darktable vs A Photo Tool (Libre): catalog facts
 darktable |  A Photo Tool (Libre) |
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Free Free and open source, funded by donations. |
Free Free to download and use under the GPLv3. |
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Windows, macOS, Linux |
Linux |
- Fully non-destructive: your original raw file is never modified
- Professional colour management maintained all the way through to print
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- Straightforward exposure and color adjustments
- Custom black-and-white conversion
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- The project itself says it is not a free Adobe Lightroom replacement
- A steep learning curve; the module list assumes you know the underlying concepts
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- Limited file format support beyond JPEG
- No layers or advanced retouching
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app |
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Open source |
Open source |
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License: GPL-3.0 |
License: GPL-3.0-or-later |
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No account needed |
Not stated if an account is needed |
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Works offline |
Works offline |
Checked September 20, 2026 | Checked October 1, 2026 |
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