Analog Efex Pro 2
Analog Efex Pro 2 is a photo editing plugin and standalone application from Google that applies vintage film emulation, light leaks, dust and scratches, and other analog photographic effects to digital images. It lets photographers quickly add character and nostalgia to photos with preset filters mimicking classic film stocks and camera imperfections. The tool was popular among photographers seeking a efficient way to simulate film photography aesthetics without manual editing. It can be used as a standalone app or as a plugin within other photo editing software.
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1 suggestionAnalog Efex Pro 2 is a product from Google, and we could not locate current information about its native Apple Silicon status or ongoing development. Google has historically been inconsistent about maintaining desktop photo editing tools — for example, Google discontinued the standalone Nik Collection several years ago before eventually resurrecting it as a free bundle within Lightroom. Given the lack of clear information and the fact that we are now under 28 months from the September 2028 macOS 28 deadline when Rosetta 2 will be removed, your best immediate step is to contact Google directly to confirm whether a native Apple Silicon build exists or is planned. If Google has discontinued Analog Efex Pro 2 or has no plans for a native version, you should start exploring alternatives now — Affinity Photo (paid, natively runs on Apple Silicon), Pixelmator Pro (free trial, native), or the resurrected Nik Collection (now free within Adobe Lightroom if you subscribe) all offer film emulation and vintage effects with native Apple Silicon support.
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