Are there differences between the Direct and App Store versions of Acorn?
Yes, there are some small differences. Make sure to check out our larger FAQ for all the gory details.
- Acorn 3.2.1 February 16, 2012. New: New AppleScript property on bitmap layers to get and set the origin. New: You can now delete a point on a bezier curve by selecting it and pressing the delete button.
- Now my first choice image editor is Flying Meat's Acorn 6. Acorn only runs on a Mac. Last week the software updated from version 5 to 6. The upgrade brings a raft of new features, improvements and bug fixes. Photoshop is a heavyweight image editor in every sense of the word. It has a vast array of features.
Does Acorn open up layered Photoshop files?
Yes! Acorn will open up layered 32bit PSD to the best of its ability. The only app that's going to be 100% compatible with .psd files is the latest version of Adobe's Photoshop of course.
Acorn 6.6.1 – Bitmap image editor. Acorn Graphics & Design K'ed. Acorn is a new image editor built with one goal in mind – simplicity. Fast, easy, and fluid, Acorn provides the. Options you'll need without any overhead. Acorn feels right, and won't drain your bank account. Acorn combines vector drawing with bitmap editing, 6 and has been described as an alternative to Photoshop. 7 Key features of Acorn include image filters, a custom color picker, a brush designer, and image editing tools such as crop, erase, paint, select, pan, zoom, move, clone, smudge, dodge, and burn. Acorn Image Editor: Image editor and graphics creator for macOS: Flying Meat Inc. September 10, 2007: 5.6.2 January 24, 2017: Proprietary: Adobe Fireworks. Alternative to Photoshop targeted at web designers, discontinued after CS6 Macromedia: 1998: CS6 / 12.0: May 7, 2012: Discontinued Proprietary: Adobe Photoshop: Professional image editor.
Does Acorn use a subscription?
Nope! We have a simple philosophy- you buy a thing, you get a thing.
I'm not running 10.11+, can I still use Acorn?
Here's the lowdown: Acorn 6 requires 10.11+. Acorn 5 requires 10.10+. Acorn 4 requires 10.8+. Both Acorn 2 and 3 require 10.6+. Acorn 1.5.5 runs on 10.4+. If you wish to purchase Acorn 1, 3, 4, or 5 go ahead and buy Acorn 6. Acorn 5.6.5 will accept Acorn 6 registration numbers. But if you need an Acorn 4, 3, 1 registration, email support@flyingmeat.com and let us know your registration name and number and we will make you a new one that works with an older version of Acorn.
Acorn 6 2 1 – Bitmap Image Editor Freeware
How do I grab and older version of Acorn?
You can grab previous releases on our FAQ.
Free Bitmap Editor
Want to know more?
Make sure to check out our extensive documentation and FAQ, and we're of course always ready to answer questions at support@flyingmeat.com
