acorn ☆
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Description:
Image editor focused on simplicity
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 8.4.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @acornapp  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: image-editor graphics design photo-editing macos
Install: brew install --cask acorn
About:
Acorn is a lightweight yet powerful raster image editor for macOS, designed as a cost-effective alternative to Photoshop. It provides a streamlined interface with essential tools for editing, drawing, and compositing images without the overhead of complex enterprise software.
Key Features:
  • Layer-based editing with blending modes and masks
  • Vector tools for shapes, text, and Bézier curves
  • Non-destructive filters and layer styles
  • Integrated support for RAW image formats
Use Cases:
  • Quick photo retouching and resizing for web assets
  • Creating social media graphics and marketing materials
  • UI/UX mockup design and screen element creation
Alternatives:
  • Photoshop – Industry standard with extensive features, but significantly more expensive and complex
  • Pixelmator Pro – Similar macOS-native alternative with machine learning enhancements
  • GIMP – Free, open-source cross-platform editor with a steeper learning curve
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 27, 2026 6:41pm 8.4.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 31a6fac2
Jan 16, 2026 9:36pm 8.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 47e9bc2e
Sep 17, 2025 9:29pm 8.2.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 067246a9
Sep 8, 2025 6:39pm 8.2.1 0 VERSION_BUMP bfcbc319
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