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Pix vs Shotwell: catalog facts
Pix	Shotwell
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the LGPL 2.1.
Linux	Linux
Thumbnail browsing of image folders Works across Linux distributions and desktops	Imports and organises a photo library on the desktop Simple enhancement tools for quick fixes
Linux only Fewer editing features than dedicated photo editors	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 October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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