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Description

Photon Studio is a complimentary desktop application designed for photo editing and design, catering to photographers, retouchers, illustrators, and other creative individuals who work with raster images. It offers features such as layered editing, selections, masks, retouching, color and RAW adjustments, filters, text integration, vector shapes, artboards, and batch processing capabilities. Users can open and save PSD and PSB files while retaining layers, and it also supports various common image formats, alongside familiar tools and keyboard shortcuts akin to Photoshop. Additionally, AI-driven selections and background removal processes are executed locally on the user's machine, ensuring privacy and efficiency. Photon facilitates offline workflows, includes a command-line interface, and features an MCP server that allows compatible coding assistants and agents to collaborate on documents. The application is compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux platforms, storing files locally without the need for an account for standard usage. Furthermore, it is well-suited for both personal projects and commercial creative endeavors, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of users.

Description

Squash was specifically designed for Mac users, which is why it delivers impressive speed, enjoyment, and efficiency. When it comes to optimizing your images, you shouldn't have to compromise on quality, as Squash effectively reduces file sizes without making your images look grainy or blurred. It efficiently maintains visual integrity while saving space on your device. With Squash, you can simply drag and drop files or entire folders into the application window or onto its icon in Finder for easy access. It's remarkably fast! This tool is ideal for compressing images for quicker uploads, making it perfect for sharing on social media platforms. Squash magically compresses both JPG and PNG files without sacrificing aesthetic quality, allowing for seamless use. Forget about wasting time in Photoshop; Squash can effortlessly convert PSD, RAW, CR2, and TIFF files into JPGs with just a few clicks. Whether you drop a single image or a whole folder, Squash is more than capable of managing your needs. You can choose to overwrite your original files or add a custom suffix to the filenames, giving you flexibility in how you organize your images. Fully integrated and designed with the elegance and functionality expected from top-notch Mac applications, Squash truly elevates your image management experience. Its user-friendly interface and robust features make it an essential tool for anyone looking to streamline their image processing tasks.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Claude Code Yes 
Cursor Yes 
Gemini CLI Yes 
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Yes 
OpenAI Codex Yes 
OpenCode Yes 
Visual Studio Code Yes 

Integrations

Claude Code No 
Cursor No 
Gemini CLI No 
Model Context Protocol (MCP) No 
OpenAI Codex No 
OpenCode No 
Visual Studio Code No 

Pricing Details

Free
Photon Studio is free for personal and commercial use, with no trial, account, license fee, or royalty required. Donations are optional.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$379 one-time payment
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Tenzen Studio

Website

tenzen.studio/photon/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Realmac Software

Founded

2002

Country

United Kingdom

Website

www.realmacsoftware.com/squash/

Product Features

Graphic Design

Collaboration No 
Data Visualization No 
Filtering No 
Image Database No 
Image Editor No 
Templates No 

Product Features

Graphic Design

Collaboration No 
Data Visualization No 
Filtering No 
Image Database No 
Image Editor No 
Templates No 

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