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Snow Leopard Graphics Software

Adobe CS4 Master Collection - (technically for Tiger/Leopard) includes a BUNCH of Adobe-related software; HOWEVER, if you do stumble upon this software (and a serial), you will still need to turn back the date to around 2008 to launch any of the applications
Aseprite 0.9.5 - a sprite editor
Birdfont 2.17.3 - a font creation program
Blender 2.69 - a free and open-source 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and post production program; this version makes it easier to create height-maps
Blender 2.79b - a free and open-source 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and post production program
CoolReader 3.0.56 - a free and open-source ebook viewer; supports fb2, txt, rtf, doc, html epub, chm, mobi, prc, azw, pdb, pml, and zip
Corel Painter 12.2.1.1212 - a digital painting program meant to be used with a USB drawing tablet
Dia 0.97.2-7 - a free and open-source diagram maker
FreeCAD 0.13 - a free and open-source CAD program; click here for a manual
Gimp 2.8.6 - a free and open-source image manipulation and paint program
GrafX 2.4 - "ultimate 256-color bitmap paint program"
Gutenprint 5.1.7 - formerly "Gimp-Print," Gutenprint is a collection of free-software printer drivers for use with UNIX spooling systems, such as CUPS, LPR, and LPRng; you may also want usbtb 1.0.17 if you need to use an adapter to connect an older printer
Inkscape 0.48.2 - a free and open-source vector graphics editor
iPhoto 9.1 Update - digital photograph manipulation software application; use this to update the version included with iLife 11
iPhoto 9.2.3 Update - use this to update after updating from 9.1
iSteg v1.6.2 - a stenography program; use this to hide files within JPEGs and ZIPs; encryption supported; however, there are tons of software for detecting these things
Jarnal - includes two AppleScript applications that make use of Java program 'Jarnal'; one is for writing notes while the other is for annotating PDF's; a Workflow app is included to place within the Finder Toolbar
JavE 5.0 - ASCII art paint program; imagine a paint program but you "paint" with text characters instead of colored pixels; it also supports image to ASCII conversion and animation
libjpeg-turbo 2.0.6 - supposed to be an improved JPEG-related library for programs that support it
Murasaki 1.0.2 - a scroll-based ePub reader for OS X; opens much faster than Calibre's ebook viewer
Live Interior 3D Pro 2.9.8 - virtual home design software; Sketchup 2016 model support; license key required
MacOSaiX 2.1 - convert an image to a mosaic using a directory of other images; it takes a while
MakeHuman 1.1.0 - easily create 3D humanoid models, with or without accessories
NConvert 6.17 - a command-line program used for batch (or single) converting image files
OpenSCAD 2013.06 - software for creating solid 3D CAD objects; objects are creating in a programmer-like way
Paintbrush - a simple paint program for Mac OS X (Tiger and newer options)
pdftk-server v2.02 - command-line-only; PDF manipulation tool
Pencil 0.4.4b - a 2D animation program with onion skinning
Picasa 3.9.1.535 - (download page is wrong about version) a photo manager with built-in facial recognition by Google; you may want to enable/disable things in the Preferences before importing
Pixexix a.08 - lets you draw onto your 3D models using any 2D image editor
Scribus 1.4.5 - a free and open-source desktop publishing program
Skim 1.4.41 - a PDF reader and note-taker for Mac OS X
Sweet Home 3D v7.2 - a free and open-source interior design program
Synfig Studio 0.64.3 - a free and open-source vector-based, 2D animation program
Tiled 0.10.0 - tiled map editor; mainly used for 2D game development
Wings 3D 1.4.1 - a free and open-source, advanced subdivision modeler
XnConvert 1.65 - batch convert image files while also having the option to apply effects
XnViewMP 0.72 - an image organizing, viewing, converting, sort of program

32-bit iOS Graphics Software

Jailbreak Required

Look for "universal stylus pen" or "mesh fiber tipped" for iOS devices

Also, be aware that older iOS apps with an "export to Photos" option may not work on iOS 8+; if so, export to iTunes or to a network-friendly file-manager instead

SketchBook Mobile v2.9.1 - a digital art program for sketching; this version is better suited for iPhones but better than the iPhone version of Procreate if you just want to quickly sketch something
GoodNotes v4.11.8 - an incredible note-taking program that feels like a virtual notebook with a ton of features, including built-in handwriting recognition when searching; exported PDF is searchable; can also be used to annotate PDFs; "Documents On" friendly for GNU/Linux users; click here for a YouTube video; using your own [dark-themed] templates may help save battery
iFontMaker v1.6.1 - the easiest way to make TTF (TrueType) fonts; just draw with your finger
Pixel Animator: GIF Maker - create pixel art; supports animation; saves as a GIF
Procreate for iPad - a really great and easy to use digital art drawing program
Sketches Pro v17.3.0 - a fantastic digital art program for sketching and perhaps black and white manga; however, it may be better to use Procreate for iPad or a desktop program for coloring

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