Categories / Design, photo and 3D
Design, photo and 3D
4.8%of all Mac app installs in the last 30 days: 102,604 installs. Its share is up from 3.6% in the two months before.
Image editors, vector tools, 3D modelling, CAD and slicers.
Over time
Installs in this category at each recorded 30-day window.
Share of installs
Average share in each period.
- Oct 28 – Jul 292.3%
- Jul 30 – Sep 273.6%
- Sep 28 – Oct 28, 20264.8% +34%
The most installed design, photo and 3d
182 apps, ranked by installs in the last 30 days.
Design, photo and 3D
| # | App | Installs, 30 days | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Blender3D creation suite | 31,449 | +100% |
| 2 |  draw.io DesktopOnline diagram software | 6,962 | +15% |
| 3 |  InkscapeVector graphics editor | 4,550 | −12% |
| 4 |  FigmaCollaborative team software | 3,966 | −9% |
| 5 |  FreeCAD3D parametric modeller | 3,839 | −3% |
| 6 |  GIMPFree and open-source image editor | 3,816 | −14% |
| 7 |  PhotoCraftImage editor | 2,009 | – |
| 8 |  CompositorPhotoshop alternative | 1,916 | +1361% |
| 9 |  Bambu Studio3D model slicing software for 3D printers, maintained by Bambu Lab | 1,618 | +27% |
| 10 |  AffinityImage editing and design software | 1,029 | −11% |
| 11 | Orca SlicerG-code generator for 3D printers | 984 | +28% |
| 12 |  LightCraftPhoto library manager and raw image developer | 871 | – |
| 13 |  KritaFree and open-source painting and sketching program | 870 | +2% |
| 14 |  VectorCraft NEWVector editor | 793 | New |
| 15 |  Open DesignLocal-first, agent-native design tool | 603 | −22% |
| 16 |  ImageOptimTool to optimise images to a smaller size | 602 | −10% |
| 17 |  PrusaSlicerG-code generator for 3D printers (RepRap, Makerbot, Ultimaker etc.) | 582 | +31% |
| 18 |  SF SymbolsTool that provides consistent, highly configurable symbols for apps | 553 | −13% |
| 19 |  AerialApple TV Aerial screensaver | 537 | +13% |
| 20 |  ParaViewData analysis and visualization application | 530 | +40% |
| 21 |  OpenPencilOpen-source design editor compatible with Figma | 508 | −6% |
| 22 |  Godot EngineC# scripting capable version of Godot game engine | 497 | +3% |
| 23 |  XnViewMPPhoto viewer, image manager, image resiser and more | 472 | +18% |
| 24 | CADCraftComputer-aided design and drafting tool | 467 | – |
| 25 |  WallspaceLive wallpaper app | 403 | −45% |
| 26 |  WeasisFree DICOM viewer for displaying and analyzing medical images | 402 | +48% |
| 27 |  Sweet Home 3DInterior design application | 342 | +9% |
| 28 |  RawTherapeeRAW photo processor | 333 | +2% |
| 29 |  CanvaDesign tool | 332 | −4% |
| 30 |  FigCraftInterface design and prototyping tool | 309 | – |
| 31 | PaintbrushImage editor | 301 | −15% |
| 32 | QCADFree, open source application for computer aided drafting in 2D | 294 | −14% |
| 33 |  MiroOnline collaborative whiteboard platform | 262 | +2% |
| 34 |  PintaSimple Gtk# Paint Program | 260 | −2% |
| 35 |  TiledFlexible level editor | 252 | +59% |
| 36 |  PikaColour picker for colours onscreen | 250 | −24% |
| 37 |  ExcalidrawZExcalidraw client | 249 | −12% |
| 38 |  Google Earth ProVirtual globe | 228 | −50% |
| 39 |  CloudCompare3D point cloud and mesh processing software | 206 | −12% |
| 40 | HorosMedical image viewer | 196 | −20% |
| 41 |  MeshLabMesh processing system | 181 | −14% |
| 42 | tldraw offlineEditor for .tldr files | 178 | −1% |
| 43 |  UltiMaker Cura3D printer and slicing GUI | 170 | +7% |
| 44 |  FlowVisionWaterfall-style image viewer | 168 | −2% |
| 45 | LTspiceSPICE simulation software, schematic capture and waveform viewer | 154 | +23% |
| 46 |  Derivative TouchDesignerTool for creating dynamic digital art | 153 | +110% |
| 47 |  RiveDesign tool that creates functional graphics | 152 | +110% |
| 48 |  PaperDesign tool for creating interfaces and prototypes | 151 | +20% |
| 49 |  Insta360 StudioVideo and photo editor | 150 | −14% |
| 50 |  PhospheneCustom video wallpapers for the desktop and lock screen | 150 | −9% |
| 51 |  Blockbench3D model editor for boxy models and pixel art textures | 143 | +61% |
| 52 | 3D SlicerMedical image processing and visualization system | 130 | +12% |
| 53 |  Icon ComposerApple tool to create multi-platform icons | 124 | −31% |
| 54 |  PicViewPicture viewer | 118 | +3% |
| 55 |  BackdropLive wallpaper app | 110 | −44% |
| 56 |  Unity EditorPlatform for 3D content | 99 | +7% |
| 57 |  SketchDigital design and prototyping platform | 95 | −29% |
| 58 |  ProcessingFlexible software sketchbook and a language for learning how to code | 81 | −13% |
| 59 |  Material MakerProcedural material authoring and 3D painting tool based on the Godot Engine | 78 | +34% |
| 60 |  Shapr3D3D CAD software | 78 | −13% |
| 61 |  CavalryProcedural motion design and animation software | 73 | +18% |
| 62 |  Creality PrintSlicer and cloud services for some Creality FDM 3D printers | 73 | −16% |
| 63 |  Bambu ConnectTool for linking with Bambu Lab 3D printers | 58 | +82% |
| 64 |  AcornImage editor focused on simplicity | 55 | +9% |
| 65 |  Rhinoceros3D model creator | 54 | +29% |
| 66 |  Affinity Photo 2Professional image editing software | 53 | +5% |
| 67 |  yWorks yEdCreate diagrams manually, or import external data for analysis | 52 | −6% |
| 68 | macSVGApp for designing HTML5 Scalable Vector Graphics | 47 | −4% |
| 69 | Affinity Designer 2Professional graphic design software | 45 | −20% |
| 70 | Amazon PhotosPhoto storage and sharing service | 45 | +6% |
| 71 | Pen NEWAgentic design canvas | 45 | New |
| 72 | FramerTool that helps teams design every part of the product experience | 43 | −17% |
| 73 | CAD Assistant3D viewer and converter for CAD and mesh files | 41 | +1% |
| 74 | ElegooSlicerOpen-source slicer for FDM 3D printers | 39 | −2% |
| 75 | NookMinimal browser with a sidebar-first design | 39 | +34% |
| 76 | PowerPhotosTool to organise photo libraries | 39 | −34% |
| 77 | A Better Finder AttributesFile and photo tweaking tool | 37 | −7% |
| 78 | Snapmaker OrcaSlicing software for Snapmaker 3D printers, a fork of OrcaSlicer | 36 | +49% |
| 79 | FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIOConvert RAW images captured with Fujifilm cameras | 35 | −44% |
| 80 | Boom 3DVolume booster and equaliser software | 32 | −26% |
| 81 | EnteDesktop client for Ente Photos | 32 | −49% |
| 82 | ITK-SNAPSegment structures in 3D medical images | 31 | +7% |
| 83 | LunacyGraphic design software | 31 | −20% |
| 84 | InkstitchInkscape extension for machine embroidery design | 30 | −32% |
| 85 | NodeBoxNode-based data application for visualisation and generative design | 30 | −23% |
| 86 | Unity Version ControlVersion control and source code management tool | 29 | +3991% |
| 87 | CADReaderCAD drawing viewer | 27 | +31% |
| 88 | Blender Open Data Benchmark3D performance benchmarking tool | 25 | +26% |
| 89 | RnoteSketch and take handwritten notes | 25 | −5% |
| 90 | NX StudioNikon suite for viewing, processing, and editing photos and videos | 24 | −13% |
| 91 | Topaz VideoVideo upscaler and quality enhancer | 24 | +6% |
| 92 | xTool StudioDesign and control software for xTool laser machines | 23 | +35% |
| 93 | Sony Imaging Edge DesktopFor browse or develop RAW images and tethered shooting on Sony cameras | 22 | −31% |
| 94 | CHITUBOX3D printing slicer software | 20 | +41% |
| 95 | QIDI StudioSlicer software for QIDI 3D printers | 20 | +41% |
| 96 | Lychee SlicerSlicer for Resin 3D printers | 19 | −1% |
| 97 | 像素蛋糕AI photo editing software for commercial photography | 19 | +49% |
| 98 | Silhouette StudioDesign software for Silhouette cutting machines | 17 | −11% |
| 99 | SolveSpaceParametric 2d/3d CAD | 17 | −29% |
| 100 | WhimsicalCollaboration and diagramming tool | 16 | −25% |
| 101 | MylioPhoto organiser | 15 | +135% |
| 102 | PlayOnMacAllows installation and use of software designed for Windows | 15 | +11% |
| 103 | PreForm3D printing setup, management, and monitoring | 15 | +76% |
| 104 | Garmin BaseCamp3D mapping application | 14 | −44% |
| 105 | GDevelopOpen-source, cross-platform game engine designed to be used by everyone | 14 | −52% |
| 106 | Stoplight StudioEditor for designing and documenting APIs | 14 | +32% |
| 107 | ZeplinShare, organise and collaborate on designs | 14 | +16% |
| 108 | 4K StogramDownload Instagram photos, accounts, hashtags and locations | 13 | −37% |
| 109 | Bootstrap StudioDesign and prototype websites using the Bootstrap framework | 13 | −20% |
| 110 | Fire AlpacaDigital painting software | 12 | +6% |
| 111 | Plasticity3D modeling software for concept artists and designers | 12 | −37% |
| 112 | TropyResearch photo management | 12 | +54% |
| 113 | TikZ EditorWYSIWYG editor for TikZ diagrams in LaTeX | 11 | −26% |
| 114 | Change Vision Astah UMLUML diagramming tool with mind mapping | 10 | +18% |
| 115 | Live Home 3DHome & floorplan designer & renderer | 10 | −33% |
| 116 | PhotoSweeper XTool to eliminate similar or duplicate photos | 10 | −61% |
| 117 | PhotoSync CompanionTransfer and backup photos and videos | 10 | −22% |
| 118 | BrilliantAI-native design tool | 9 | −40% |
| 119 | Creality SlicerSlicer for all Creality FDM 3D printers | 9 | +41% |
| 120 | MetaImageImage metadata and geographical tag viewer & editor | 9 | −21% |
| 121 | Quixel Bridge3D asset manager | 7 | +23% |
| 122 | flow5Potential flow solver for preliminary aerodynamic and hydrofoil design | 7 | −18% |
| 123 | PhotosReviveColourise old black and white photos automatically | 7 | −45% |
| 124 | RotatoMockup generator & animator 3D | 7 | −51% |
| 125 | EdrawMaxDiagram software | 7 | −10% |
| 126 | AirDashTransfer photos and files to any device | 6 | +6% |
| 127 | Google Web DesignerCreate interactive HTML5-based designs and motion graphics | 6 | −60% |
| 128 | Silo3D polygonal modeller and UV mapper | 6 | +41% |
| 129 | Zoo Design StudioProfessional CAD platform enhanced with ML through Text-to-CAD | 6 | −15% |
| 130 | BZFlag3D multi-player tank battle game | 5 | −50% |
| 131 | Carbide CreateCAD/CAM software for CNC routers | 5 | +41% |
| 132 | Duplicate Annihilator for PhotosPhoto duplicate detector | 5 | −46% |
| 133 | eufyMake StudioSlicer for eufyMake 3D printers | 5 | −22% |
| 134 | Excire FotoPhoto library manager with object recognition, search, and culling tools | 5 | +1% |
| 135 | Agisoft Metashape Standard EditionProcess digital images and generate 3D spatial data | 5 | −36% |
| 136 | MIDITrailMIDI player which provides 3D visualization of MIDI data sets | 5 | +18% |
| 137 | PinwheelDesign systems and accessibility testing | 5 | −12% |
| 138 | Redot EngineMulti-platform 2D and 3D game engine | 5 | −53% |
| 139 | Topaz Video AIVideo upscaler and quality enhancer | 5 | −22% |
| 140 | VirtualGL3D without boundaries | 5 | −36% |
| 141 | BlocsVisual web design software | 4 | −19% |
| 142 | Cura LulzBot Edition3D printing solution | 4 | +88% |
| 143 | Photo NinjaProfessional RAW converter | 4 | – |
| 144 | RapidWeaverWeb design software | 4 | +13% |
| 145 | AmadineVector graphic and illustration software | 3 | −47% |
| 146 | Aurora HDRHDR photo editor with filters, batch processing and more | 3 | +6% |
| 147 | BugdomBug-themed 3D action/adventure game from Pangea Software | 3 | −29% |
| 148 | meituxiuxiuPhoto editing and beautification software | 3 | −47% |
| 149 | Otto MaticScience fiction 3D action/adventure game from Pangea Software | 3 | +323% |
| 150 | PrincipleDesign animated and interactive user interfaces | 3 | +6% |
| 151 | SioyekPDF viewer designed for reading research papers and technical books | 3 | −98% |
| 152 | SizzyTool to simulate responsive designs on multiple devices | 3 | −53% |
| 153 | Snapmaker Luban3D printing software | 3 | −40% |
| 154 | Aleph OneOpen-source continuation of Bungie's Marathon 2 game engine | 2 | −65% |
| 155 | PartDesignerDesign your own LEGO parts | 2 | −29% |
| 156 | Bugdom 2Bug-themed 3D action/adventure game sequel from Pangea Software | 2 | −29% |
| 157 | Cro-Mag RallyPrehistoric-themed 3D racing game from Pangea Software | 2 | −76% |
| 158 | CrystalViewerInteractive galleries of 3D crystal & molecular structures | 2 | −6% |
| 159 | digiKamDigital photo manager | 2 | −98% |
| 160 | Dremel DigiLab 3D SlicerSecurely slice your CAD files | 2 | – |
| 161 | Label LIVELabel design and printer software | 2 | −72% |
| 162 | LaserPecker Design SpaceLaser engraving and cutting software | 2 | +41% |
| 163 | Looking Glass StudioView and edit 3D image and video formats on the Looking Glass | 2 | +41% |
| 164 | Canon My Image GardenPhoto editing and printing tool | 2 | −60% |
| 165 | Origami StudioDesign tool for interactive interfaces | 2 | −53% |
| 166 | PaintCodeTurn vector drawings into program code | 2 | +41% |
| 167 | PhotoStickiesShow photos or camera feeds on the desktop | 2 | −6% |
| 168 | PhotoZoom ProSoftware for enlarging and downsizing digital photos and graphics | 2 | +182% |
| 169 | Raw Photo ProcessorProcess raw photos | 2 | −44% |
| 170 | Linden Lab Second Life Viewer3D browsing software for Second Life online virtual world | 2 | −60% |
| 171 | ApheraRaw photo editing software | 1 | −88% |
| 172 | CameraBagFilter and edit photos | 1 | −72% |
| 173 | Cheetah3D3D modelling, rendering and animation software | 1 | −53% |
| 174 | ClickChartsDiagram and flowchart software | 1 | −76% |
| 175 | Geotag Photos ProGeotagging software | 1 | −29% |
| 176 | Agisoft Metashape Professional EditionProcess digital images and generate 3D spatial data | 1 | −53% |
| 177 | Fujifilm Pixel Shift CombinerTool to tether and combine photos for Fujifilm cameras with IBIS function | 1 | +41% |
| 178 | PlayMemories HomeFreeware that manages and edits photos and videos | 1 | −29% |
| 179 | ShapesDiagramming app | 1 | −80% |
| 180 | Apple Store Time Machine3D reconstruction of Apple Retail Stores on their opening days | 1 | −65% |
| 181 | Unity iOS Build SupportiOS target support for Unity | 1 | +41% |
| 182 | Unity WebGL Build SupportWebGL target support for Unity | 1 | – |
30 developer tools in this category
Developer tools
| # | App | Installs, 30 days | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Godot Engine2D and 3D game engine | 9,143 | +38% |
| 2 |  Unity HubManagement tool for Unity | 4,667 | +26% |
| 3 |  OpenSCAD (snapshot)Programmable solid 3D CAD modeller | 3,960 | +68% |
| 4 |  KiCad CLIElectronics design automation suite | 2,659 | +10% |
| 5 |  QGISGeographic Information System | 776 | −4% |
| 6 |  Adobe Creative CloudCollection of apps and services for photography, design, video, web, and UX | 746 | +17% |
| 7 | Autodesk Fusion 360Integrated CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB software | 457 | +19% |
| 8 |  Blender LTS3D creation suite | 279 | +37% |
| 9 |  FijiOpen-source image processing package | 156 | +51% |
| 10 |  KLayoutIC design layout viewer and editor | 124 | −61% |
| 11 |  QGIS LTRGeographic Information System | 122 | −1% |
| 12 |  SketchUp3D modeling software used to create and manipulate 3D models | 110 | +6% |
| 13 | HuginPanorama photo stitcher | 96 | −41% |
| 14 | DigitalLogic designer and circuit simulator | 27 | +36% |
| 15 | Clip Studio PaintSoftware for drawing and painting | 24 | −8% |
| 16 | MagicaVoxel8-bit 3D voxel editor and interactive path tracing renderer | 23 | −44% |
| 17 | Orca Slicer NightlyG-code generator for 3D printers | 22 | +41% |
| 18 | OpenRA (playtest)Real-time strategy game engine for Westwood games | 7 | −1% |
| 19 | GIMP development versionFree and open-source image editor | 6 | +41% |
| 20 | Solar2DLua-based game engine | 5 | −29% |
| 21 | Affinity Designer (1)Professional graphic design software | 4 | +13% |
| 22 | Unity Hub (beta)Management tool for Unity | 4 | +88% |
| 23 | Electric VLSI Design SystemElectrical CAD system for the design of integrated circuits | 3 | +112% |
| 24 | PrusaSlicer Preview NEWG-code generator for 3D printers (RepRap, Makerbot, Ultimaker etc.) | 3 | New |
| 25 | Sketch (beta)Digital design and prototyping platform | 3 | +323% |
| 26 | Affinity Photo (1)Professional image editing software | 2 | −65% |
| 27 | Material DesignColour picker | 2 | −65% |
| 28 | Bépo layoutKeyboard layout designed to facilitate input of French and computer languages | 1 | +41% |
| 29 | OutFoxExtensible rhythm game engine based on StepMania | 1 | −65% |
| 30 | Adobe Photoshop Patterns Quicklook PluginQuick Look plugin for Adobe Photoshop pattern files | 1 | −29% |
Install counts come from Homebrew, a free tool many Mac users install apps with, so they describe those people, not every Mac owner. How we count