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Introducing the first all-in-one post-production tool for photographers. Built from the ground up for professionals, Aperture offers an advanced RAW workflow, professional project management capabilities, powerful compare and select tools, nondestructive image processing, and versatile printing and publishing.
Over 100 new features in Aperture 2, including:
- Image adjustment controls such as Highlight Recovery, Definition, Vibrancy, and Vignette
- Retouch tool with soft-edged brush to remove unwanted elements from photos.
- Next-generation RAW image processing for highest-quality images
- Quick Preview mode for rapid-fire photo browsing
- Simplified user interface that maximizes screen space and provides direct access to your iPhoto library from within Aperture.
- Integration with .Mac Web Gallery to instantly publish your photos, allowing visitors to view and download images.
Optimized for speed
With a superfast search engine and Quick Preview mode for rapid-fire photo browsing, Aperture offers sizzling end-to-end speed even when working with large libraries.
Intuitive and accessible
With its streamlined user interface, Aperture puts library, metadata, and adjustment controls in one tabbed inspector; makes better use of screen real estate; and provides direct access to your iPhoto library from within Aperture.
Powerful image processing
Enhance your photos using an expanded suite of adjustment tools including Recovery, Vibrancy, Vignette, and a soft-edged Retouch brush — all with the highest-quality RAW processing.
Superior integration
Instantly publish a .Mac Web Gallery for viewing via the web, iPhone, iPod touch, or Apple TV; design and order beautiful custom books; and access your Aperture library from within iLife, iWork, or Leopard Mail.
Professional photo management
Manage your projects with ease thanks to Aperture's flexible organizational tools, comprehensive metadata support and powerful search capabilities.
Powerful compare and select tools
When your shoot is over, use Aperture to quickly review all your photos, then compare and rate them to identify your very best.
Nondestructive image processing
Experiment freely—and fearlessly. Aperture never alters a single pixel of your master images, so you can make and reverse any adjustment.
Versatile printing and publishing
Produce color-managed prints and contact sheets, design customized books, and create impressive websites as beautiful as the photographs you take.
Minimum system requirements
- One of the following Macintosh computers: Mac Pro; MacBook Pro; MacBook Air; MacBook; Mac mini with an Intel Core Solo or Duo processor; Mac with a 1.8GHz or faster PowerPC G5 or Intel Core Duo processor; Power Mac G5 with a 1.6GHz or faster PowerPC G5 processor; 15- or 17-inch PowerBook G4 with a 1.25GHz or faster PowerPC G4 processor.
- One of the following graphics cards: ATI Radeon X600 Pro, X600 XT, X800 XT Mac Edition, X850 XT, X1600, X1900 XT, 9800 XT, 9800 Pro, 9700 Pro, 9600, 9600 XT, 9600 Pro, 9650, HD 2400 XT, HD 2600 PRO, or HD 2600 XT; ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 or 9600; ATI Mobility Radeon X1600; NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra, 6600, 6600 LE, 6800 Ultra DDL, 6800 GT DDL, 7300 GT, 7800 GT, 8600M GT, or 8800 GT; NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 or Quadro FX 5600; Intel GMA 950; Intel GMA X3100
- 5GB of hard drive space for the application and sample projects
- 1GB of RAM (2GB required for Mac Pro)
- 5GB of disk space for application, sample projects, and tutorial
- DVD drive for installation
- Mac OS X v10.4.7
Operating System Requirements:
- Mac OS X v10.4.11 Tiger
- Mac OS X v10.5.2 Leopard
Volume Licensing starting at 5 units available - please call 415-462-1982 for more info
Note: if you purchased Aperture 1.5 between January 1, 2008, and March 14, 2008, you are eligible to upgrade to Aperture 2 for US$9.95 (shipping and handling). Learn more
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