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
  • Importing – Add photos to your project
  • Workspace – Navigate the main interface
  • Modes – Switch between Grid, Develop, and Crop modes

Organizing & Browsing

  • Browsing – Navigate and filter your image library

Editing

  • Balance – Exposure, white balance, and core tonal adjustments
  • Crop – Crop and straighten your images
  • Looks – Create, apply, and save preset styles
  • Image Stack – The processing pipeline in Develop mode
  • Adjustments – Copy/Paste, Reset, and Undo on one or more photos

Exporting

  • Exporting – Export your edited photos in various formats

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