Why I built the photo editor I couldn't find. Hey Product Hunt! 👋 I’m Nathan, a professional photographer (and former magician 🎩) based in Australia. For years, I’ve felt the same pain as many of you: Software is getting slower. We have supercomputer chips (M1/M2/M3), yet our photo tools still lag. All the different tools we pay for are becoming a drainer, and Adobe keeps increasing their prices... So, I built Fovea. It started as a side project fueled by coffee and frustration, and today I'm sharing the public beta with you. 🚀 What makes Fovea different? * Zero-Latency Culling: It uses a proxy-first architecture that feels instant. * Privacy-First AI: Face detection, subject scoring, and "best-in-scene" suggestions happen 100% on-device. No cloud uploads. * Native & Beautiful: Built with SwiftUI and Metal, it’s designed to feel like a premium Mac app, not a web wrapper. 🧪 The "Develop" Module (Beta Test) The culling engine (to me feels) rock-solid - but keen to hear people's experiences. I’ve recently added a Develop Module (editing) because I want a complete workflow. This is where I need you. It’s early days for the editor. It has curves, HSL, and color grading, but it’s still experimental. I need to know: - Is it fast enough? - Does it replace your current editor? - If not, what's missing? 💰 A Question on Pricing: I want Fovea to be accessible. I hate the "Adobe Tax." I'm wanting to offer this at a really reasonable price, like, the cost of a cup of coffee or two per month. And maybe I'll throw in a lifetime purchase option. Tell me in the comments: What is a fair price for a pro tool like this? I’ll be hanging out here all day answering questions. Let me know what you think! Cheers, Nathan

Fovea (Beta)

The lightning-fast, privacy-first photo workflow for macOS.

The lightning-fast, privacy-first photo workflow for macOS.