Exposure vs Nitro
Exposure
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| Figure | Exposure | Nitro |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · RAW Photo Processing Software | 8.1 (#9) | 7.8 (#13) |
| Editing | Features include non-destructive layers, masking tools, color adjustments, sharpening, and noise reduction. | Editing tools include 16 precision adjustments, AI subject and background masks, gradients, brushes, cloning, and spot removal. |
| RAW photo support | Yes | Nitro supports compressed Fujifilm, Nikon HE, GoPro, and other camera RAW formats, with controls that use Apple’s RAW engine. |
| Trial | The maker offers a free 30-day trial and emails the download link after signup. | Nitro offers a seven-day trial with no subscription signup required. |
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Exposure
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Nitro
Nitro is a photo editor and manager for photographers on macOS and iOS. It works with Apple Photos and iCloud Photos, plus files in Finder, Files.app, and external storage. Editing includes 16 precision adjustments, AI subject and background masks, gradients, brushes, cloning, and spot removal. Supported RAW formats include Apple-supported formats, DNG, iPhone ProRAW, compressed Fujifilm, Nikon HE and HE*, GoPro RAW, and additional camera formats, using Apple’s RAW engine. Nitro reads and writes XMP sidecars and exports JPEG, TIFF, HEIF, and PNG. The macOS app adds ExifTool integration, metadata search, GPS maps, and comparison of up to 16 images with synchronized pan and zoom; iPad comparison supports up to four. A Photos editing extension can sync changes through iCloud Photos. A lifetime purchase costs $99.99 as a one-time purchase and includes macOS, iOS, and future updates; a seven-day trial is available.