Download Darkroom 6.0.3 (Mac) – Download Free

You sometimes come across macOS applications that can easily pass through Apple software, and darkroom is one of them. It’s a photo and video editor that integrates seamlessly with Apple’s ecosystem and looks just like a built-in macOS app, giving you a quick way to fine-tune photos and videos on your Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

Originally a mobile-only app, Darkroom was also recently ported to macOS with impressive results. Easy to use, fast, and versatile, it’s a great tool for any user who needs to make quick modifications from any Apple device.

Get media from your library and start editing right away

Following Apple’s philosophy of simplicity, the app can access your photo library and give you instant access to any media file. No need to import anything. Images and videos will open in the main view, with other files visible on the left for quick access.

All your editing tools are available on the right, with some file management options at the top. The UI is intuitive and looks nearly identical on macOS, iOS, and iPadOS, so you can switch between them easily.

Media fine-tuning and editing

Darkroom supports both photos and videos, and the workflow is the same for both media. You can crop and straighten, apply filters, adjust colors and curves, add frames, and more.

Advanced modifications can be made using masks, and the app uses a detection algorithm to distinguish foreground subjects from the background so that you can only edit certain parts of the photo.

A seamless experience across all Apple devices

Since Darkroom has direct access to your iCloud Photo Library, you can grab any media file from your Mac or mobile device and the modified version will be instantly available on all your other devices. This makes it ideal for working on the go, as you always have access to the same files, interface and editing tools no matter what you use.

Like most of Apple’s software, Darkroom is ideal for professionals and hobbyists who need to edit and adjust media files quickly and easily. One downside is the subscription required to process video and access some advanced photo editing tools, but the free version is pretty powerful on its own.