digiKam AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Image Editors

The best Image Editor alternative to digiKam is darktable, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to digiKam and many of them are Image Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Image Editor alternatives to digiKam are Adobe Lightroom, RawTherapee, ACDSee Photo Studio and Gwenview.

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Advanced digital photo management software with features to organize, tag, compare, and process photo collections, supporting multiple formats including RAW.

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digiKam alternatives page was last updated Apr 25, 2025
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  1. darktable icon

    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 digiKam

     
    Comments about darktable as an Alternative to digiKam
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    Randir
    Negative May 19, 2023
    3

    Nothing to do with photo management.

    Guest
    Negative Mar 31, 2020
    11

    It is a Lightroom alternative, it has nothing to do with photo management.

    Guest
    Negative Jun 23, 2024
    2

    Does not include photo management

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    • Most users think darktable is a great digiKam alternative.

    • darktable is Free and Open SourcedigiKam is also Free and Open Source
  2. 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

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    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 digiKam

     

    • Some users think Adobe Lightroom is a great digiKam alternative, some don't.

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

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

    • Adobe Lightroom is Paid and ProprietarydigiKam is Free and Open Source
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    RawTherapee

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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 digiKam

     
    Comments about RawTherapee as an Alternative to digiKam
    Randir
    Negative Feb 19, 2023
    1

    Nothing to do with photo management.

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    • RawTherapee is Free and Open SourcedigiKam is also Free and Open Source
    • RawTherapee is Privacy focuseddigiKam is not according to our users
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  6. ACDSee Photo Studio icon

    ACDSee Photo Studio

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    ACDSee Photo Studio is an application for viewing, organizing, and editing digital photos. It also allows for image sharing on social media or the developer's website. The Home 2024 version introduces new features such as 2-way embedding of Category and Keyword Metadata...

    158 ACDSee Photo Studio alternatives

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    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.  Support for 4K
    9.  Support for Layers
    10.  Batch Editing
    11.  Batch Rename Files
    12.  Works Offline

    ACDSee Photo Studio VS digiKam

     
  7. Gwenview icon

    Gwenview

     83 likes
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    Gwenview is an image viewer for KDE. It can load and save all image formats supported by KDE, but Gwenview can also browse GIMP files (*.xcf). Gwenview does not try to replace your favorite image editor, so it only features the most simple image manipulations, e.g.

    83 Gwenview alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    Gwenview screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Image resizing
    2.  Image Processing
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    8.  Portable

    Gwenview VS digiKam

     
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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

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    • 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 digiKam

     
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    gThumb

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    gThumb is an image viewer and browser for the GNOME Desktop. It also includes an importer tool for transferring photos from cameras.

    118 gThumb alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  WEBP Support
    4.  In built video player
    5.  Search metadata
    6.  Photo selection
    7.  Slide Show
    8.  Image browser
    9.  Thumbnails

    gThumb VS digiKam

     
  11. 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 digiKam

     
  12. Apple Photos icon

    Apple Photos

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    Photos is a digital photograph manipulation application developed by Apple, intended to be less complex than its predecessor iPhoto .

    106 Apple Photos alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Apple Photos screenshot 1

    Apple Photos Features

    1.  Facial Recognition
    2.  Geotagged Photos
    3.  Smart Albums
    4.  RAW Photo Editors
    5.  Non Destructive Editing
    6.  Hidden Photo Album
    7.  Built-in Photo editor
    8.  Raw converter
    9.  3rd-party filters

    Apple Photos VS digiKam

     
    Comments about Apple Photos as an Alternative to digiKam
    Guest
    Negative Jun 19, 2024
    0

    Apple Photos is a Google Photos alternatives which serves your photos from their cloud

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    • Apple Photos is Free and ProprietarydigiKam is Free and Open Source
  13. Zoner Photo Studio X icon

    Zoner Photo Studio X

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    Advanced photo software offering RAW processing, layer support, retouching, and video editing. Includes cataloging, presets, automatic import, and robust sharing. Supports RAW and JPG editing with post-trial photo products creation while maintaining non-subscription features.

    90 Zoner Photo Studio X alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Zoner Photo Studio X Features

    1.  Non Destructive Editing
    2.  Support for Layers
    3.  Batch Rename Files
    4.  Photo effects
    5.  Image Sharing
    6.  Upload directly to OneDrive
    7.  Upload images
    8.  Explorer-like
    9.  Upload directly to Dropbox
    10.  Upload directly to Facebook

    Zoner Photo Studio X VS digiKam

     
    Comments about Zoner Photo Studio X as an Alternative to digiKam
    Guest
    Positive Oct 9, 2024
    0

    ZPS X is a photo organizer which can also edit (RAW) photos. It can do everything :-)

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    • Zoner Photo Studio X is Freemium and ProprietarydigiKam is Free and Open Source
  14. DxO PhotoLab icon

    DxO PhotoLab

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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.

    29 DxO PhotoLab alternatives

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    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    DxO PhotoLab screenshot 1

    DxO PhotoLab Features

    1.  Noise Reduction
    2.  RAW Photo Editors
    3.  Non Destructive Editing
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Live Preview
    8.  Batch Editing

    DxO PhotoLab VS digiKam

     
  15. Imagine icon

    Imagine

     69 likes
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    Imagine is an Image & Animation Viewer for Windows with screen capture function.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
    Imagine screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Slide Show
    5.  Support for GIF
    6.  Batch conversion

    Imagine VS digiKam

     
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