RawTherapee AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Photo Editors

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

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  1. Affinity icon
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    Unified design solution merging advanced photo, vector, and layout tools for seamless workflow, non-destructive editing, RAW support, batch processing, AI enhancements, GPU acceleration, file compatibility, cloud asset integration, and tailored workspace options.

    70 Affinity alternatives

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  2. darktable icon
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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.

    70 darktable alternatives

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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.

    • darktable is Free and Open SourceRawTherapee is also Free and Open Source
  3. RapidRAW icon
     60 likes

    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.

    54 RapidRAW alternatives

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  4. digiKam icon
     361 likes

    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.

    110 digiKam alternatives

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  5. Adobe Lightroom icon
     473 likes

    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.

    126 Adobe Lightroom alternatives

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  6. Polarr icon
     120 likes

    Offers advanced filters, high-precision color and light tools, clarity, dehaze, batch export, watermarking, custom filter creation, touch and mouse access, infinite undo, HSL/RGB curves, blending, and workspace customization for versatile editing needs.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
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  7. 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.

    55 Capture One alternatives

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  8. 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.

    48 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic alternatives

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  9. Fotor icon
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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.

    191 Fotor alternatives

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

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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  11. Photomator icon
     4 likes

    Mobile editor offers 30+ color adjustments, AI upscaling, smart selection, noise removal, object eraser, RAW and Apple ProRAW support, film-style presets, batch edits, real-time histograms, deep Photos and iCloud integration, plus LUT export and pro-level features.

    61 Photomator alternatives

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