Get creative with Photos, Freeform, and iMovie on Mac
Your Mac Studio offers built-in apps that empower you to create. Click the link in the table to learn more about getting started with Freeform, Photos, and iMovie.
![]() Photos Browse, edit, and share your photos and videos from all of your devices with Photos. | ![]() Freeform Freeform provides a flexible canvas for you to pull all the pieces together—solo or with others. | ![]() iMovie Create stunning home-videos and trailers with easy-to-use tools in iMovie. |
Photos
In the Photos app, you can view, edit, and share your photos and videos from all your devices. Use intelligent, personalized features that help you find, enjoy, and share your best shots and memories.

All your photos on all your devices. With iCloud Photos, you can browse, search, and share all the photos and videos from all your devices that are signed in to the same Apple Account. When you use your iPhone to take a photo, it automatically appears on all of your devices. And if you edit photos, those edits appear on all of your devices, too.
To get started, see Use iCloud Photos.
Import photos. You can import photos from an iPhone, iPad, camera, or files. With Photos open on your Mac, connect your device or camera and turn it on. If you’re importing from a camera, set it to download photos. Choose File > Import, select the device in the sidebar, click the photos you want to import, then click Import [X] Selected.
Tip: To select multiple photos, Command-click to select some photos in a list or Shift-click to select a range of photos in a list.

Edit photos like a pro. Create standout photos with powerful but easy-to-use editing tools. Double-click a photo, then use the buttons in the toolbar to make quick improvements, like rotating or automatically adjusting the color and contrast. For more powerful editing tools, click Edit in the toolbar, then use Smart Sliders to get professional results. With Apple Intelligence,* you can use the Clean Up tool to remove distracting objects in the background of a photo—click Clean Up, then click, brush, or circle what you want to remove.
Browse collections and enjoy your memories. Collections automatically organize your library by topics like Memories, Pinned, Albums, People & Pets, and more. To see a personalized collection of photos and videos featuring a significant person, place, or event from your Photos library, click Collections, click Memories, then double-click a memory to play it. The memory is set to music, so you can watch it like a movie. To share with friends and family, click
Learn more. See the Photos User Guide.
Freeform
Use the Freeform app to sketch out a project, create a trip itinerary, build a storyboard, design a mood board, and more. Whether you’re working solo or collaborating on a shared vision, Freeform provides a flexible canvas for brainstorming.

Create a board. Click