What is darktable?
darktable is created for photographers, by photographers. Having developers who are also avid photographers ensures real-world understanding of challenges and workflows. darktable edits your images non-destructively throughout the entire pipeline – your original image is never modified. Professional color management features ensure fidelity all the way to print. GPU-accelerated processing means you can speed up your workflow using your video card. The thriving community contributes through mailing lists, forums, and the Flickr showcase of what darktable can achieve. A powerful open-source alternative to Adobe Lightroom.
Key Features
- ✓Non-destructive RAW processing
- ✓Professional color management
- ✓GPU-accelerated processing
- ✓Tethered shooting
- ✓Broad camera support
- ✓Advanced masking
- ✓Denoise profiling
- ✓HDR and tone mapping
- ✓Export to multiple formats
- ✓Metadata editing
- ✓Cross-platform (Linux, macOS, Windows)
- ✓100% open-source (GPL)
🔒 Privacy & Data Protection
darktable is fully open-source software that runs entirely on your machine. No cloud services, no data collection, no subscriptions. All your photos and edits remain private and local. For photographers wanting Lightroom-like capabilities without Adobe subscriptions or cloud dependencies, darktable provides professional RAW processing with complete privacy.
Best For
💰 Pricing
darktable is completely free and open-source. There are no paid tiers, no subscriptions, no feature limitations.
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