dcraw Alternatives

dcraw is described as 'Open-source computer program which ble to read numerous raw image formats, typically produced by high-end digital cameras. dcraw converts these images into the standard PPM and TIFF image formats' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to dcraw for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, iPad and iPhone apps. The best dcraw alternative is RapidRAW, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like dcraw are darktable, XnConvert, Ansel and A Photo Tool (Libre).

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  1. RapidRAW icon

    RapidRAW

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    A beautiful, non-destructive, and GPU-accelerated RAW image editor built with performance in mind.

    53 RapidRAW alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    • RapidRAW is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to dcraw.

    • RapidRAW is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to dcraw.

    • RapidRAW is Free and Open Sourcedcraw is also Free and Open Source
    • RapidRAW is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focuseddcraw is not according to our users
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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.

    69 darktable alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. Ansel icon

    Ansel

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    Ansel is an open-source photo-editing software for digital artists, designed to help you achieve your own interpretation of raw digital photographs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    nConvert

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    NConvert is a powerful command line multi-platform batch image processor with more than 80 commands. Compatible with 500 image formats.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku
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  9. RAW Power icon

    RAW Power

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    Make your best shots even better with RAW Power™. RAW Power unlocks the hidden power of Apple's RAW engine with simple, easy-to-use controls. Use it as an editing extension inside Apple Photos, or as a standalone, non-destructive RAW photo editor with file browser.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Photos
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    • RAW Power is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to dcraw.

    • RAW Power is the most popular commercial alternative to dcraw.

    • RAW Power is Paid and Proprietarydcraw is Free and Open Source
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    Filmulator

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    Filmulator is a raw photo editing application with library management focusing on

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. Darkr icon

    Darkr

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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  13. Pani icon

    Pani

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    Pani is a heavily modified version of the camera2basic app, built to simultaneously record 12MP RAW image data, pretty much all exposed camera/image metadata, and gyroscope + accelerometer measurements.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    • Pani is the most popular Android alternative to dcraw.

    • Pani is Free and Open Sourcedcraw is also Free and Open Source
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