Category: Mac Utilities

  • dBpoweramp Music Converter R2026.10.19 for Mac

    dBpoweramp Music Converter R2026.10.19 for Mac

    dBpoweramp Music Converter R2026.10.19 for Mac

    dBpoweramp Music Converter R2026.10.19 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 14, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 14, 2026

    dBpoweramp Music Converter, from Illustrate, pairs a music converter with a CD ripper in one long lived audio toolkit. It converts between FLAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, WAV, AIFF and many more formats, handles whole folders in a single batch, and rips CDs with AccurateRip verification and metadata lookup, so a large and much loved music library stays accurate and tidy.

    Key Features

    • Convert between FLAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, WAV, AIFF and many more formats
    • Batch Converter processes whole folders and libraries in one pass
    • CD Ripper verifies rips against the AccurateRip database for confidence
    • Metadata lookup and a tag editor keep titles and artwork tidy
    • DSP effects can level volume and reshape audio during conversion

    How to Download

    1. Use the download button on this page, or Download from the official site to open the official dBpoweramp site.
    2. Choose the macOS trial, download it and install the app on your Mac.
    3. Add files or insert a CD, pick your output format and start the conversion.

    System Requirements

    The current release supports macOS 11 Big Sur and every later version up to the newest macOS, on Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. Ripping CDs needs an optical drive connected to your Mac.

    FAQs

    Is there a free trial?

    Yes. Illustrate offers a fully functional trial of dBpoweramp Reference for 21 days, so you can test conversion and ripping before you buy.

    What is AccurateRip?

    AccurateRip compares the result of your rip with rips of the same disc made on other drives. A match gives you confidence the audio was read correctly.

    Does the Mac version match the Windows version?

    The core converter and ripper tools match closely. A small number of DSP effects remain Windows only, which the vendor notes in its Mac help pages.

  • Geekbench 7.1.0 for Mac

    Geekbench 7.1.0 for Mac

    Geekbench 7.1.0 for Mac

    Geekbench 7.1.0 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 14, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 14, 2026

    Geekbench from Primate Labs is the benchmark many people reach for when they want one answer to a simple question. How fast is this Mac? You run the test, wait a few minutes, and get scores for your processor and graphics. The workloads are modelled on real tasks like processing photos, encoding media and handling documents, so the numbers mean more than a purely synthetic test would.

    Key Features

    • CPU benchmark reports single core and multi core performance scores
    • GPU benchmark tests graphics power through the Metal API on Mac
    • Workloads mirror real tasks such as media encoding and image work
    • Results can be uploaded and compared in the Geekbench Browser
    • The same tests run on Windows, Linux, iOS and Android devices

    How to Download

    1. Download from the official site to get the Mac build.
    2. Open the downloaded archive and move Geekbench to your Applications folder.
    3. Close heavy apps, launch Geekbench and run the CPU or GPU benchmark.

    System Requirements

    Geekbench 7 for macOS needs a current macOS release, as listed on the official download page, and runs on both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. Close other demanding apps while testing so your scores reflect the machine itself.

    FAQs

    What does a Geekbench score actually tell me?

    It gives you a standard way to compare processing power between machines. Higher scores mean faster performance in the tested workloads, though real apps also depend on memory and storage.

    Can I compare my Mac with a phone?

    Yes. Geekbench uses the same style of tests across platforms, and the online Browser holds results from Macs, PCs, phones and tablets for easy comparison.

    Is Geekbench free?

    The standard version is free for personal use according to Primate Labs. A Pro version adds automation and other tools aimed at professional testers and reviewers.

  • Gyro Pro 1.2.0 for Mac

    Gyro Pro 1.2.0 for Mac

    Gyro Pro 1.2.0 for Mac

    Gyro Pro 1.2.0 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 14, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 14, 2026

    Gyro Pro is an instrument plugin from 10K Audio built for making melodic loops. Instead of starting from a blank timeline, you combine sounds, chord sets, patterns and effects that the engine reshuffles into fresh musical ideas. It suits producers who want strong starting points they can shape into their own tracks.

    Key Features

    • Generates melodic loops from combinable sounds, chords and patterns
    • Includes a large preset library with multisampled instruments and wavetables
    • Lets you load your own samples into the sound layers
    • Routes generated MIDI out to other plugins or external hardware
    • Supports the Chordset Generator for building your own progressions

    How to Download

    1. Get the plugin from Download from the official site and choose the Pro edition.
    2. Run the installer and let it place the AU and VST3 plugin files.
    3. Open your music software, rescan your plugins, and insert Gyro on a track.

    System Requirements

    The vendor lists macOS 13.4 and later on Apple silicon or Intel machines with a Core i5 class processor or better. You also need a host app that supports AU or VST3 plugins and space for the sound library.

    FAQs

    What is the difference between Gyro Play and Gyro Pro?

    Play is a smaller edition with a curated preset set and limited editing. Pro unlocks the full library, the deep editors and every feature in the instrument.

    Can I use my own samples in Gyro Pro?

    Yes. Pro lets you load your own samples into one or more layers, so your own sounds can drive the patterns the engine creates.

    Is music I make with Gyro mine to release?

    The vendor describes content made with Gyro as royalty free with some conditions, so read the terms on the official site before a commercial release.

  • Radiccio 1.5.4 for Mac

    Radiccio 1.5.4 for Mac

    Radiccio 1.5.4 for Mac

    Radiccio 1.5.4 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 14, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 14, 2026

    Radiccio is a Mac music player built around a simple promise: your files stay yours. Point it at folders of music on your Mac and it plays them in place, with no importing and no changes to a single file. It can also pull Apple Music, Plex and Jellyfin libraries into the same calm sidebar, so one player covers your whole collection.

    Key Features

    • Plays music straight from your folders and never modifies your audio files
    • Brings Apple Music, Plex and Jellyfin libraries into one sidebar
    • Librarian layer organizes big collections without moving files around
    • Playlists, pins and favorites keep the music you love close
    • Journal keeps a history of what you listened to, with scrobbling support

    How to Download

    1. Use the download button on this page, or Download from the official site to open the official Radiccio site.
    2. Get Radiccio from the Mac App Store and launch it.
    3. Add a folder of music as your first source, or sign in to Apple Music, and press play.

    System Requirements

    Radiccio needs macOS 15 Sequoia or later and runs on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. Server sources such as Plex or Jellyfin need to be reachable on your network.

    FAQs

    Is Radiccio free to use?

    The free tier covers one local source plus Apple Music playback with no time limit. Radiccio Plus unlocks extra sources such as Plex, Jellyfin and the Radiccio Server.

    Will Radiccio change or reorganize my music files?

    No. Leaving your files untouched is a stated policy of the app. It works alongside Finder and adds its layer on top of your folders.

    Can one player really cover files and streaming together?

    That is the idea behind Radiccio. Local folders, Apple Music and home servers appear as sources in one sidebar, so you browse everything in one place.

  • Geekbench AI 1.8.0 for Mac

    Geekbench AI 1.8.0 for Mac

    Geekbench AI 1.8.0 for Mac

    Geekbench AI 1.8.0 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 14, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 14, 2026

    Geekbench AI from Primate Labs answers a newer question than the classic Geekbench. How fast is this machine at AI work? It runs a set of machine learning workloads on your device itself, using tasks like image classification and object detection. You get a clear picture of how your Mac handles the kind of processing that modern software leans on more every year.

    Key Features

    • Ten AI workloads based on real machine learning tasks and data
    • Separate scores for single precision, half precision and quantized data
    • Tests the CPU, the GPU and the neural engine in your Mac
    • Uses Core ML on macOS to run models the way real apps do
    • Results compare easily with other devices in the online results browser

    How to Download

    1. Download from the official site and choose the macOS version.
    2. Open the download and move Geekbench AI to your Applications folder.
    3. Launch the app, pick a framework and device, then run the benchmark.

    System Requirements

    Geekbench AI runs on Macs with Intel or Apple Silicon chips and a recent macOS release, as listed on the official download page. Machines with a neural engine can show extra speed in supported workloads, which is part of what the test reveals.

    FAQs

    How is this different from regular Geekbench?

    Regular Geekbench measures general CPU and GPU performance. Geekbench AI focuses only on machine learning workloads, so it shows how a device handles AI tasks specifically.

    Why are there three different scores?

    AI models run at different precision levels. The three scores together give a fuller picture than a single number could.

    Does the benchmark need the internet?

    The tests run locally on your device. You only need a connection if you want to upload your result and compare it with the results other people have shared.

  • Shortcut Bar 2.9.74 for Mac

    Shortcut Bar 2.9.74 for Mac

    Shortcut Bar 2.9.74 for Mac

    Shortcut Bar 2.9.74 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 14, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 14, 2026

    Shortcut Bar from FIPLAB lives in your Mac menu bar and keeps the things you open most within one click. Files, folders, apps, web links, text snippets and colour values all sit in tidy groups, so you stop digging through Finder windows and desktop piles to find the same items every day.

    Key Features

    • Stores files, folders, apps, web links, snippets and colour swatches
    • Organises shortcuts into custom groups you can reorder and collapse
    • Opens folders through cascading menus without launching Finder first
    • Pastes saved text snippets straight into the app you are using
    • Lets you pick which browser opens each saved web link

    How to Download

    1. Get the app from Download from the official site and save the file.
    2. Open the file and move Shortcut Bar into your Applications folder.
    3. Launch it, click its star icon in the menu bar, and add your first group.

    System Requirements

    FIPLAB lists macOS 14.6 or later for the current Shortcut Bar. The app is small, runs quietly in the menu bar, and follows your system appearance in both light and dark modes.

    FAQs

    How many shortcuts can I add?

    You can add as many as you like and sort them into groups. Most people group by project or by task, which keeps long lists easy to scan.

    Can Shortcut Bar store text as well as files?

    Yes. Snippets hold text you reuse often, such as signatures, addresses and standard replies, and supported snippets paste directly into the front app.

    Does it change my files in any way?

    No. It only holds shortcuts that point at your files and folders. Moving or deleting an item inside the app does not delete the original.

  • Looq 2.0.0 for Mac

    Looq 2.0.0 for Mac

    Looq 2.0.0 for Mac

    Looq 2.0.0 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 14, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 14, 2026

    Press the space bar on a file in Finder and Quick Look shows a preview. For images and PDFs it shines, but for the files developers and writers touch daily it often shows raw text or a blank panel. Looq is a Quick Look extension that renders those files properly: Markdown with real formatting, code with color, database tables you can sort, and archives you can browse.

    Key Features

    • Renders Markdown with formatting, diagrams and a table of contents
    • Highlights code in a wide range of programming languages
    • Shows SQLite databases as sortable tables with column types
    • Previews CSV sheets, diff files and archive contents in place
    • Live rendering refreshes the preview when the file changes on disk

    How to Download

    1. Use the download button on this page, or Download from the official site to open the official Looq listing.
    2. Install Looq and launch it once, so macOS registers the Quick Look extension.
    3. Select a Markdown file, a database or an archive in Finder and press the space bar.

    System Requirements

    Looq needs macOS 14 or later. It is a small extension that works inside Finder through Quick Look, so there is no separate library or account to manage.

    FAQs

    Which files does Looq help with?

    Markdown documents, source code, SQLite databases, CSV sheets, diff files, archives and folders are its home ground, along with metadata for app and package files.

    Does Looq open or edit my files?

    No. Looq only renders previews inside Quick Look. Your files are never opened for editing and never modified by the extension.

    A preview still looks plain after installing. What helps?

    Open Looq once after installing so the extension registers. If a preview still looks unchanged, check that Looq is enabled in the extensions settings.

  • Mask Prompter 3.4.64 for Mac

    Mask Prompter 3.4.64 for Mac

    Mask Prompter 3.4.64 for Mac

    Mask Prompter 3.4.64 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 14, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 14, 2026

    Mask Prompter is a plugin for Adobe After Effects, sold through aescripts, that takes over one of the slowest jobs in motion design. Rotoscoping means drawing masks around an object frame after frame. With this plugin you type a short text prompt naming what you want to isolate, and the AI models find it and build the mask for you. The models run locally on your Mac.

    Key Features

    • Creates masks from plain text prompts inside After Effects
    • Tracks the selected object and keeps the mask following it over time
    • Segment Anything models run fully locally on your own machine
    • Handles more than one object so complex scenes stay manageable
    • Edge controls help refine the matte before you export or composite

    How to Download

    1. Download from the official site and complete your purchase there.
    2. Install the plugin using the aescripts manager app or the supplied installer.
    3. Open After Effects, load a clip and find Mask Prompter in the effects panel.

    System Requirements

    You need a licensed copy of Adobe After Effects on a Mac with enough power for video work. AI processing takes time and memory, so a recent Apple Silicon machine with generous storage for models and cache files will serve you best.

    FAQs

    Do I still need to draw any masks by hand?

    Often not for clean shots. Busy scenes, motion blur or partly hidden objects may still need manual fixes.

    Does it send my footage to the cloud?

    No. The vendor states that the models run fully locally, so your footage stays on your own Mac while the masks are generated.

    Is Mask Prompter a stand alone app?

    No. It is a plugin that works inside Adobe After Effects, so you need that host app installed and licensed before the plugin can run.

  • ChatGPT for Mac

    ChatGPT for Mac

    ChatGPT for Mac

    ChatGPT for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 14, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 14, 2026

    ChatGPT for Mac is the official desktop app from OpenAI. It puts the assistant in its own window on your Mac, a step away from the browser, with a quick shortcut to ask a question from inside any app. Your conversations sync with the same account you use on the web and on your phone.

    Key Features

    • Opens a compact chat window with a simple keyboard shortcut
    • Supports voice conversations when you would rather talk than type
    • Lets you attach files and screenshots to your conversations
    • Syncs your chat history across desktop, web and mobile apps
    • Includes Chat, Work and Codex views in the current desktop app

    How to Download

    1. Get the app from Download from the official site and save the installer.
    2. Open the downloaded file and move ChatGPT into your Applications folder.
    3. Launch the app and sign in with your OpenAI account to begin.

    System Requirements

    OpenAI publishes no version number for the desktop app, and the listing follows that lead. Recent builds need a current macOS release and an internet connection, since answers are generated online rather than on your Mac.

    FAQs

    Is the ChatGPT Mac app free?

    The app itself is free to download and works with a free account. Paid plans exist for higher limits and extra features, and they are entirely optional.

    Why are there two ChatGPT apps on some Macs?

    OpenAI moved users to a newer desktop app and renamed the earlier one ChatGPT Classic. Both can sit side by side, and your history stays with your account.

    Does the app work without an internet connection?

    No. ChatGPT runs on OpenAI servers, so the Mac app needs to be online to answer, even though the app itself lives on your computer.

  • Glow 3.5.0 for Mac

    Glow 3.5.0 for Mac

    Glow 3.5.0 for Mac

    Glow 3.5.0 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 14, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 14, 2026

    Glow is a menu bar manager for Mac that brings order to a crowded top bar. It lets you hide the icons you rarely use, sort the rest into sections, and open hidden items in a click from a floating bar. It also restyles the bar itself with a glass look you can shape, tint and shadow to suit your desktop, so the bar feels personal from the start.

    Key Features

    • Hide and sort menu bar icons in three sections so only the items you use daily stay visible
    • Floating Bar opens hidden items with their real menus, without expanding the whole bar
    • Glow Search finds any menu bar item by name when the bar gets crowded
    • Moods save the full look of the bar and can also switch your wallpaper, layout and Dock
    • Glass styling with your own shape, tint, border and shadow, plus rounded screen corners

    How to Download

    1. Download from the official site to get the current build and try the full app free for a short trial period.
    2. Open the downloaded file and move Glow into your Applications folder.
    3. Launch Glow, arrange your sections, and save your first Mood once the bar looks right.

    System Requirements

    Glow needs macOS 26 or macOS 27 and runs on both Apple silicon and Intel Macs. It is built on the newest system styling, so it cannot run on older versions of macOS.

    FAQs

    Is Glow a subscription app?

    No. Glow is sold as a single purchase and you own it for good, with future updates included at no extra cost.

    Does Glow collect data about my Mac use?

    The maker says Glow does not collect usage data. It only goes online for trial and licence checks and to look for updates.

    Can I try Glow before I pay?

    Yes. The free trial unlocks the whole app with every feature included, so you can live with it for a few days before deciding.