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Shotwell vs Pix: catalog facts
Shotwell	Pix
Free Free and open source under the LGPL 2.1.	Free Free and open source.
Linux	Linux
Imports and organises a photo library on the desktop Simple enhancement tools for quick fixes	Thumbnail browsing of image folders Works across Linux distributions and desktops
Linux only Editing is basic compared with dedicated RAW editors	Linux only Fewer editing features than dedicated photo editors
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 October 1, 2026

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