Aybuke for Mac · macOS 14+
Aybuke on your Mac
The same AI photo editor and makeup app as on iPhone and iPad, in one window you can resize: a sidebar with every tool, a real menu bar with keyboard shortcuts, and photos you drag in straight from Finder.
Updated 22 October 2026
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Aybuke for Mac is the same Aybuke as on iPhone and iPad, on a bigger screen. Magic Edit, Makeup Studio, the one-tap looks, Create, the retro effects, collages and the video editor all work the way they do there. The Mac adds what you'd expect from a Mac app: a sidebar, a menu bar with keyboard shortcuts, and drag and drop.
A sidebar and a real menu bar
Aybuke opens in one window that you can make as big or as small as you like. The sidebar on the left holds Explore, Create, Edit and My Works, every tool from Retro Cam and Makeup Studio to Collage and Video, and your credit balance. Hide it with ⌃⌘S when you want more room; the editors always open across the whole window. Everything else is in the menu bar, with the shortcuts you already use:
| Shortcut | What it does |
|---|---|
| ⌘N | New Creation: start an image from your words in Create |
| ⌘O | Open Photo…: pick a photo from your Photos library to edit |
| ⌥⌘O | Open Video…: pick a clip for the video editor |
| ⌘S | Save, in the editors |
| ⌘W | Close, in the editors |
| ⌘Z ⇧⌘Z | Undo and Redo |
| ⌃⌘S | Show or hide the sidebar |
| ⌘1–⌘4 | Explore, Create, Edit and My Works |
| ⌘, | Settings |
Need a hand? Help › Contact support is in the menu bar too, or see help & support.
Open and save your photos
Choose File › Open Photo… (⌘O) to pick a photo from your Photos library, or simply drag a photo file from Finder onto Aybuke's window to start editing it. When you're happy, Save (⌘S) puts it in Photos, just like on your iPhone. For a video, choose Open Video… (⌥⌘O).
Retro Cam with your Mac's camera
Retro Cam and Retro Booth use your Mac's camera: the built-in one or, on a Mac without one, a USB camera or your iPhone as a Continuity Camera. Pick an effect, frame your shot and press the Space bar to take the photo. If no camera is connected when you open Aybuke, Retro Cam and Retro Booth are hidden.
One Aybuke on all your devices
- Pro follows your Apple Account. Subscribe once and Pro works on your iPhone, iPad and Mac wherever you use that Apple Account. If it doesn't show up, use Restore in Settings or on the paywall.
- Credits follow your Aybuke account. They live in your account on our servers, so to use them on your Mac, sign in with Apple in Aybuke on both devices. Signing in is optional.
Plans, credits and prices are explained on our pricing page.
What's different on the Mac
- No ads. Aybuke shows no ads on the Mac.
- No Live Activity. The Live Activity you may know from iPhone isn't part of the Mac app.
- The share menu instead of the Instagram Stories button. When you share, the Mac's share menu takes its place.
What you need
- A Mac with macOS 14 Sonoma or later.
- For Retro Cam: a built-in camera, a USB camera or Continuity Camera.
- For Pro on every device: the same Apple Account.
Aybuke for Mac is coming to the App Store, like the iPhone and iPad app; it isn't available there yet. For early access, email hello@buaze.com.
FAQ
Aybuke for Mac, answered
Is Aybuke for Mac a different app?
No. It's the same Aybuke as on iPhone and iPad, with the same tools and looks, in a Mac window with a sidebar, a menu bar and keyboard shortcuts.
Do I need to buy Pro again for my Mac?
No. Pro follows your Apple Account, so it works on your Mac when you use the same Apple Account there. If it doesn't show up, use Restore in Settings or on the paywall.
Do my credits move to my Mac?
Yes, with Sign in with Apple. Credits live in your account on our servers: sign in with Apple in Aybuke on both devices and they follow you. Signing in is optional.
Can I use Retro Cam without a built-in camera?
Yes, with a USB camera or your iPhone as a Continuity Camera; connect it before you open Aybuke. If no camera is connected, Retro Cam and Retro Booth are hidden.
Are there ads on the Mac?
No. Aybuke shows no ads on the Mac.
Which macOS do I need?
macOS 14 Sonoma or later.
Where can I get Aybuke for Mac?
Aybuke for Mac is coming to the App Store, like the iPhone and iPad app; it isn't available there yet. For early access, email hello@buaze.com.
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