# RAW Power

A Finder- and Photos-integrated RAW editor from Gentlemen Coders that unlocks Apple’s own RAW engine — the closest thing to Aperture’s advanced processing still being sold.

- **Category:** [Creator Tools](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/creator-tools/)
- **Price:** $39.99 one-time
- **Open source:** no
- **Official site:** https://www.gentlemencoders.com
- **Available via:** Mac App Store
- **Maker:** Gentlemen Coders, LLC

## Kitsmith's take

Built specifically to extend Apple’s Photos app and Finder rather than replace them — RAW Power can browse and edit any folder without importing, or run as a Photos library app and editing extension with iCloud sync. Its pitch to former Aperture users is direct: adjustments like Boost were previously only in Aperture, and RAW Power brings them back. One honest nuance from the developer’s own listing: if you’re on macOS 13+, they now point people toward their newer app, Nitro Photo, which adds masking and XMP support that RAW Power doesn’t have — RAW Power still works, it’s just not the actively pushed flagship anymore.

## Features

- **Three tools in one:** A standalone, non-destructive RAW image editor; an Apple Photos library app with iCloud sync; and a Photos editing extension — same adjustments in all three.
- **Advanced RAW processing:** Unlocks adjustments from Apple’s RAW engine that Aperture exposed but Photos doesn’t, plus LUTs, split toning, and chromatic aberration correction.
- **Rate, flag, and filter:** Star ratings and flags sync over iCloud Photos, so organization done in RAW Power carries over to Photos on other devices.

## FAQ

**Does RAW Power replace the Photos app?**

No — it extends it. RAW Power can manage your Photos library directly (with iCloud sync) or run as a standalone editor and Photos extension.

**Should I use RAW Power or Nitro Photo?**

The developer recommends Nitro Photo for macOS 13 and later — it adds masking, XMP support, and synchronized pan/zoom. RAW Power still works but isn’t the actively promoted option anymore.

**Who makes RAW Power?**

Gentlemen Coders, LLC, a small studio that also makes Nitro Photo for Mac and iOS/iPadOS versions of both apps.


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Hand-verified listing on Kitsmith: https://notchlist.vercel.app/apps/raw-power/