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RawTherapee develops raw files on Linux, macOS, and Windows with a free, non-destructive 32-bit floating-point engine. It handles raw files from a broad range of cameras, including HDR DNG, and also supports JPEG, TIFF, and PNG. Multiple demosaicing algorithms, masking, batch processing, parameter copying, command-line use, and one-click transfers to GIMP or another editor support repeatable workflows. Its audience ranges from enthusiast newcomers to professional photographers, and the software is GPLv3-licensed.

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    Photopea

    by Photopea
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4

    Web-based layered editing with cloud sync — Photopea adds layer editing, cloud sync, and web, mobile, and self-hosted access alongside RAW and batch support.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    darktable

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Database-managed, non-destructive raw development — darktable combines database management, a zoomable lighttable, and AI retouching with non-destructive raw editing.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    GIMP

    by GIMP
    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Free layer-based image composition — GIMP provides layers but does not support RAW files directly, unlike RawTherapee’s raw-development focus.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Photomator

    Free plan iPhoneMac

    Apple-device editing with AI selections — Photomator targets Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro, supports over 750 RAW formats, and adds AI selections and cloud sync.

    7.4 Visit site
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    PhotoDirector

    by PhotoDirector
    Free plan MacWindows

    Layered desktop editing with cloud sync — PhotoDirector adds layers, cloud sync, and a freemium model on macOS and Windows while retaining RAW and batch support.

    Free plan · paid from $79.99/yr Visit site
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    VSCO

    by VSCO
    Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid

    Mobile and web editing with AI tools — VSCO brings RAW, batch editing, cloud sync, and AI retouching to web, iOS, and Android devices.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $2.49/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
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    BeFunky

    by BeFunky
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Mobile, web, and layered creative edits — BeFunky offers layers, masking, cloud sync, and batch editing across web, iOS, and Android, with a freemium model.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $6.99/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Luminance HDR

    Free plan Open source LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
    9.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Avidemux

    Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1
    8.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Adobe Photoshop

    by Adobe Photoshop
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2
    7.7 7-day trial Visit site
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    Adobe Lightroom

    by Adobe Lightroom
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2
    7.7 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Fotor

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3
    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Adobe Creative Cloud

    by Adobe Creative Cloud
    Free plan WebWindowsMac+2
    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Picsart

    by Picsart
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3
    7.6 Free plan · paid from $10.50/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Evoto AI

    by Evoto AI
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2
    7.6 Free plan · paid from $89/yr · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Photoroom

    by Photoroom
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2
    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Pixlr

    by Pixlr
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    PhotoPad

    Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+4
    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    PaintFE

    Free plan WebWindowsMac+1
    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    RapidRAW

    by RapidRAW
    Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1
    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Canon Digital Photo Professional

    by Canon Digital Photo Professional
    Free plan APIiPhoneMac+1
    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    easyHDR

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows
    7.4 Visit site
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    Showfoto

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows
    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    Remini

    by Remini
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    Ribbet

    by Ribbet
    Free plan WebWindowsMac+3
    7.4 Free plan · paid from $6.42/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site

You may prefer another tool when RawTherapee’s boundaries matter. It has no layer editing and does not include digital asset management, printing, or uploading features. It is desktop-only, while its macOS 5.13 build requires macOS Tahoe 26 on Apple Silicon or Monterey 12 on Intel and must be installed in /Applications. Consider whether you need browser or mobile access, layers, cloud synchronization, AI assistance, creative editing, or sharing functions. Pricing also varies from entirely free software to freemium and paid products.

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