Profoto Control Desktop
Full control from your desktop
Profoto Control Desktop gives you total control of all Profoto lights right from the desktop, so you can focus on capturing the perfect shot.
Profoto Control Desktop for macOS is now free and available directly from the Apple App Store. This intuitive lighting control app offers seamless, real-time control over your Profoto lights from your Mac enabling you to work faster, more precisely, and with full creative freedom. Whether you're capturing stills or video, working solo or with a team, Profoto Control Desktop adapts to your workflow and unlocks the full potential of your lighting setup. With real-time adjustments, a clean interface, and reliable performance, it’s built to elevate your creative process — wherever and however you shoot.
Download it today and experience a new level of control and confidence in your lighting.
What you get with Profoto Control Desktop
Whether you're working with a single flash or a complex multi-light setup, Profoto Control for macOS streamlines your workflow and keeps your lighting perfectly consistent.
Full desktop control
Take charge of your Profoto lights and remotes directly from your computer. Make fast, precise, and consistent adjustments without ever needing to step away from your workstation.
Save and reuse presets
Build custom lighting presets that you can recall instantly. Speed up your workflow and ensure absolute consistency and accuracy across every shoot, big or small.
Independent light grouping
Control up to six different light groups with complete independence. Fine-tune each group individually, giving you total creative freedom while staying focused on your work.
Seamless tethering integration
Stay immersed in the creative process. With smooth integration into your tethering software, you can concentrate on capturing the perfect image instead of managing technical setups.
Effortless firmware updates
Keep your lights performing at their best with direct firmware updates. Your equipment stays up to date automatically, ensuring reliability and access to the latest features.
Introducing Profoto Control Desktop macOS
Explore Control Desktop and how it allows you to leave room for more creativity
Walkthrough of the product
Profoto's gives you the full tour of Profoto Control Desktop macOS
Compatibility
Supported devices macOS
Any Mac computer running macOS 14.6 or later.
Supported Profoto lights
Supported remotes
Profoto Connect
Profoto Connect Pro
Supported connection
AirX/Bluetooth