Apple Photos vs XnView MP : Which is Better?

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Apple Photos

Photos is a photo management and editing application. Developed by Apple Inc.

License: Free

Apps available for Mac OS X Online iPhone iPad

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XnView MP

XnView MP is the enhanced version of XnView Classic. It is a powerful cross-platform media browser, viewer and converter. Developed by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet

License: Free Personal

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux

Apple Photos VS XnView MP

XnView MP is a versatile, cross-platform photo management tool that excels in batch processing and customization, making it suitable for power users and those who work with various file formats. In contrast, Apple Photos offers seamless integration with Apple's ecosystem, a user-friendly interface, and advanced editing tools, but is limited to Apple devices and lacks robust batch processing capabilities.

Apple Photos

Pros:

  • Seamless integration with Apple's ecosystem
  • User-friendly interface
  • Strong cloud storage features
  • Advanced photo editing tools
  • Video support included

Cons:

  • Only available on Apple devices
  • Less customizable than XnView MP
  • Limited batch processing features
  • Can be resource-intensive
  • Requires an Apple ID for full functionality

XnView MP

Pros:

  • Wide range of file format support
  • Powerful batch processing features
  • Highly customizable interface
  • Free to use with a robust feature set
  • Cross-platform availability

Cons:

  • Less intuitive for beginners
  • No cloud integration
  • Limited mobile options
  • No video support
  • Not as visually appealing as Apple Photos

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