macOS Sequoia Photos App: Missing Retouch Tool? Here's What to Do
The beloved Retouch tool in the macOS Photos app has been replaced by the "Clean Up" feature in macOS Sequoia (15.1 and later), causing consternation among users. This change primarily affects those with Apple Silicon Macs.
Workarounds
- Try Clean Up: While different from Retouch, it might suffice. Find it in the top menu after selecting "Edit."
- iOS/iPadOS Clean Up Brush: Offers a brush-based experience similar to Retouch. Not ideal, but a quick fix.
- Disable Apple Intelligence: This may or may not bring Retouch back, but it's worth a try.
- Use an Intel Mac: Intel Macs retain the Retouch tool due to Apple Intelligence incompatibility.
- Explore Alternatives: Consider apps like Adobe Lightroom, Movavi Photo Editor, or Skylum Luminar Neo. See more photo editing options in PDF Expert: Lifetime Access for Mac.
- Downgrade macOS: A drastic step involving a bootable USB installer and Time Machine backup. For tips on simplifying your digital life, check out 7 Calendar Apps to Simplify Family Life.
Why Retouch Matters
Users employ Retouch for diverse tasks, from removing freckles to cleaning up scanned documents and enhancing grayscale photos. For those looking to improve productivity, see Essential Apple Watch Apps for Productivity.
Hopefully, Apple will address user feedback and reinstate this valuable tool.