dcraw Alternatives

Apps similar to dcraw include RapidRAW, which is free and open source. Other options are darktable, XnConvert, PhotoFlare Lens and Ansel. You can choose from more than 10 Raw Photo Editors like dcraw for Windows, Linux, Mac, iPad and iPhone.

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  1. RapidRAW icon

    RapidRAW

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    GPU-accelerated RAW photo editor for Windows, macOS, and Linux featuring non-destructive workflow, AI-driven masking tools, 32-bit precision, advanced color grading, tonal controls, batch operations, preset system, customizable interface, and comprehensive export options.

    65 RapidRAW alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  2. darktable icon

    darktable

     372 likes

    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.

    87 darktable alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • European Union flagEU
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  4. XnConvert icon

    XnConvert

     84 likes

    XnConvert is an easy image converter for graphic files, photos and images available on Windows, MacOSX and Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • European Union flagEU
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  5. PhotoFlare Lens icon

    PhotoFlare Lens

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    Edit RAW photos non-destructively from over 700 cameras, with full tone and color controls, XMP sidecar support, real-time histogram, EXIF viewing, batch export, and advanced cull and review workflow on Windows, macOS, and Linux with no registration required.

    40 PhotoFlare Lens alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. Ansel icon

    Ansel

     5 likes

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

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
    Lighttable
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  8. A Photo Tool (Libre) icon

    A Photo Tool (Libre)

     2 likes

    A Photo Tool (Libre) is image editing app with lots of tools. You have great options to adjust the photos just the way you want them to look.

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    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
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  9. Filmulator icon

    Filmulator

     3 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. nConvert icon

    nConvert

     4 likes

    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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
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  11. RAW Power icon

    RAW Power

     2 likes

    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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Photos
    • US flagUnited States
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  12. Darkr icon

    Darkr

     2 likes

    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

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • European Union flagEU
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  14. 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 (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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