Apple Bought Color Grading Tool Color.io in January
MacRumors • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple acquired Patchflyer, a one-person company owned by Jonathan Ochmann, in January, according to European Union disclosures; Ochmann is the creator of Color.io, a popular web-based color grading tool for photographers and filmmakers.
- Ochmann announced the closure of Color.io in November 2025 and joined Apple to work on a larger scale, ending Color.io's service on December 31, 2025, after serving over 200,000 users.
- Color.io was known for its powerful, user-friendly film-like color grading tools, custom color engine, and extensive color manipulation features; Ochmann's expertise and Color.io's technology may be integrated into Apple software such as Final Cut Pro or Pixelmator Pro.
- In the same period, Apple also acquired PromptAI, a startup specializing in computer vision with an app called Seemour that enhanced home security camera capabilities by detecting people, pets, and other objects.