ACDSee

About ACDSee

ACDSee is a software suite designed for digital asset management (DAM) and photo/video editing, available on Windows, macOS, and iOS [1](https://www.acdsee.com/en/about/?srsltid=AfmBOoo6qZ5bR29DfpSc3eIZgx787uOCt2UTB24-jYO0VmTsU_37UfTi)[7](https://www.acdsee.com/en/about/?srsltid=AfmBOoqNSblDXYFWsnNgpc6G0ujAYdG6AxUdglmdGgbPba6ef9OFGnZE)[9](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ACDSee). Its primary goal is to provide a comprehensive solution for managing, organizing, viewing, and editing digital photos and videos, streamlining workflows for both casual and professional users [1](https://www.acdsee.com/en/about/?srsltid=AfmBOoo6qZ5bR29DfpSc3eIZgx787uOCt2UTB24-jYO0VmTsU_37UfTi)[2](https://www.acdsee.com/en/products/photo-studio-ultimate/features/?srsltid=AfmBOop9o0XofElFfiVAYf_OtzGoDU92DuoaoH7kO-64x-N7IukTyyTc)[3](https://www.acdsee.com/en/products/photo-studio-ultimate/features/?srsltid=AfmBOoqmjSXvJjkhuErgc6tp3GI4ke9Bfys2jW193k7vnBrK5NasWMQF). **Key Features and Capabilities:** * **Digital Asset Management:** ACDSee excels in organization and search with AI-powered features like AI Keywords and Facial Recognition [2](https://www.acdsee.com/en/products/photo-studio-ultimate/features/?srsltid=AfmBOop9o0XofElFfiVAYf_OtzGoDU92DuoaoH7kO-64x-N7IukTyyTc)[3](https://www.acdsee.com/en/products/photo-studio-ultimate/features/?srsltid=AfmBOoqmjSXvJjkhuErgc6tp3GI4ke9Bfys2jW193k7vnBrK5NasWMQF)[4](https://www.acdsee.com/en/products/photo-studio-mac/features/?srsltid=AfmBOoou-Cq7uVoBS1rLTGnZF32HgLq58gOV3sATGVLDJEMeLJz5fxaS). People Mode helps manage individuals in photos [2](https://www.acdsee.com/en/products/photo-studio-ultimate/features/?srsltid=AfmBOop9o0XofElFfiVAYf_OtzGoDU92DuoaoH7kO-64x-N7IukTyyTc)[3](https://www.acdsee.com/en/products/photo-studio-ultimate/features/?srsltid=AfmBOoqmjSXvJjkhuErgc6tp3GI4ke9Bfys2jW193k7vnBrK5NasWMQF)[4](https://www.acdsee.com/en/products/photo-studio-mac/features/?srsltid=AfmBOoou-Cq7uVoBS1rLTGnZF32HgLq58gOV3sATGVLDJEMeLJz5fxaS), while Media Mode streamlines browsing [2](https://www.acdsee.com/en/products/photo-studio-ultimate/features/?srsltid=AfmBOop9o0XofElFfiVAYf_OtzGoDU92DuoaoH7kO-64x-N7IukTyyTc)[3](https://www.acdsee.com/en/products/photo-studio-ultimate/features/?srsltid=AfmBOoqmjSXvJjkhuErgc6tp3GI4ke9Bfys2jW193k7vnBrK5NasWMQF)[4](https://www.acdsee.com/en/products/photo-studio-mac/features/?srsltid=AfmBOoou-Cq7uVoBS1rLTGnZF32HgLq58gOV3sATGVLDJEMeLJz5fxaS). Batch processing, database management, and cloud integration with Dropbox and OneDrive are also supported [2](https://www.acdsee.com/en/products/photo-studio-ultimate/features/?srsltid=AfmBOop9o0XofElFfiVAYf_OtzGoDU92DuoaoH7kO-64x-N7IukTyyTc)[3](https://www.acdsee.com/en/products/photo-studio-ultimate/features/?srsltid=AfmBOoqmjSXvJjkhuErgc6tp3GI4ke9Bfys2jW193k7vnBrK5NasWMQF)[4](https://www.acdsee.com/en/products/photo-studio-mac/features/?srsltid=AfmBOoou-Cq7uVoBS1rLTGnZF32HgLq58gOV3sATGVLDJEMeLJz5fxaS). * **Photo and Video Editing:** It supports RAW editing, layered editing, and AI-powered tools like AI Sky Replacement, AI Face Edit, AI Masking, and AI Super-Resolution [1](https://www.acdsee.com/en/about/?srsltid=AfmBOoo6qZ5bR29DfpSc3eIZgx787uOCt2UTB24-jYO0VmTsU_37UfTi)[2](https://www.acdsee.com/en/products/photo-studio-ultimate/features/?srsltid=AfmBOop9o0XofElFfiVAYf_OtzGoDU92DuoaoH7kO-64x-N7IukTyyTc)[3](https://www.acdsee.com/en/products/photo-studio-ultimate/features/?srsltid=AfmBOoqmjSXvJjkhuErgc6tp3GI4ke9Bfys2jW193k7vnBrK5NasWMQF). The software employs non-destructive editing and includes repair tools, color correction, and basic video editing capabilities via LUXEA Video Editor [1](https://www.acdsee.com/en/about/?srsltid=AfmBOoo6qZ5bR29DfpSc3eIZgx787uOCt2UTB24-jYO0VmTsU_37UfTi)[2](https://www.acdsee.com/en/products/photo-studio-ultimate/features/?srsltid=AfmBOop9o0XofElFfiVAYf_OtzGoDU92DuoaoH7kO-64x-N7IukTyyTc)[3](https://www.acdsee.com/en/products/photo-studio-ultimate/features/?srsltid=AfmBOoqmjSXvJjkhuErgc6tp3GI4ke9Bfys2jW193k7vnBrK5NasWMQF). **Potential Use Cases and Applications:** ACDSee is versatile and can be used by photographers, graphic designers, businesses, educators (with free software for K-12 and post-secondary institutions), and government agencies [1](https://www.acdsee.com/en/about/?srsltid=AfmBOoo6qZ5bR29DfpSc3eIZgx787uOCt2UTB24-jYO0VmTsU_37UfTi)[6](https://www.acdsee.com/en/solutions/workgroup/?srsltid=AfmBOorQ1DV1RGmDgRFWjfNjAeVIDc7bhMtwt_h2ePYZp7NgjWdF9Ii4)[7](https://www.acdsee.com/en/about/?srsltid=AfmBOoqNSblDXYFWsnNgpc6G0ujAYdG6AxUdglmdGgbPba6ef9OFGnZE)[13](https://www.acdsee.com/en/products/packs/ultimate-pack/?srsltid=AfmBOooN7eplRRjRHOXzC82TIbNiAr_w5jvl2zurKG22Wmf0Fa0tL8EL). **Unique Selling Points and Advantages:** ACDSee's strength lies in its combination of DAM and editing tools, AI-powered features, non-destructive editing, and cross-platform compatibility. **Technical Specifications and Requirements:** For Windows, a 64-bit Intel or AMD processor, DirectX 10 compatible graphics adapter, and 2GB of RAM are generally required [5](https://help.acdsystems.com/en/acdsee-software-development-toolkit/Content/1Topics/GettingStarted/How_to_create_plugin.htm). For macOS, a computer with Apple silicon or Intel processor and macOS Ventura (13) or later is needed [4](https://www.acdsee.com/en/products/photo-studio-mac/features/?srsltid=AfmBOoou-Cq7uVoBS1rLTGnZF32HgLq58gOV3sATGVLDJEMeLJz5fxaS). **Integration Capabilities:** ACDSee integrates with cloud storage services and offers an SDK for custom plug-ins [5](https://help.acdsystems.com/en/acdsee-software-development-toolkit/Content/1Topics/GettingStarted/How_to_create_plugin.htm)[6](https://www.acdsee.com/en/solutions/workgroup/?srsltid=AfmBOorQ1DV1RGmDgRFWjfNjAeVIDc7bhMtwt_h2ePYZp7NgjWdF9Ii4). It also integrates with SendPix for easy image sharing [2](https://www.acdsee.com/en/products/photo-studio-ultimate/features/?srsltid=AfmBOop9o0XofElFfiVAYf_OtzGoDU92DuoaoH7kO-64x-N7IukTyyTc)[3](https://www.acdsee.com/en/products/photo-studio-ultimate/features/?srsltid=AfmBOoqmjSXvJjkhuErgc6tp3GI4ke9Bfys2jW193k7vnBrK5NasWMQF)[4](https://www.acdsee.com/en/products/photo-studio-mac/features/?srsltid=AfmBOoou-Cq7uVoBS1rLTGnZF32HgLq58gOV3sATGVLDJEMeLJz5fxaS). **Recent Updates and Developments:** Recent updates include GPU acceleration for AI-driven editing, the AI Object Selection tool, improved auto-migration, AVIF file support, enhancements to Masking Group in Develop Mode, new skies in AI Sky Replacement, and People Mode improvements [8](https://www.acdsee.com/en/photo-studio/whats-new/?srsltid=AfmBOoqhMyEeDVPJZmRl0qxzi4SIJJuIblA9P9Oab-LG9nje_LxYkJB6).

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