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RawTherapee

Free cross-platform RAW image processing

Open-source RAW photo processing program with advanced demosaicing, color and detail tools.

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Pricing: Free

Platforms: Mac, Windows, Linux

Categories: Images

RawTherapee is an alternative to

Lightroom · Camera Raw

RawTherapee compared with similar tools

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
RawTherapee	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
darktable	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
Capture One	Paid	–	–	Mac, Windows, iOS
GIMP	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
DxO PhotoLab	Paid	–	–	Mac, Windows
ON1 Photo RAW	Paid	–	–	Mac, Windows, iOS, Android
digiKam	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux

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Questions

Is RawTherapee free?

RawTherapee is free.

Is RawTherapee open source?

Yes, RawTherapee is open source.

What platforms does RawTherapee run on?

RawTherapee is available for Mac, Windows, Linux.

What are some alternatives to RawTherapee?

Similar indie products include darktable, Capture One, GIMP, DxO PhotoLab and 4 more.

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