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RawTherapee
A free, open-source raw photo processor with precise colour and detail tools.
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What is RawTherapee?
RawTherapee is a free, open-source raw photo processing program released under the GPLv3. It develops raw files from many digital cameras non-destructively, with advanced demosaicing and tools for colour, detail and lens correction. It runs on Linux, macOS and Windows; the latest version is RawTherapee 5.13 (26 July 2026).
Pros
- Free and open source (GPLv3)
- Very fine control over colour, detail and demosaicing
- Non-destructive editing
Cons
- No photo library or catalogue like Lightroom
- Many technical settings for beginners
Who should use RawTherapee
Photographers who want maximum control over how each raw file is developed.
Who may not need it
People who mainly need to organise a large photo library.
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