darktable Alternatives

darktable is described as 'Open source non-destructive RAW photo editor and image database with lighttable and darkroom views, real-time editing, HDR and scientific image support' and is a very popular raw photo editor in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 50 alternatives to darktable for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and iPad apps. The best darktable alternative is GIMP, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like darktable are Affinity, RawTherapee, RapidRAW and digiKam.

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darktable alternatives are mainly Photo Editors, but if you're looking for Raw Photo Editors or Image Editors you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Android and Free. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to darktable.
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  1. PhotoSort icon
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    Desktop app for photo sorting on Windows & Mac, managing JPG+RAW files. Sort photos into folders using keys, providing easy navigation and clean interface without deletion, ensuring a focused experience with flexible viewing, safe storage, and no fluff.

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    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
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  2. Photon Studio icon
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    Photon Studio grabs the latest photo taken with Photon Camera on your iPhone, and allows you to easily display it on your iPad, Apple Silicon Mac, or another iPhone connected to an external monitor.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Mac
     
  3. Capture One icon
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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.

    62 Capture One alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    Capture One vs darktable Comments
    DalsPhotography
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    Excellent program, though updates are not so frequent, and on the other hand it is very expensive.

    • Capture One is Paid and Proprietarydarktable is Free and Open Source
    • Capture One is an Image Editor darktable is a Raw Photo Editor
  4. ART icon
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    ART, a free, open-source, cross-platform raw image processing program. ART is a derivative of the popular RawTherapee , trading a bit of customization and control over various processing parameters for a simpler and (hopefully) easier...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    ART vs darktable Comments
    nrwd
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    Best of both worlds between RawTherapee and Darktable. With a very dynamic development and listening to the community.

    • ART is Free and Open Sourcedarktable is also Free and Open Source
  5. DxO PhotoLab icon
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    Conversion software for Mac and PC that automatically corrects optical flaws, extends dynamic range, and seamlessly removes digital noise from images.

    36 DxO PhotoLab alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    DxO PhotoLab vs darktable Comments
    DalsPhotography
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    I am a user of DXO, quite an efficient tool for general workflow, it won't retouch as well as Photoshop, but you can do some retouching. DXO Photolab 7 is their latest version.

    • DxO PhotoLab is Paid and Proprietarydarktable is Free and Open Source
  6. PhotoFiltre icon
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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.

    128 PhotoFiltre alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  7. Digital photography software with ultra-fast RAW processing, non-destructive editing, seamless Photoshop workflow, batch processing, HDR features, and customizable workspaces for creative efficiency.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Linux
     
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    Corel AfterShot Pro vs darktable Comments
    DalsPhotography
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    Corel has gone into the past compared to Darktable.

    • Corel AfterShot Pro is Paid and Proprietarydarktable is Free and Open Source
  8. ON1 Photo RAW icon
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    ON1 Photo RAW is the lightning fast raw processor, photo editor and plug-in collection all in one app photographers have been asking for. Unlike the current class of raw-based photo editors requiring catalogs, bouncing between apps for editing, and a subscription ecosystem, ON1...

    36 ON1 Photo RAW alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  9. LUMAFORGE icon
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    Delivers browser-based image editing with advanced color controls, professional optics, non-destructive 30-step undo/redo, steganographic preset export, precise RGB curves, high-dynamic-range exposure, .CUBE LUT export, WebP compression, metadata embedding, and remixable public grades.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. Enjoy a professional, intuitive photo workflow from CyberLink with tools for advanced editing, management, and enhancement. Native RAW support ensures authentic color and seamless flow from import to final output, offering a complete and non-destructive editing experience.

    62 CyberLink PhotoDirector alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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  11. PhoXoSee icon
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    PhoXoSee is a blazing fast and lightweight image viewer, Highly optimized at only 3.8MB in size, it brings you ultra-fast loading speeds and minimal memory usage. It features powerful real-time image processing that enhances your viewing experience.

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    • Windows
     
  12. Darkroom is moving photo editing to its mobile-centric and computational future. Photo editing is simplified for iPhone photographers, and supercharged with powerful AI-backed algorithms to more efficiently express yourself.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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