PhotoPad
Universal version latest seen at v15.06 · Reported by 2 Macs in the community.
All sighted native versions (2):
Sighting data is community-sourced — version availability and pricing should be verified with the developer.
PhotoPad is a lightweight photo editing and retouching application from NCH Software that lets users crop, rotate, apply effects, and perform basic color corrections on images. It supports common formats including JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG and PSD files, making it suitable for casual photo editing tasks like adjusting tone, saturation and brightness, applying filters like sepia and black-and-white, and color correction. The app serves hobbyist photographers and users looking for a simpler alternative to professional-grade editing software. A native Apple Silicon build has been confirmed running on Macs in the Rosetta Check community.
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1 suggestionA native Apple Silicon build of PhotoPad is now available and has been confirmed running on real Macs in our community. To upgrade from the Intel version you are likely running under Rosetta to the native build, visit the NCH Software download page and download the current installer for Mac — it will automatically serve the Universal Binary on Apple Silicon Macs. After downloading and installing, your existing photos, preferences and editing history will carry over seamlessly. You should see noticeably faster performance and improved battery life during editing sessions compared to running the Intel build under Rosetta.
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