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Flying Meat Releases Acorn 8
17 December 2024
Flying Meat has updated Acorn, Gus Mueller's image editing software for macOS to version 8. The new features include AI subject selection, a live text tool, data driven graphics, an on-canvas ruler, JPEG-XL support and and support for LUTs.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the new version include:
- AI Subject Selection: Powered by advanced machine learning, this feature saves time by eliminating the need for tedious manual selection.
- Live Text Tool: Highlight and copy text directly to your clipboard for seamless use in documents, emails or designs.
- Data Driven Graphics: Simply import a CSV file to populate text boxes and images across your project, perfect for creating bulk graphics, name tags or dynamic layouts.
- On Canvas Ruler: Measure and align with precision using our intuitive on-canvas ruler. Seamlessly switch between pixels, inches or centimeters to fit your project needs and easily straighten your images for a flawless finish.
- JPEG-XL Support: Full JPEG-XL import and export capabilities preserves image quality while reducing file sizes.
- Look up Tables: Enhance your photos and videos instantly with LUTs, a powerful tool for color grading and visual styling. Select from or download a variety of pre-designed LUTs to achieve cinematic tones, vibrant colors or custom looks with a single click.
See the full release notes for more.
Version 8, a universal binary to support Apple Silicon Macs natively, requires MacOS 14 or above, including MacOS 15 Sequoia.
PRICE, AVAILABILITY
The $29.99 image editor on sale for $19.99 and is also available as a 14-day free trial and may be purchased either on the Apple Store or directly from Flying Meat. The company also offers Retrobatch 2, an intriguingly powerful batch image processor also on sale for $39.99.