Apple Photo: The new editor is now available … – MetroNews

With Photos, get ready to change. The new application is available on Apple Mac as of this day, Wednesday, April 8, through an update of the computer. This photo editing software aims to replace both the large and the public service iPhoto that was much sharper Aperture. The result is a very clean interface that changes drastically the other two software

& gt;. & Gt; Photos to download for Mac, just launch the App Store on your computer, to go in the “Updates” and launch the proposed download (OS X 10.10.3).

If you have the habit of using OS X, ergonomics is all there is more classic take control in Photos. The square is left largely to the visual with the ability to display on the right side of simple tools of photo editing.

Less editing options but simpler functions

The options are much less developed than previously available in Aperture but they have the advantage of simplicity, both in understanding and in use. The professionals will turn to more probably excavated software but for the amateur photographer (even “warned” within limits), these functions are sufficient.

Side organizing photos, by default, the application class with “Moments”, which corresponds to the “Events” in iPhoto. It is possible to move to a more chronological view and switch modes “week”, “month” and “year” simply by pinching or spreading two fingers on the touchpad. The visual effect is also very nice, as if zoomait on moments of his life.

Your photos synced across whatever platform used

Especially, if you are connected with an iCloud account on your various Apple devices (computer, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV …), the pictures will be synchronized on all machines. And any modification of an image will be reflected elsewhere

& gt;. & Gt; Photos to download for Mac, just launch the App Store on your computer, to go in the “Updates” and launch the proposed download (OS X 10.10.3).

Be careful when you start Photos for the first time, migration from iPhoto to Photos will likely take place on your computer. In Aperture, you will have to locate your library in the Finder, right click (or “control” key and click) and choose “Open With …”. Then select Photos from the options. Like every novelty, it is advisable to have made a backup of your photos online or on an external hard drive in case of technical problems.

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