# Past Perfect for Mac

> On-device restoration for old and blurry photos.

Past Perfect sharpens soft faces, cleans dust and scratches, removes objects and adjusts light and colour, with all processing done on your Mac. Saved profiles can be run across a whole folder, and there are matching iPhone and iPad apps.

## Facts

- Price: $14.99 (one-time, Mac App Store)
- Developer: Marco Wilka
- Category: Design & Photo
- Website: https://pastperfect.marcowilka.de/
- Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pastperfect-photo-editor/id6803016628
- Requires: macOS 14.0 or later
- App Store version: 1.2.8
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/past-perfect/

## Install

Mac App Store CLI:

```sh
mas install 6803016628
```

## Questions

### How much does Past Perfect cost?

Past Perfect costs $14.99 as a one-time purchase on the Mac App Store.

### Where can I download Past Perfect for Mac?

Download Past Perfect from the Mac App Store and the developer's website (pastperfect.marcowilka.de). MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install Past Perfect from the Terminal?

Yes. With Mac App Store CLI, run `mas install 6803016628`.

### Which macOS version does Past Perfect need?

The Mac App Store version of Past Perfect requires macOS 14.0 or later.

### What are good alternatives to Past Perfect?

Other design & photo apps for Mac worth a look are RawNudge (one-time purchase), Pixelmator Pro (one-time purchase), Affinity (free) and Sketch (subscription).

## Alternatives in Design & Photo

- [RawNudge](https://macworthy.com/apps/rawnudge/): A RAW editor you can talk to. (One-time purchase)
- [Pixelmator Pro](https://macworthy.com/apps/pixelmator-pro/): A pro image editor, built entirely for the Mac. (One-time purchase)
- [Affinity](https://macworthy.com/apps/affinity/): Pro vector, pixel and layout tools in one app. (Free)
- [Sketch](https://macworthy.com/apps/sketch/): The native interface design tool. (Subscription)
- [Acorn](https://macworthy.com/apps/acorn/): The image editor for humans. (One-time purchase)
- [Photomator](https://macworthy.com/apps/photomator/): Powerful photo editing for your Photos library. (Subscription)
- [Darkroom](https://macworthy.com/apps/darkroom/): A fast, flexible photo and video editor. (Free + Pro)
- [Linearity Curve](https://macworthy.com/apps/linearity-curve/): Vector design that feels effortless. (Free + Pro)

Tags: photo restoration, on-device, photo editor