5.3
I was not aware that Photostyler now "belonged" to a company called Neatberry and thet Corner-A had somehow been bought over ; from their site : "Our employes worked for AppsForLife and CornerA software brands". Well, I'd hate to be pessimistic, but this kind of move rarely led to something positive (RIP : Mori, Iview, MyPhotoEdit) Wait & see. Notes for the 5.3 update : "Since version 5.3 PhotoStyler is owned by the Neatberry vendor. All current licenses are valid and there are no charges planned, however, app Id was changed and it will query for license data and some other params. Visit product F.A.Q. page to get few tips about migration." I wonder what "some other params" are.
Sealos
Sealos
Feb 14 2011
5.2.1
4.0
Feb 14 2011
4.0
Version: 5.2.1
I purchased this in a mini-bundle with Photostyler and I'm very pleased with the apps so far. I had a small issue with LightFrame and the dev made an immediate fix and updated the software. The only thing that is keeping me from giving it higher than a 4 is the general lack of documentation. The dev is VERY accessible, but it would be nice to have a detailed set of documentation.
Malreynolds
Malreynolds
Feb 14 2011
5.2
0.0
Feb 14 2011
0.0
Version: 5.2
Would love to get this but I'm still running OS X 10.5. :( If I do buy this, will my activation code work for the older version for 10.5? And when and if I do upgrade to 10.6, will I be able to install or upgrade to the newer version with the same activation code?
Patoche
Patoche
Oct 17 2010
4.5
5.0
Oct 17 2010
5.0
Version: 4.5
Every new version change for the better.. Il like very much this last one... On my Mac Pro the preview are blazing quick, and gives good idea for new treatments. Very good work, thanks to the dev, it is apps like this one that make me loving the Mac. Now if you can go with a preset called Leica style... ;-)
Julsa1
Julsa1
Sep 5 2010
4.1
0.0
Sep 5 2010
0.0
Version: 4.1
Very nice app if programms like Photoshop are "too much". Easy to use and the results are great ! Developer is quick in response and provides great service ! Worth every penny !
Revco
Revco
Aug 23 2010
4.0.4
0.0
Aug 23 2010
0.0
Version: 4.0.4
I'm in two minds about this app. I like what it does but I really dislike the interface and workflow. Those filter and tool bar icons everywhere are just too distracting. An option to just list the filters would be nice. As would an on/off checkbox next to the filters list instead of clicking on that little white blob in the used filter panel.
Soderberg
Soderberg
Aug 21 2010
4.0.3
5.0
Aug 21 2010
5.0
Version: 4.0.3
Loving this app, very flexible and customizable. Especially like that you can layer filter effects plus import your own images as textures, which means the end results are virtually unlimited. There are plenty of parameters within the editors to tweak filters, and a configurable masking option so you can choose which parts of your image to apply each filter/texture to. This isn't for detail editing scenarios where you want to change the content of images, it's for quickly & easily enhancing/embellishing/layering images; it gives lots of options to be creative with how you mix & match, use filters etc., while not requiring the learning curve, time or cash that something like Photoshop requires - this is a "plug and play" setup. Custom presets of favourite filter/effect combinations make it easy to reproduce results when you put together a great "style". Also very impressed with the responsiveness of the developer. I ran into a couple of bugs and sent a report with my email address, and he wrote back within a couple of hours and within another couple had addressed the issues and fixed them; communication was attentive and thorough and he graciously answered my questions as well as addressed the bugs. Highly recommended!
Marrlin
Marrlin
Mar 8 2010
3.0.1
5.0
Mar 8 2010
5.0
Version: 3.0.1
Great App. Lots of fun for playing with your digital photos.
brightonpete
brightonpete
Jan 30 2010
2.5.2
5.0
Jan 30 2010
5.0
Version: 2.5.2
A lot of people use Photoshop & its siblings. Most don't. This is a quick & easy app for transforming your photo's. It didn't work at first with my new iMac, but after a few quick e-mails to the author, this is the result. It works great & is fast. It includes a number of one-click filters and you are done. The frame is a bit simple, but for all else it does, it does so quite well. I like it.
Helmo-Hass
Helmo-Hass
Jan 2 2010
2.4
0.0
Jan 2 2010
0.0
Version: 2.4
funny application.. but that's all.. Being addicted to PS since ever, I just find it useless on my own works. Not with the intention to open any flame, but comparing such a kind of toy to Adobe's PS... its just ridiculous If you can't use PS becose is a very complex tool and probably you don't have the necessary knowledge and probably the time to use it, its another story.
Sjsw
Sjsw
Dec 28 2009
2.4
5.0
Dec 28 2009
5.0
Version: 2.4
I agree with MACTECHHEAD this is indeed an impressive little program. The "tatter" feature is, in my opinion, amazing in it's simplicity as well as it's output. It would take quite a while to pull the same thing off in PS and I haven't seen a PS action that does the same thing with quite as much control. My only quibble, and I want to stress this is not a deal breaker, is that I think that the price is slightly high for the relatively few "tricks" that it does. That being said, I'm considering purchasing a license because what PhotoStyler does do, it does very, very well and I really apreciate that aspect in ANY program. Congrats to the developer and hopefully he will keep adding features as development progresses.
Will-O-Wisp
Will-O-Wisp
Jul 13 2009
1.2
5.0
Jul 13 2009
5.0
Version: 1.2
Nice piece of software, but there are lots of improvements i'd like to see. Application lacks non-rectangular frames, doesn't contain color effects for Polaroid (dodge + noise and blur maybe), vintage. Built-in textures library is quite small, it looks like a "hint" not a complete tool. So my rating is 4 and i hope this one will grow.
Freenergy
Freenergy
Dec 21 2016
4.5
Dec 21 2016
4.5
Version: null
ben-stamp
ben-stamp
Apr 25 2015
4.0
Apr 25 2015
4.0
Version: null
PETERTRINIDAD4633
PETERTRINIDAD4633
Dec 10 2013
5.0
Dec 10 2013
5.0
Version: null
apanoho
apanoho
Sep 12 2013
3.5
Sep 12 2013
3.5
Version: null
katlinquinn
katlinquinn
Aug 29 2013
3.0
Aug 29 2013
3.0
Version: null
tomhalperin6830
tomhalperin6830
Apr 2 2013
5.0
Apr 2 2013
5.0
Version: null
Emmanuel-a3f43eb2
Emmanuel-a3f43eb2
Mar 29 2013
5.0
Mar 29 2013
5.0
Version: null
Monoplay
Monoplay
Mar 22 2013
4.5
Mar 22 2013
4.5
Version: null
Illidrium
Illidrium
Mar 18 2013
5.0
Mar 18 2013
5.0
Version: null
Moogan
Moogan
Jan 22 2013
5.0
Jan 22 2013
5.0
Version: null
Magosilvan
Magosilvan
Oct 27 2012
4.0
Oct 27 2012
4.0
Version: null
jeroth
jeroth
Oct 16 2012
2.0
Oct 16 2012
2.0
Version: null
Mac-Camper
Mac-Camper
Oct 15 2012
5.0
Oct 15 2012
5.0
Version: null
Vincemc
Vincemc
Oct 15 2012
2.0
Oct 15 2012
2.0
Version: null
Macatak
Macatak
Oct 15 2012
3.0
Oct 15 2012
3.0
Version: null
dahsin
dahsin
Jul 28 2012
5.0
Jul 28 2012
5.0
Version: null
Hugobeng
Hugobeng
Jul 13 2012
1.5
Jul 13 2012
1.5
Version: null
Paws
Paws
Mar 4 2012
4.5
Mar 4 2012
4.5
Version: null
OsloX
OsloX
Feb 29 2012
5.0
Feb 29 2012
5.0
Version: null
SilentStorm
SilentStorm
Jan 10 2012
5.0
Jan 10 2012
5.0
Version: null
Widber
Widber
Dec 24 2011
4.0
Dec 24 2011
4.0
Version: null
Digitalcat
Digitalcat
Dec 8 2011
5.0
Dec 8 2011
5.0
Version: null
Vroller
Vroller
Dec 3 2011
4.0
Dec 3 2011
4.0
Version: null
Maxtds
Maxtds
Nov 20 2011
3.0
Nov 20 2011
3.0
Version: null
Aetintin
Aetintin
Nov 19 2011
4.5
Nov 19 2011
4.5
Version: null
Polkadot
Polkadot
Nov 11 2011
4.5
Nov 11 2011
4.5
Version: null
china-queen
china-queen
Apr 24 2011
3.0
Apr 24 2011
3.0
Version: null
Andre-1982
Andre-1982
Apr 8 2011
4.0
Apr 8 2011
4.0
Version: null
gluhring
gluhring
Apr 6 2011
3.0
Apr 6 2011
3.0
Version: null
Michaelfuchs
Michaelfuchs
Mar 22 2011
5.0
Mar 22 2011
5.0
Version: null
Sealos
Sealos
Feb 14 2011
4.0
Feb 14 2011
4.0
Version: null
Will-O-Wisp
Will-O-Wisp
Feb 14 2011
5.0
Feb 14 2011
5.0
Version: null
hawaiian0705
hawaiian0705
Feb 14 2011
3.5
Feb 14 2011
3.5
Version: null
T-10
T-10
Feb 14 2011
3.5
Feb 14 2011
3.5
Version: null
Nigel-Ralf
Nigel-Ralf
Feb 14 2011
2.0
Feb 14 2011
2.0
Version: null
S-nitzpon
S-nitzpon
Jan 13 2011
5.0
Jan 13 2011
5.0
Version: null
Patoche
Patoche
Oct 17 2010
5.0
Oct 17 2010
5.0
Version: null
Soderberg
Soderberg
Aug 21 2010
5.0
Aug 21 2010
5.0
Version: null
Marrlin
Marrlin
Mar 8 2010
5.0
Mar 8 2010
5.0
Version: null
brightonpete
brightonpete
Jan 30 2010
5.0
Jan 30 2010
5.0
Version: null
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