Aperty
Aperty: A focused desktop editor for AI portrait retouching and batch workflows. Ranked #115 of 158 in Photo Editing Software by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Paid; best for AI portrait editing for professionals.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forAI portrait editing for professionals
- Free planNo
- Paid from$194/yr
- PlatformDesktop
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- AI retouching with skin, facial, and body adjustments
- RAW development, masking, presets, and batch editing
- Photoshop and Lightroom plugins with local processing
Where it doesn't
- Monthly pricing starts at $44
- Available only on Windows and macOS desktops
- No cloud sync for cross-device workflows
Our verdict on Aperty
Aperty is desktop photo-editing software for portrait photographers working in wedding, family, event, studio, fashion, and corporate settings. Its focus is AI-assisted portrait work, with skin smoothing, blemish removal, face and body reshaping, masking, selective adjustments, RAW development, presets, LUTs, and creative effects. It supports standalone editing on Windows and macOS and offers batch editing with synchronized adjustments for repeated portrait workflows.
Pricing is structured around Monthly, Annual, and Lifetime options. The Monthly plan costs $44 per month and includes local processing, unlimited edits, software updates, Photoshop and Lightroom plugins, presets, and masking. The Annual plan costs $194 per year and includes the same listed features. The Lifetime plan is positioned as a one-time purchase with ownership, local processing, unlimited edits, and software updates. There is no free plan, while the paid plans avoid per-image credits and support offline processing. For professionals who need recurring portrait retouching, the strongest value comes from the combination of unlimited edits, batch tools, and specialized AI adjustments.
Aperty fits workflows that already include Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom because it provides plugins for both, while macOS users can also connect it with macOS Photos. Its local processing suits photographers who prefer edits handled on the desktop, but the desktop-only coverage and lack of cloud sync make it less suitable for teams or photographers who need browser access and cross-device continuity. Choose Aperty for focused portrait production, RAW work, and repeatable batch edits; choose a broader or cloud-connected alternative if collaboration, mobile access, or synchronized project libraries matter more than specialized portrait tools.
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Aperty fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $194/yr |
| Platform | Desktop |
| RAW photo support | Yes |
| Layer editing | Not verified |
| Masking tools | Yes |
| Batch editing | Yes |
| Cloud sync | No |
| AI retouching | Yes |
| Money-back guarantee | 14 days |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, macOS Photos |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | aperty.ai |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
Aperty integrations
Aperty lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Lightroom
- macOS Photos
Alternatives to Aperty
- Adobe PhotoshopA deep, multi-platform editor for compositing, retouching, RAW work, and AI-assisted edits.9.4
- Adobe LightroomA broad Lightroom workflow for RAW editing, masking, organization, and synchronized access.9.2
- Capture OneA deep choice for professional RAW and tethered workflows, without a free plan.9.0
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