# ImageFlow for Mac

> Non-destructive image editing with nodes.

ImageFlow builds edits and generative designs from a graph of more than 200 nodes for blur, colour, filters, tiling, procedural patterns and maths, with GPU previews of any node. It is open source, with a paid App Store build for those who prefer it.

## Facts

- Price: Free and open source
- Developer: Daniel Fortes
- Category: Design & Photo
- Website: https://imageflowapp.com/
- Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/imageflow-node-image-editor/id6802113146
- Requires: macOS 26.0 or later
- App Store version: 1.1
- Source code: https://github.com/dmbfm/imageflow
- License: AGPL-3.0
- GitHub stars: 11
- Last commit: 2026-10-16
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/imageflow/

## Install

Mac App Store CLI:

```sh
mas install 6802113146
```

## Questions

### Is ImageFlow free?

Yes. ImageFlow is free and open source under the AGPL-3.0 license. The source code is on GitHub at dmbfm/imageflow.

### Where can I download ImageFlow for Mac?

Download ImageFlow from the Mac App Store, the developer's website (imageflowapp.com) and GitHub. MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install ImageFlow from the Terminal?

Yes. With Mac App Store CLI, run `mas install 6802113146`.

### Which macOS version does ImageFlow need?

The Mac App Store version of ImageFlow requires macOS 26.0 or later.

### What are good alternatives to ImageFlow?

Other design & photo apps for Mac worth a look are Pixelmator Pro (one-time purchase), Acorn (one-time purchase), Pika (open source) and ImageOptim (open source).

## Alternatives in Design & Photo

- [Pixelmator Pro](https://macworthy.com/apps/pixelmator-pro/): A pro image editor, built entirely for the Mac. (One-time purchase)
- [Acorn](https://macworthy.com/apps/acorn/): The image editor for humans. (One-time purchase)
- [Pika](https://macworthy.com/apps/pika/): A colour picker with contrast built in. (Open source)
- [ImageOptim](https://macworthy.com/apps/imageoptim/): Smaller images, same pixels. (Open source)
- [Equinox](https://macworthy.com/apps/equinox/): Make your own dynamic wallpapers. (Open source)
- [Affinity](https://macworthy.com/apps/affinity/): Pro vector, pixel and layout tools in one app. (Free)
- [Sketch](https://macworthy.com/apps/sketch/): The native interface design tool. (Subscription)
- [Photomator](https://macworthy.com/apps/photomator/): Powerful photo editing for your Photos library. (Subscription)

Tags: image editing, nodes, open source