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  • Welcome to Aperty Learning Journey
  • Getting Started
    • Installation Process
    • Activation
  • About Aperty
    • As a Standalone Editor
    • Using Aperty in the plug-in mode
      • Aperty with Adobe Photoshop
      • Aperty with Adobe Lightroom Classic
      • Aperty for macOS Extension
      • Aperty with Luminar Neo
    • Supported File Types and Cameras
    • Keyboard Shortcut Keys
      • Windows Keyboard Shortcuts
      • macOS Keyboard Shortcuts
  • How to use Aperty
    • All about Project
      • Project Files
      • Adding the Images to the Project
      • Removing Images from a Project
      • Syncing Adjustments
      • Filmstrip
      • Saving Adjustments in a Project
    • Editing tab overview
    • Four Key Tools Categories
      • Essential Tools
        • Develop & Develop RAW Tool
        • Curves Tool
        • Color Tool
        • Black & White Tool
        • Sharpen Tool
        • Details Tool
        • Structure Tool
        • Noise Reduction
      • Retouch tools
        • People detect
        • Skin Blemish Tool
        • Skin Wrinkles
        • Face Skin Tool
        • Eyes Tool
        • Mouth Tool
        • Make up Tool
      • Reshape Tools
        • People
        • Face
        • Eyes
        • Nose
        • Mouth
        • Body
      • Creative tools
        • Light Control
        • Portrait Bokeh Tool
        • LUTs
        • Film Grain
        • Vignette
        • High Key
    • Exporting a Photo
  • Manage your license
    • Activate Aperty on another device
    • Cancelling the subscription
  • Something Useful
    • What is the difference between Luminar Neo and Aperty?
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  1. Getting Started

Installation Process

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After completing your purchase, you’re just a few steps away from using Aperty. Follow the instructions below to download, install, and set up the software on your device. This guide will help you navigate the installation process smoothly, whether you’re using Windows or Mac.

  1. Download the Software: After the purchase, you’ll receive email with the link to download the installer. Moreover, you can also download the app in your Skylum account, from the .

  2. Run the Installer:

    • For Windows: Double-click the installer file (.exe) and follow the on-screen prompts to install the software.

    • For Mac: Open the installer file (.dmg), drag the Aperty icon into the Applications folder, and complete the installation.

  3. Follow Setup Instructions: Double-click the Aperty installer. You’ll see an installation screen:

  • Click the ‘Accept’ button to proceed with the installation.

  • If you use Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Lightroom Classic and wish to use Aperty as a plugin, you’ll have the option to install the plugin on the next screen:

This step is not obligatory: if you don’t use these applications, simply click ‘Install’ to continue without installing the plugin.

  • Once the installation is complete, click the ‘Launch’ button to open Aperty.

Launching the Software

  • From Desktop: After installation, simply double-click the Aperty icon on your desktop (or in the Applications folder on Mac).

  • From the Start Menu (Windows): You can also launch Aperty by clicking on the Start Menu, searching for "Aperty," and selecting the application from the list.

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