ACDSee has now released a beta version of ACDSee Pro, a professional photo editing and management application, for Mac OS X.

Built from scratch to adapt this program for Mac users, top features in this 1.4 version include non-destructive editing, a feature which allows users to edit their images without having to save new files or affect the originals...

Apple has updated its Aperture postproduction software for photographers. Aperture 1.1 features improved RAW image rendering in areas such as noise reduction, sharpening, and highlight recovery. A new set of advanced RAW controls allows photographers to adjust decode settings, such as boost, sharpening and chroma blur. A new built-in color meter displays pixel values in RGB, Lab or CMYK, and enhanced export controls make it easier to output images at specific resolutions and improve the handling of...