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

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