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ACDSee Photo Studio vs Exposure X7: catalog facts
ACDSee Photo Studio	Exposure X7
Paid Paid editions and an ACDSee 365 subscription, with free trials.	Paid Paid licence, with a free trial available.
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS
Combines library management and editing Several editions for different needs	Hundreds of film simulation presets Works standalone or as a Photoshop and Lightroom plug-in
Paid software with several editions to choose between Mac version is a separate product	Paid licence required after the trial Proprietary software
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License: Proprietary	License: Proprietary
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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