darktable

8.3easy start · #7 of 160
in Photo Editing Software

Runs on Linux, Mac, Windows.

darktable is ranked #7 of 160 in photo editing software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

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darktable Free Open source photography workflow application and raw developer · GPL version 3 or later darktable.org · 29 Sept 2026

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Platform: multi-platform
RAW photo support: Yes
Masking tools: Yes
Batch editing: Yes
Cloud sync: No
AI retouching: Yes
What it does: darktable manages digital negatives in a database, provides a zoomable lighttable, and develops and enhances raw images.
Editing: Editing is non-destructive and leaves original images unchanged.
Formats: It imports standard, raw, and high dynamic range formats, including JPEG, CR2, NEF, HDR, PFM, and RAF.
Color management: It supports automatic display profile detection on most systems and built-in ICC profiles for sRGB, Adobe RGB, XYZ, and linear RGB.
GPU processing: Many image operations can use GPU acceleration through OpenCL.
Tethering: It supports tethered shooting with live view for some camera brands.
Export and integrations: The export system supports Piwigo webalbums, disk storage, email attachments, and HTML-based web galleries.
Automation: Many aspects of darktable can be scripted in Lua.
Price from: Free

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