System Requirements
Minimum
One of the following Intel-based Mac computers:
- Mac Pro
- MacBook Pro
- MacBook
- MacBook Air
- iMac
- Mac mini
Operating system:
- Mac OS X v10.5.8 or v10.6.2 or later
Memory:
- 1GB of RAM
- 2GB of RAM required for Mac Pro
Other requirements:
- DVD drive for installation
- 1GB of disk space for application and documentation
- 7GB of disk space for Sample Library
Recommended
One of the following computers:
- Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor
Support for Leading Cameras
Using Aperture, you can import JPEG images from virtually all digital cameras. Shooting RAW? Aperture supports the RAW formats from a wide range of digital SLRs and medium-format cameras and camera backs. You’ll find an extensive list of supported camera models on the RAW support page.
File Formats
Native RAW import and editing of images from leading digital cameras and camera backs
(See RAW support page for model listing.)
- .ARW, .CR2, .CRW, .MOS, .NEF, .RAF, .RAW, .SRW, .TIF, .OLY, .FFF, .3FR, .DNG1
Compatible with all major still image formats
- JPEG, GIF, TIFF, PNG, PDF, PSD2
Input/Output
Import images directly from cameras and storage devices
- CompactFlash I, II and Microdrive
- Memory Stick and Memory Stick Duo
- Secure Digital, MultiMedia and SmartMedia cards
- xD Picture cards
- Import from multiple cards simultaneously
- Drag files in from any volume (preserves Finder folder hierarchy)
- Browse and import directly from iPhoto library
- Capture images directly from tethered Nikon or Canon cameras3



