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Pre-release Software

Sunset is still in early access, with a planned public release in June. Your feedback helps us shape the future of the app!

During launch week, we review support requests daily and aim to respond to purchase, license, install, and data-safety issues within 1 business day.

macOS

Apple Silicon

macOS 12 (Monterey) or later

Download for macOS

v2026.35.0 · 228.5 MB · Released 2026-05-18

Apple Silicon (M1 and later). Opens directly after download.

Windows

64-bit

Windows 10 or later

Download for Windows

v2026.26.0 · 384.9 MB · Released 2026-05-05

64-bit Windows 10 or later. A SmartScreen warning may appear while the app builds reputation.

Linux

AppImage

x64 Linux distribution with glibc

Download for Linux

v2026.35.0 · 438.4 MB · Released 2026-05-18

AppImage on x64 Linux with glibc. You may need to mark the file as executable: chmod +x Sunset-*.AppImage

For platform details and current limitations, see the known limitations page. For common issues, see troubleshooting.

Changelog

[2026.34.0] - Sunset's Initial Public Release, June 2026

Develop & Editing

  • Edit RAW photos from external apps — Open RAW, TIFF, and other non-JPEG files from Finder or Apple Photos, develop them, and export a JPEG beside the source
  • Edit photos from external apps — Open photos from Apple Photos, Finder, or any app via "Edit With" or "Open With", develop them, and save changes back
  • RAW, JPEG, TIFF, and HEIC/HEIF develop mode
  • GPU-accelerated editing with CPU fallback
  • Image resolution display in the develop sidebar
  • Exposure, contrast, white balance, tone, saturation, vibrance, sharpening, chroma denoise, and luminance denoise controls
  • Real-time RGB histogram with clipping overlays
  • Before/after comparison with eye and curtain modes
  • Develop history with undo, redo, and persistent edit history
  • Crop, rotation, flip, straighten, and aspect-ratio tools
  • Star ratings and flags directly in develop mode
  • Smart Denoise with neural-network-powered noise reduction
  • Smart Denoise quality modes: choose between speed and quality
  • Smart Denoise provider selection: Auto, GPU, or CPU inference
  • Highlights slider overhaul

Import

  • Faster camera, SD card, and folder imports
  • Direct import from folders, SD cards, and MTP/PTP cameras on macOS and Windows
  • Multi-select import workflow
  • Import hover previews for easier photo selection
  • Duplicate filename conflict resolution
  • Optional DNG conversion during import
  • GPX-based geotagging during import
  • Automatic file date correction from EXIF capture time

Organization & Metadata

  • XMP sidecar support for non-destructive metadata and edit storage
  • Native metadata reading for faster EXIF, GPS, and lens information
  • Manual lens name editing and lens name normalization
  • Manual map-based location editing
  • Folder-level batch actions from the sidebar
  • Multi-select gallery workflows
  • Rating and flag filters

Workflow & Usability

  • External editor integration
  • Automatic app updates
  • Improved keyboard navigation and shortcuts throughout the app
  • Cleaner import, gallery, develop, preferences, and changelog interfaces
  • New About dialog with version and copyright info (all platforms)
  • Windows app icon with transparent corners

Security & Reliability

  • Content Security Policy protections
  • More reliable EXIF preservation on export