An open-source RAW processor known for strong noise reduction, sharpening and color.
Open sourceSome learning curve
Free alternative to
Code activity
- Stars
- 4,281
- Forks
- 427
- Open issues & PRs
- 1,056
- Last commit
- today
- Latest release
- 3 months ago
Details
- Type
- Open source
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Written in
- C++CJavaScriptCSS
- Platforms
- Windows · Mac · Linux
- Ease of use
- Some learning curve
Pros
- High-quality RAW processing
- Lighter than darktable
Cons
- No Lightroom-style photo library
- Technical interface
Use RawTherapee instead of
LightroomHigh-quality RAW processing with especially strong noise reduction and sharpening.
How is the 75/100 "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 RawTherapee free?
Yes. RawTherapee is open source (GPL-3.0 license) and free for personal and commercial use.
Which platforms does RawTherapee run on?
RawTherapee is available for Windows, Mac and Linux.
What can I use RawTherapee instead of?
RawTherapee is a free alternative to Lightroom.
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