What is Aurora HDR?
HDR photo editor with filters, batch processing and more
Install with Homebrew
brew install --cask aurora-hdrHow to Install Aurora HDR on Mac
Follow these steps to install Aurora HDR using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.
- 1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
- 2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
- 3
Run
brew install --cask aurora-hdrPaste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask aurora-hdr - 4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm aurora-hdr is installed, then try `aurora-hdr --version` to check the version number.
- 5
Launch Aurora HDR
Run `aurora-hdr` in your Terminal to start using it.
Troubleshooting
- • If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with
sudo. - • If Homebrew can't find the package, run
brew updatefirst to refresh the package list. - • On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at
/opt/homebrew(the default for M-series chips).
Key Features
Easy installation via Homebrew
Regular updates and maintenance
Free to use
Professional support available
Pros
- Simple one-command installation
- Well-maintained and regularly updated
- Completely free to use
Cons
- Requires Homebrew to be installed
- macOS only
Frequently Asked Questions about Aurora HDR
How do I install Aurora HDR on Mac?
Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run
brew install --cask aurora-hdr. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run aurora-hdr from Terminal.Is Aurora HDR free?
Yes, Aurora HDR is completely free to use.
How do I uninstall Aurora HDR?
Open Terminal and run
brew uninstall --cask aurora-hdr. Homebrew will remove Aurora HDR and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.What are alternatives to Aurora HDR?
There are several design & creative apps available for macOS. Browse the Design & Creative category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.
How do I update Aurora HDR to the latest version?
Run
brew upgrade --cask aurora-hdr in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.Does Aurora HDR work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?
Yes, Aurora HDR can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.
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