Aphera is a fast, non-destructive photo editor for macOS. This manual covers everything from creating your first project to mastering keyboard shortcuts.

This is a work in progress! We'll be adding and refining this over time. As always, reach out at hello@aphera.co.

Getting Started

  • Projects – Create, open, and manage your Aphera projects
  • Window – Navigate the main interface
  • Modes – Switch between Browse, Inspect, and Edit modes

Organizing & Browsing

  • Importing – Add photos to your project
  • Browsing – Navigate and filter your image library
  • Image Stack – Work with image sequences and stacks

Editing

  • Inspector – View image metadata and edit settings
  • Adjustments – Control exposure, color, and tone
  • Balance – White balance and color temperature
  • Crop – Crop and straighten your images
  • Looks – Apply and save preset styles

Exporting

  • Exporting – Export your edited photos in various formats

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