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KPhotoAlbum vs Shotwell: catalog facts
KPhotoAlbum	Shotwell
Free Free KDE community software.	Free Free and open source under the LGPL 2.1.
Linux	Linux
Fast tagging workflow for large batches of photos Searches combine people, places and custom categories	Imports and organises a photo library on the desktop Simple enhancement tools for quick fixes
Organizes photos rather than editing them Tagging a large archive still takes up-front effort	Linux only Editing is basic compared with dedicated RAW editors
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: LGPL-2.1
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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