An open-source RAW photo manager and editor in the spirit of Lightroom. It offers a photo library, non-destructive color editing and batch export.
Open sourceSome learning curve
Free alternative to
Code activity
- Stars
- 13,408
- Forks
- 1,512
- Open issues & PRs
- 673
- Last commit
- today
- Latest release
- 1 month ago
Details
- Type
- Open source
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Written in
- CLuaC++CMake
- Platforms
- Windows · Mac · Linux
- Ease of use
- Some learning curve
Pros
- Reads RAW files from most cameras
- Non-destructive editing with presets
- Batch processing
Cons
- So many modules that beginners get lost
- Cannot import Lightroom catalogs or presets
Use darktable instead of
LightroomThe closest match to Lightroom: photo library, non-destructive RAW editing, presets and batch export.
How is the 90/100 "Health" score calculated?
Dorabot computes it weekly from public GitHub data; it is not a review of software quality: 40 points for code freshness (a commit in the last 30 days earns full points), 25 points for popularity by stars, 20 points for a recent release, 15 points for the ratio of open issues to stars. 80+ is Good, 60–79 Fair, below 60 Weak.
FAQ
Is darktable free?
Yes. darktable is open source (GPL-3.0 license) and free for personal and commercial use.
Which platforms does darktable run on?
darktable is available for Windows, Mac and Linux.
What can I use darktable instead of?
darktable is a free alternative to Lightroom.
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