What's new in Skua
Every update, in plain words. Skua tells you when a new version is ready, and you choose when to install it.
Skua 1.2.5
14 October 2026Recommended update- Fixed an error that could stop Skua saving your work in big folders on an external drive.
- Stars and rejects from XMP files now show when you open a folder, so you can pick up work from Narrative, Lightroom or Bridge.
Skua 1.2.4
7 October 2026- RAW files now show the real photo instead of a blank or generic icon.
- Ratings and edits on RAW files are saved in an XMP file that Lightroom, Capture One and Bridge can read. You can turn this off under More.
- A RAW and a JPEG with the same name now show as one photo. Rate it once and both files get the rating.
- Right-click a folder in the Finder and choose Cull images with Skua to open it.
- Choose your own rating keys under Edit › Keyboard Shortcuts…
Skua 1.2.3
1 October 2026- To move your license to another Mac, choose Remove from This Mac in the license window.
Skua 1.2.1
30 September 2026- You can paste into the license key box and the rename field again.
- ⌘⌥⌫ now resets edits instead of moving the photo to the Trash.
- Undo a move to the Trash with ⌘Z or the Undo button.
- Reset Edits now works on all selected photos at once.
Skua 1.2.2
30 September 2026- Small bug fix.
Skua 1.2.0
27 September 2026- You can now buy Skua once and unlock it with a license key.
- Skua can download its own updates. You choose when to restart.
- A friendly reminder two days before your free week ends.