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NX StudioRawTherapee
Free

Downloadable at no cost from Nikon's download center.

 Free

Free and open source under GPLv3.

macOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Applies Nikon Picture Controls to RAW files
  • Pixel-shift merge for high-resolution images
  • Non-destructive 32-bit floating point processing engine
  • Two demosaicing algorithms can be applied to the same image
  • Built around Nikon cameras and files
  • Closed source
  • The project itself says it benefits users who take the time to learn it
  • No library or catalogue management; it develops files, it does not organise them
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 October 1, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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