Darkr AlternativesImage Editors and other similar apps like Darkr

Darkr is described as 'The darkroom-inspired app that lets you develop photos similar to how you would in a real dark room' and is a Image Editor in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Darkr for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad and Linux apps. The best Darkr alternative is Paint.NET, which is free. Other great apps like Darkr are digiKam, darktable, RawTherapee and Adobe Lightroom.

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Darkr is the darkroom-inspired app that lets you develop photos similar to how you would in a real dark room.

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Darkr alternatives page was last updated Apr 19, 2024
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  1. Paint.NET icon

    Paint.NET

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    Free Windows image editor with support for layers, plugins, and special effects. Offers intuitive interface, works offline, ad-free, and portable, consuming fewer resources.

    161 Paint.NET alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • .NET Framework
    Paint.NET screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Export to PNG
    5.  Support for image plugins
    6.  Community-based
    7.  Transparency
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Portable
    10.  Built-in Color Picker
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  No registration required

    Paint.NET VS Darkr

     

    • Paint.NET is the most popular Windows alternative to Darkr.

    • Paint.NET is the most popular free alternative to Darkr.

    • Paint.NET is Free and ProprietaryDarkr is also Free and Proprietary
    • Paint.NET is Lightweight and MinimalisticDarkr is not according to our users
  2. digiKam icon

    digiKam

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    digiKam is an advanced digital photo management tool that simplifies importing and organizing photos into albums. It supports various formats including RAW, features tagging, metadata management, duplicate finder, photo editing, sharing, GPS data handling, and has cross-platform compatibility.

    96 digiKam alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Qt
    Image editor

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Tag based
    2.  Geotagged Photos
    3.  Facial Recognition
    4.  Tagging
    5.  Raw editing
    6.  File Tagging
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  RAW Photo Editors
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  No registration required
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Photo Recovery

    digiKam VS Darkr

     

    • digiKam is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Darkr.

    • digiKam is the most popular Open Source alternative to Darkr.

    • digiKam is Free and Open SourceDarkr is Free and Proprietary
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    darktable

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    Open source non-destructive RAW editor and virtual darkroom with zoomable lighttable, database-driven organization, HDR and EXR support, floating-point workflow, batch exporting, and advanced editing for photography and scientific imaging across platforms.

    63 darktable alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  Advanced retouching
    3.  No Coding Required
    4.  Non Destructive Editing
    5.  Multiple languages
    6.  Watermark images
    7.  Hardware Accelerated
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Built-in viewer
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  No registration required

    darktable VS Darkr

     
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    RawTherapee

     225 likes
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    Raw photo processing software with advanced control over demosaicing. Ideal for newcomers, semi-professionals, and professionals. Supports HDR DNGs, JPGs, and TIFFs, with in-house enhancements for some camera models. Open-source, lacks digital asset management.

    53 RawTherapee alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
    RawTherapee screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  Image Optimizer
    3.  Non Destructive Editing
    4.  Raw converter
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Batch Rename Files
    10.  File Tagging
    11.  WYSIWYG Support
    12.  Drawing Tablet Support

    RawTherapee VS Darkr

     
  7. Adobe Lightroom icon

    Adobe Lightroom

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    Maximize your photo editing and organizing abilities across platforms with non-destructive editing in high resolution and 1 TB of cloud storage. Harness simple tools like sliders to achieve your ideal image and automatically apply tags. Access and utilize Lightroom on mobile, web, or desktop.

    118 Adobe Lightroom alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Adobe Lightroom screenshot 1

    Top Adobe Lightroom Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  Nested Folders
    3.  Slideshow Maker
    4.  Built-in Photo editor
    5.  Facial Recognition
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Batch Editing
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Non Destructive Editing
    10.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    11.  File Tagging
    12.  Cloud Sync

    Adobe Lightroom VS Darkr

     

    • Adobe Lightroom is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Darkr.

    • Adobe Lightroom is the most popular commercial alternative to Darkr.

    • Adobe Lightroom is Paid and ProprietaryDarkr is Free and Proprietary
  8. ACDSee Photo Studio icon

    ACDSee Photo Studio

     145 likes
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    Comprehensive software for viewing, organizing, and editing digital photos, offering advanced category and keyword filtering, two-way IPTC metadata sync, support for over 700 RAW file formats, and streamlined sharing on social platforms and websites.

    158 ACDSee Photo Studio alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    ACDSee Photo Studio screenshot 1

    Top ACDSee Photo Studio Features

    1.  Facial Recognition
    2.  Built-in Image editor
    3.  RAW Photo Editors
    4.  Find similar images
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Geotagging
    8.  Batch Editing
    9.  Support for 4K
    10.  Support for Layers
    11.  Batch Rename Files
    12.  Works Offline

    ACDSee Photo Studio VS Darkr

     
  10. Snapseed icon

    Snapseed

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    Snapseed is a photo enhancement and sharing app with a powerful suite of imaging filters and tools for anyone, anywhere, to transform any image into an extraordinary photo.

    68 Snapseed alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Snapseed screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  Healing brush
    3.  Photo effects
    4.  Noise Reduction
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Retouch photos
    8.  Photobooth

    Snapseed VS Darkr

     
  11. Polarr icon

    Polarr

     115 likes
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    From advanced image filters to professional local adjustments, Polarr Photo Editor is the most versatile and powerful online photo editor in the web.

    135 Polarr alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Polarr screenshot 1

    Polarr Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  Hidden Photo Album
    3.  Photographic filters
    4.  Retouch photos
    5.  Watermark images

    Polarr VS Darkr

     
  12. PhotoFiltre icon

    PhotoFiltre

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    PhotoFiltre 7 is a complete image retouching program. It allows you to do simple or advanced adjustments to an image and apply a vast range of filters on it. It is simple and intuitive to use, and has an easy learning curve.

    125 PhotoFiltre alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    PhotoFiltre screenshot 1

    PhotoFiltre Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Portable
    3.  Special effects
    4.  Retouch photos
    5.  Multiple languages

    PhotoFiltre VS Darkr

     
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    Capture One

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    Capture One is a leading raw converter and workflow software which enables photographers to reduce the time and effort required to deliver astounding ready-to-use images with excellent color and detail.

    52 Capture One alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DK flagDenmark
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Capture One screenshot 1

    Top Capture One Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  Raw editing
    3.  Non Destructive Editing
    4.  Batch Editing
    5.  Raw converter
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Batch Rename Files
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Support for Layers
    11.  Catalogue local images

    Capture One VS Darkr

     
  14. Ayin icon

    Ayin

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    Ayin is a free and open source photo editing software available on Windows, Linux, and macOS.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Ayin screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Invert colours
    7.  Image Processing
    8.  Merge photos
    9.  Photo effects

    Ayin VS Darkr

     
  15. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic icon

    Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic

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    Desktop photo editing software optimized with advanced controls for enhancing and organizing photos. Features include new masking tools, Content-Aware Remove for unwanted objects, Adaptive Presets, denoise and Generative Remove, all part of Adobe's Photography plan.

    43 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Organizing

    Top Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  Facial Recognition
    3.  Batch Editing
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Non Destructive Editing
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Pressure Sensitivity
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  Hardware Accelerated
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  File Tagging
    12.  File Organizer

    Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic VS Darkr

     
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