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DxO PhotoLabdarktable
Paid

Commercial software sold as a paid license, with a trial available.

 Free

Free and open source, funded by donations.

Windows, macOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Strong noise reduction for high-ISO raw files
  • Automatic lens corrections from camera and lens profiles
  • Fully non-destructive: your original raw file is never modified
  • Professional colour management maintained all the way through to print
  • Paid software
  • No Linux version
  • 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
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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