# Darkroom for Mac

> A fast, flexible photo and video editor.

Darkroom works directly on your Photos library with curves, color tools and batch-able flows, on Mac, iPhone and iPad.

## Facts

- Price: Free, with paid upgrades
- Developer: Bergen Co.
- Category: Design & Photo
- Website: https://darkroom.co/
- Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/darkroom-photo-video-editor/id953286746
- Requires: macOS 18.4 or later
- App Store version: 7.4.1
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/darkroom/

## Install

Mac App Store CLI:

```sh
mas install 953286746
```

## Questions

### Is Darkroom free?

Darkroom is free to download and use, with paid upgrades for extra features.

### Where can I download Darkroom for Mac?

Download Darkroom from the Mac App Store and the developer's website (darkroom.co). MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install Darkroom from the Terminal?

Yes. With Mac App Store CLI, run `mas install 953286746`.

### Which macOS version does Darkroom need?

The Mac App Store version of Darkroom requires macOS 18.4 or later.

### What are good alternatives to Darkroom?

Other design & photo apps for Mac worth a look are Pixelmator Pro (one-time purchase), Affinity (free), Photomator (subscription) and Sketch (subscription).

## Alternatives in Design & Photo

- [Pixelmator Pro](https://macworthy.com/apps/pixelmator-pro/): A pro image editor, built entirely for the Mac. (One-time purchase)
- [Affinity](https://macworthy.com/apps/affinity/): Pro vector, pixel and layout tools in one app. (Free)
- [Photomator](https://macworthy.com/apps/photomator/): Powerful photo editing for your Photos library. (Subscription)
- [Sketch](https://macworthy.com/apps/sketch/): The native interface design tool. (Subscription)
- [Acorn](https://macworthy.com/apps/acorn/): The image editor for humans. (One-time purchase)
- [Linearity Curve](https://macworthy.com/apps/linearity-curve/): Vector design that feels effortless. (Free + Pro)
- [Sip](https://macworthy.com/apps/sip/): Collect, organize and share colors. (Subscription)
- [Pika](https://macworthy.com/apps/pika/): A colour picker with contrast built in. (Open source)

Tags: photo, video