RawTherapee AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Image Editors

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

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RawTherapee iconRawTherapee
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Powerful cross-platform raw photo processing software offering advanced user control over demosaicing and development. Supports HDR DNGs and image formats.

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RawTherapee alternatives page was last updated Feb 4, 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

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    • 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 RawTherapee

     
    Comments about darktable as an Alternative to RawTherapee
    coth
    Negative •Aug 18, 2023
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    Unlike RawTherapee, darktable garbaging your drive with xmp files for every single photo you have in the library. RawTherapee only does it for edited files. And you can't cancel it. Once started it will do it even if you close the app. RawTherapee also has more classic understandable interface, though doesn't have light UI.

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    • Almost everyone thinks darktable is a great RawTherapee alternative.

    • darktable is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to RawTherapee.

    • darktable is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to RawTherapee.

    • darktable is Free and Open SourceRawTherapee is also Free and Open Source
  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 RawTherapee

     
  4. Adobe Lightroom icon

    Adobe Lightroom

     465 likes
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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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    • 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 RawTherapee

     

    • Almost everyone thinks Adobe Lightroom is a great RawTherapee alternative.

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

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

    • Adobe Lightroom is Paid and ProprietaryRawTherapee is Free and Open Source
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    Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic

    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, ...

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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
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    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 RawTherapee

     
  7. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic icon

    Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic

     26 likes
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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

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    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 RawTherapee

     
  8. DxO PhotoLab icon

    DxO PhotoLab

     12 likes
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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
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    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 RawTherapee

     
  10. Photomator icon

    Photomator

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    Photomator is the most powerful photo editing app ever designed for a mobile device. It features over 30 desktop-class color adjustments, support for over 600 RAW image formats, including Apple ProRAW, deep integration with the Photos app and iCloud Photos, tools powered by...

    59 Photomator alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • LT flagLithuania
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Top Photomator Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Batch Editing
    4.  Drawing Tablet Support
    5.  Support for Layers
    6.  Custom Brushes
    7.  AI-Powered
    8.  Photo effects
    9.  Presets
    10.  Color correction
    11.  Batch image manipulation
    12.  Remove Unwanted Objects

    Photomator VS RawTherapee

     
  11. Fotor icon

    Fotor

     57 likes
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    Comprehensive online editor offering filters, frames, text, stickers, collage creation, graphic design, templates for social media, batch editing, photo retouching, mobile and desktop access, regular updates, and direct sharing to social channels.

    190 Fotor alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Fotor screenshot 1

    Fotor Features

    1.  Batch Editing
    2.  Handwriting recognition
    3.  Collage
    4.  Photo effects
    5.  Design template
    6.  AI-Powered
    7.  Automatic brightness dimming
    8.  Retouch photos
    9.  Blur Filter

    Fotor VS RawTherapee

     
  12. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Lighttable

    Ansel Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors

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  13. ACDSee Gemstone Photo Editor icon

    ACDSee Gemstone Photo Editor

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    ACDSee Gemstone Photo Editor makes it easy to create the photos you’ve always envisioned. Apply stunning effects and filters, work with object layers effortlessly, quickly correct common photo flaws, and make advanced edits like a pro.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ACDSee Gemstone Photo Editor screenshot 1

    ACDSee Gemstone Photo Editor Features

    1.  Batch Editing
    2.  Correct Red Eyes
    3.  Photo effects
    4.  Remove Unwanted Objects
    5.  Photographic filters

    ACDSee Gemstone Photo Editor VS RawTherapee

     
  14. Movavi Photo Editor icon

    Movavi Photo Editor

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    Photo software tailored for all photographers, offering quick and effective tools for image editing. Features include intuitive interface, adjust tools for brightness, contrast, saturation, and exposure. Filters and cropping with aspect ratio presets for unique style creation.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CY flagCyprus
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Movavi Photo Editor screenshot 1

    Movavi Photo Editor Features

    1.  Remove Image Background
    2.  AI-Powered
    3.  Remove Unwanted Objects
    4.  Retouch photos
    5.  Photographic filters
    6.  Photo effects
    7.  Watermark images

    Movavi Photo Editor VS RawTherapee

     
  15. PhotoFlow icon

    PhotoFlow

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    A fully non-destructive photo retouching program providing a complete layer-based workflow including RAW image development.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Discontinued

    Beta Release is established in 31 July 2020

    PhotoFlow VS RawTherapee

     
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