Nik Snapseed for Desktop

Nik's Snapseed for Mac brings all the best bits of the popular iOS application to Mac and PC desktops

Snapseed for Mac/PC $19.99

Photo editing software maker Nik has been making applications and plug-ins for digital photographers with deep pockets for years. Their collection of plugins for Aperture, Lightroom, and Photoshop costs a whopping $599 but their reputation is as grand as their price tags. Their Efex Pro editing series has earned the praise of both professionals and hobbyists looking to make their photos pop.

Following the release of Snapseed for iOS in 2011, Nik has started venturing into the more affordable stand-alone applications. PC and Mac versions of the Snapseed were announced earlier this year, and the Mac version quickly became one of the biggest selling Photo editors in the App Store. At $19.99, it costs $5 more than Apple’s iPhoto but is still much cheaper than Aperture and Photoshop Elements and $4 cheaper than CameraBag 2. The PC version costs exactly the same amount.

We're testing the Mac version here, and the first thing that's obvious is how similar Snapseed’s interface is to the mobile version for iOS. It contains all of the tools that iPhone and iPad users have come to rely on such as U-Point technology for precision exposure editing as well as color adjustments and a range of customizable vintage photo effects.

Key Features:Cropping, straightening, and rotating tools.Depth of field simulators.U-Point technology for quick, selective adjustments.Customizable lo-fi effects and framesFacebook, Flickr, and Email sharing straight from the appAdjustable black and white, film grain effectsSystem Requirements:Mac OS 10.6.8, 10.7.2, or later Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, and Windows 7 SP1 (or later) 2GB RAM or more 256MB or more Video RAMGetting Started:

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