A simple and powerful photo editor for the Mac.

It is based on non destructive layers and filters. The layers are at the left and the filters are at the right of the window. To edit a photo, just drag it into the window (or layers’ list) and it will be added as a new layer. LiveQuartz supports Gestures (Multi-Touch).

Features:

Tools

• "Layer moving"
• "Brush"
• "Duplication"
• "Drawing" (lines, rectangles, rounded corners rectangles, ovals)
• "Gradient"
• "Rich Text"
• "Eraser"
• "Background eraser"
• "Filter effect"
• "Color Picker"
• "Rectangle Selection"
• "Ellipse Selection"
• "Lasso / Polygonal selection"
• "Magnifying"

Image Formats

• Native non destructive format : rhif (RHapsoft Image Format, sqlite based)
• Read / Export formats : pdf, heif, png, jpeg, jpeg2000, tiff, tga, gif, bmp, OpenEXR
• Read only formats :
raw, photoshop (merged layers), icns, sgi, Windows ico, Windows cursor, FlashPix, MacPaint, QuickTime Import Format, Radiance, XWindow bitmap

Filters
Standard Core Image Filters + Shadow filter + "Flip" geometry filter

Limitations: LiveQuartz Photo Edit Lite can export or print one image per day (export, share, cut, copy, drag and drop, print). You can remove this limitation by upgrading to the Unlimited Version (in app subscription with free trial or in app purchase) and fully enjoy the application.

Versions:
• Download is for current version
• Version 1.9 for OS X 10.6
• Version 1.8.4 for OS X 10.5
• Version 1.7.3 for OS X 10.4

Requirements:
OS X 10.11+
Universal Binary