Nitro
Nitro is a photo editor and manager for photographers, available for macOS and iOS.
What Nitro is
Nitro is a photo editor and manager for photographers, available for macOS and iOS. It works with Apple Photos and iCloud Photos, as well as files in Finder, Files.app, and external storage. Editing tools include 16 precision adjustments, AI subject and background masks, gradients, brushes, cloning, and spot removal. Nitro supports Apple-supported RAW formats, DNG, iPhone ProRAW, compressed Fujifilm, Nikon HE and HE*, GoPro RAW, and additional camera formats, using Apple’s RAW engine for its controls. It reads and writes XMP sidecars and exports JPEG, TIFF, HEIF, and PNG. The macOS app includes ExifTool integration, metadata search, and GPS maps. It can show up to 16 images together for comparison with synchronized pan and zoom; the iPad app can compare up to four this way. A Photos editing extension is included, and changes in Apple Photos can sync through iCloud Photos. The maker offers a seven-day trial without requiring subscription signup. A lifetime purchase costs 99.99 USD one-time and includes macOS, iOS, and future updates; VAT and other taxes are excluded. Monthly and annual subscriptions are also available, with pricing on the App Store.
Good
- Supports a broad range of camera RAW formats.
- Includes 16 precision adjustments and local editing tools.
- Compares up to 16 images on macOS.
- Offers a seven-day trial without subscription signup.
Watch out
- Requires macOS Ventura or later, or iOS 16 or later.
- UGreen NAS is not compatible.
- Subscription pricing is listed on the App Store.
Who it suits
Nitro suits photographers who want catalog-based editing across macOS and iOS, including workflows involving RAW files, Apple Photos, or XMP sidecars. Its comparison views may help people reviewing multiple images together.
Verdict
Nitro brings photo management, editing, metadata tools, and image comparison to Apple platforms. The seven-day trial offers a way to assess it before choosing a subscription or the 99.99 USD lifetime purchase.
Plans and prices
From Nitro's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Lifetime purchase | $99.99, paid once | All platforms · One-time purchase; includes macOS, iOS, and future updates; VAT and other taxes excluded. |
The facts
Each one read from Nitro's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Apple integration
- Nitro includes a Photos editing extension, and Apple Photos changes can sync through iCloud Photos.checked 8 Oct 2026
What it does
- Comparison view
- The macOS app can show up to 16 images at once with synchronized pan and zoom.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Editing
- Editing tools include 16 precision adjustments, AI subject and background masks, gradients, brushes, cloning, and spot removal.checked 8 Oct 2026
- iPad comparison
- The iPad app can show up to four images at once with synchronized pan and zoom.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Metadata
- The macOS app includes ExifTool integration, metadata search, and GPS maps.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Minimum versions
- The maker lists macOS Ventura and later and iOS 16 and later as minimum requirements.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Notable compatibility limit
- The App Store description states that UGreen NAS is not compatible with Nitro.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- Nitro is a photo editor and manager for photographers.checked 8 Oct 2026
- RAW support
- Nitro supports compressed Fujifilm, Nikon HE, GoPro, and other camera RAW formats, with controls that use Apple’s RAW engine.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Storage
- It works with Apple Photos and iCloud Photos, or with files in Finder, Files.app, and external storage.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Subscriptions
- The maker says monthly and annual subscription options are available and directs users to the App Store for pricing details.checked 8 Oct 2026
- XMP workflows
- Nitro reads and writes XMP sidecars to support workflows across apps.checked 8 Oct 2026
The company
- Maker and audience
- Gentlemen Coders says it develops software for professional and enthusiast photographers and was founded in 2016 by Nik Bhatt.checked 8 Oct 2026
Money
- Trial
- Nitro offers a seven-day trial with no subscription signup required.checked 8 Oct 2026
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