External Editors For Photos
External Editors For Photos is a macOS utility that extends Apple's Photos app by enabling users to edit images in third-party photo editors while maintaining seamless integration with the Photos library. Instead of exporting photos manually and re-importing edited versions, the app allows direct editing within preferred applications like Pixelmator, Adobe Lightroom, or other image editors, then automatically returns the edits to the original Photos library. This streamlines workflows for photographers and casual users who want to use specialized editing tools alongside Photos' native features.
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1 suggestionNo public information is readily available about this app's Apple Silicon status, development activity, or current distribution. Based on the bundle ID (me.bruns.*), it appears to be an independently developed utility rather than a major vendor product. To determine your best course of action before the macOS 28 Rosetta 2 removal deadline in September 2028, contact the developer directly to ask whether a native Apple Silicon build is available or planned. You can reach out through the app's support channels or check the developer's website for a native version. If you cannot locate the developer or if they confirm there are no plans for a native build, consider whether Apple's built-in Photos editing features, combined with direct opens in your preferred external editor, might suffice — or research alternative photo management apps like Capture One, Lightroom Classic, or ON1 Photo RAW, all of which offer confirmed native Apple Silicon support.
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