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darktable vs RapidRAW: catalog facts
darktable	RapidRAW
Free Free and open source, funded by donations.	Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Fully non-destructive: your original raw file is never modified Professional colour management maintained all the way through to print	Keeps edits non-destructive while processing images locally.
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	Requires compatible graphics hardware and supported camera formats.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: AGPL-3.0
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 September 22, 2026

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