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darktable vs NX Studio: catalog facts
darktable	NX Studio
Free Free and open source, funded by donations.	Free Downloadable at no cost from Nikon's download center.
Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS
Fully non-destructive: your original raw file is never modified Professional colour management maintained all the way through to print	Applies Nikon Picture Controls to RAW files Pixel-shift merge for high-resolution images
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	Built around Nikon cameras and files Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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