darktable
An open-source photography workflow application and raw developer with non-destructive editing.
Sources last checked 2026-09-30 · See individual evidence
What is darktable?
darktable is an open-source photography workflow application and raw developer, described by its project as a virtual lighttable and darkroom for photographers. Editing is non-destructive: it operates on cached image buffers for display and converts the full image only on export.
The project releases it under the GNU General Public License version 3 or later and provides installers for Windows and macOS and packages or source for Linux. Pricing is not stated on the pages we reviewed, so check the project's terms.
Based on official product documentation ↗When to consider darktable
Typical uses based on its documented tools. Check the requirements of your own project.
- Developing raw photographs
- Managing and culling a photo collection
- Editing images non-destructively
Strengths & considerations
What it offers
- Raw developer and photography workflow in one open-source application.
- All editing is non-destructive until the image is exported.
- Released under the GNU General Public License version 3 or later.
What to check
- Check your camera's raw format support with a sample of your own files.
- The reviewed pages do not describe cloud sync or mobile apps.
- Test how your existing catalogue and edits migrate before switching.
Editorial guidance, not a hands-on review or a guarantee of compatibility.
Plans & pricing
Listed amounts use the source currency. Check billing commitments, taxes, region and edition limits before subscribing.
Plan pricing has not been verified. Check the official website ↗
Features & capabilities
Verified capabilities may belong to different editions or optional services. Read the plan and source notes.
- Open source
- Yes
10 other capabilities have not yet been verified
Unknown means we have no confirmed evidence for this field. It does not mean the product lacks the capability.
- Free plan
- Unknown
- Free trial
- Unknown
- Self-hosted
- Unknown
- Offline
- Unknown
- API
- Unknown
- AI features
- Unknown
- Cloud
- Unknown
- Commercial use
- Unknown
- Beginner friendly
- Unknown
- Professional
- Unknown
Sources & verification
Verification applies only to the fields listed below. An unlisted feature or platform is unknown, not unsupported.
darktable — about ↗
About page describes an open-source photography workflow application and raw developer, the GNU General Public License version 3 or later, and fully non-destructive editing. It does not state a price.
Accessed 2026-09-30 · Verified 2026-09-30
Evidence fields (8)
description · pros · cons · useCases · openSource · license · feature:raw-processing · feature:photo-editing
darktable — install ↗
Install page lists Windows and Windows on ARM downloads, macOS bundles for macOS 13.5 or later, and Linux as source or an AppImage.
Accessed 2026-09-30 · Verified 2026-09-30
Evidence fields (3)
platform:windows · platform:macos · platform:linux
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