Alternatives to vkdt

A GPU-accelerated workflow toolbox for processing raw photos and raw video, built on Vulkan. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as vkdt.

  • darktable

    A non-destructive raw developer and photo workflow application: a virtual lighttable and darkroom for photographers.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinux

    darktable offers a full non-destructive raw workflow with library management on Windows, macOS and Linux, using OpenCL rather than Vulkan for GPU acceleration.

  • RapidRAW

    Develop camera RAW images in a GPU-accelerated editor.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroid

    RapidRAW is a GPU-accelerated open-source raw editor available on Windows, macOS, Linux and Android, without vkdt's node graph or raw video support.

  • RawTherapee

    A raw processor built around demosaicing and colour accuracy, with a 32-bit floating point engine and unusually deep controls.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinux

    RawTherapee focuses on demosaicing and colour accuracy with a 32-bit floating point engine on Windows, macOS and Linux, but has no raw video handling.

  • ART

    Raw photo processor derived from RawTherapee with a simpler interface.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinux

    ART is a RawTherapee-derived raw processor with a simpler interface on Windows, macOS and Linux, trading fine adjustment for speed of use.

  • Ansel

    An open-source RAW photo editor forked from darktable, aimed at precise, manual image development.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsLinux

    Ansel is a darktable fork aimed at precise manual RAW development on Windows and Linux, with a migration guide for darktable users.

  • Filmulator

    An open-source raw photo editor that simulates film development to keep editing simple.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsLinux

    Filmulator is a simple open-source raw editor with film development simulation and a small control set, for Windows and Linux, without GPU node processing.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.