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Indie alternatives to Camera Raw
4 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Camera Raw does, 2 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| darktable | Free | Yes | – | Mac, Windows, Linux |
| RawTherapee | Free | Yes | – | Mac, Windows, Linux |
| Capture One | Paid | – | – | Mac, Windows, iOS |
| DxO PhotoLab | Paid | – | – | Mac, Windows |
The alternatives
2. RawTherapee
Free cross-platform RAW image processing
Open-source RAW photo processing program with advanced demosaicing, color and detail tools.
Free · Mac, Windows, Linux · Website ↗
3. Capture One
Professional photo editing and tethered capture
Photo editing and RAW processing software with tethered shooting, used by professional photographers.
Paid · Mac, Windows, iOS · Website ↗
4. DxO PhotoLab
RAW photo editor with advanced denoising
RAW photo editing software known for lens corrections and AI-based noise reduction.
Paid · Mac, Windows · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Camera Raw?
Yes. 2 of the 4 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: darktable and RawTherapee.
Is there an open-source alternative to Camera Raw?
darktable and RawTherapee are open source.
Which Camera Raw alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On Linux: darktable and RawTherapee. On iPhone and iPad: Capture One.
What makes these alternatives to Camera Raw “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Camera Raw.
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