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SilverNode
by SilverNode
What SilverNode is
SilverNode is a catalog-free RAW photo editor from a Belgian company founded in 2016. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, with downloads for Intel/AMD and ARM systems, and is stated to be smaller than 20 MiB. The app opens folders directly instead of importing photos into a catalog, reads RAW files without changing them, and stores edits in JSON sidecar files. Photographers get masking, batch editing, AI retouching, color wheels, contrast and hue curves, plus real-time histogram and vectorscope scopes. AutoEdit suggests adjustments using faces, people and neutral tones and learns the user’s style. Listed export formats are JPEG, PNG, TIFF and WebP. RAW decoding uses LibRaw and RawSpeed, with support limited to cameras using square pixels and three RGB color channels. The current beta is free, while paid licenses include Basic at €149 a month as a one-time purchase with VAT, Pro at €399 a month, and other upgrade choices. A 30-day money-back guarantee is offered.
Who it suits
SilverNode suits photographers wanting folder-based RAW editing on Windows, macOS or Linux. It also fits users seeking masks, batch work, AI retouching and sidecar-based edits.
What it does well
- Catalog-free folder workflow
- RAW files remain unchanged
- Masking, batch editing and AI retouching
- Windows, macOS and Linux downloads
- Free beta available
What to know first
- Still in development
- Camera support has stated limitations
- License checks require periodic online validation
- Some Pro unlocks are unavailable during beta
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Unlock | Unavailable during free beta · Requires a Basic license · Includes Pro features · Does not grant updates | €9 a month |
| Pro Unlock Perpetual Upgrade | one-time purchase inc. VAT · Upgrades a Basic license to Pro · Includes all Pro features · All future updates | €259, paid once |
| Pro Unlock (Perpetual Upgrade) | one-time purchase incl. VAT · Requires a Basic license · includes all Pro features · includes all future updates | €155, paid once |
| Pro | one-time purchase incl. VAT · Perpetual license · all future updates · install on 5 computers simultaneously · includes all Pro features | €239, paid once |
| Basic | one-time purchase incl. VAT · Perpetual license · 2 years of updates · install on 5 computers simultaneously · excludes Pro features | €89, paid once |
| Pro Unlock (Subscription Upgrade) | €9/month · Requires a Basic license · unlocks Pro features · does not grant updates · unavailable during the free beta | €9 a month |
| Pro Unlock (Subscription Upgrade) | €99/year · Requires a Basic license · unlocks Pro features · does not grant updates · unavailable during the free beta | €99 a year |
As silvernode.io lists them, read 22 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
SilverNode offers a direct-folder RAW workflow with broad editing tools across three desktop operating systems. Buyers should distinguish its free beta, one-time license options and separate Pro upgrades before purchasing.
Facts from SilverNode's own pages
- AI retouching
- Yes · silvernode.io, 22 Sept 2026
- AutoEdit
- AutoEdit uses faces, people, and neutral tones to suggest edits and learns the user's style. · silvernode.io, 10 Oct 2026
- Batch editing
- Users can select photos in the Grid and apply the same edits to every selected photo. · silvernode.io, 10 Oct 2026
- Camera support
- RAW decoding relies on LibRaw and RawSpeed, but supported cameras must have square pixels and three RGB color channels. · silvernode.io, 10 Oct 2026
- Color tools
- The editor includes color wheels, contrast and hue curves, and real-time histogram and vectorscope scopes. · silvernode.io, 10 Oct 2026
- Development status
- SilverNode is still in development, and the current beta is available for free. · silvernode.io, 10 Oct 2026
- Exports
- The development status page lists JPEG, PNG, TIFF, and WebP export formats. · silvernode.io, 10 Oct 2026
- File handling
- SilverNode reads RAW files without writing to them and saves edits in JSON sidecar files beside the photos. · silvernode.io, 10 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2016 · silvernode.io, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · silvernode.io, 22 Sept 2026
- Masking tools
- Yes · silvernode.io, 22 Sept 2026
- Offline use
- The terms say the app periodically verifies licenses online and provides a 14-day offline grace period after validation. · silvernode.io, 10 Oct 2026
- Platform
- multi-platform · silvernode.io, 22 Sept 2026
- Platform and size
- Downloads are offered for Windows, macOS, and Linux on Intel/AMD and ARM, and the software is stated to be smaller than 20 MiB. · silvernode.io, 10 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says the app does not collect photos or telemetry, and license verification sends a license key and hashed device identifier to the licensing server. · silvernode.io, 10 Oct 2026
- Product
- SilverNode is a fast, catalog-free RAW photo editor designed for photographers who want to spend less time in post. · silvernode.io, 10 Oct 2026
- RAW photo support
- Yes · silvernode.io, 22 Sept 2026
- Refunds
- The terms offer a 30-day money-back guarantee for purchases by contacting support. · silvernode.io, 10 Oct 2026
- Support
- The developer offers support by email and invites users to join Discord for quick feedback and live chat. · silvernode.io, 10 Oct 2026
- Workflow
- The app opens folders directly without importing photos into a catalog, and stores a disposable thumbnail cache in the folder. · silvernode.io, 10 Oct 2026
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