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Flare

Flare is a photo editing application designed for Mac OS X and iOS that allows users to apply a wide variety of effects to their images.

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Our verdict

Who it's for

Transform your photos with powerful, customizable effects on Mac and iOS.

Who should look elsewhere

Requires Mac OS X 10.10 or later

Pros

  • +Extensive range of built-in effects
  • +Ability to create highly customized effects
  • +Efficient batch processing capability
  • +Seamless integration with professional photo software
  • +Cross-device functionality with iOS app and iCloud sync

Cons

  • −Requires Mac OS X 10.10 or later
  • −Some iOS features require the Mac version
  • −One-time purchase model, no free trial mentioned

Key features

  • ✓Built-in effects library
  • ✓Custom effect creation from individual filters
  • ✓Batch processing for multiple images
  • ✓Live preview editing
  • ✓Integration with iPhoto, Aperture, Photoshop, Lightroom
  • ✓Monthly delivery of new effects
  • ✓iOS companion app (Flare Effects) for mobile editing
  • ✓iCloud synchronization for effects between Mac and iOS

Pricing

PlanPriceBillingNotes
Single User$49.99month—
5 Users$199.99month—
10 Users$349.99month—
20 Users$599.99month—
30 Users$749.99month—
Large Volume Licenses—month—

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