RawTherapee for Windows, macOS and Linux

Features & Limitations

+	Non-destructive Editing	Allows users to make adjustments without altering the original image file
+	Raw File Decoding	Processes raw files from a variety of camera sensors and converts sensor data into an image for further editing
+	Advanced Color Correction Tools	Offers a suite of tools for color correction essential for achieving accurate and visually appealing results
+	Exposure Adjustment	Alters image brightness and contrast by modifying exposure settings, allowing users to control light balance
+	White Balance Correction	Adjusts color temperature and tint to correct color casts, ensuring that image colors remain neutral
+	Demosaicing Options	Provides a selection of demosaicing algorithms to convert raw sensor data into full-color images based on user choice
+	Color Management	Manages color profiles and spaces to ensure that output colors remain consistent across various devices and workflows
+	Tone Mapping	Converts high dynamic range tonal values into displayable ranges, assisting in the proper rendering of images on standard screens
+	Local Contrast Adjustment	Modifies contrast in specific image regions to affect details without changing the overall tone of the image
+	Saturation Control	Adjusts the intensity of colors by modifying saturation levels, which helps balance the image’s color distribution
+	Shadow Adjustment	Alters tonal values in dark areas to either reveal hidden details or reduce excess shadow influence in an image
+	Channel Mixer	Adjusts the contribution of individual color channels to modify the overall color balance and tonal output
+	Curves Adjustment	Alters the relationship between input and output tonal values using curves, enabling precise brightness and contrast control
+	96-bit Processing Engine	Ensures high precision in calculations, minimizing quantization errors and preserving image quality throughout the editing process
+	Noise Reduction	Reduces the appearance of noise in images while maintaining important image details for cleaner results
+	Multiple Denoising Methods	Offers methods for luminance, chrominance, and impulse noise reduction
+	Highlight Recovery	Recovers details in overexposed areas through reconstruction methods, helping users retain information in bright regions
+	Highlight Compression	Compresses tonal range in bright areas to maintain visible details even when parts of the image approach overexposure
+	Detail Enhancement Tools	Includes unsharp mask, RL deconvolution, and contrast by detail levels
+	Lens Correction	Corrects lens distortions and vignetting based on lens profile data to ensure that image geometry remains accurate
+	Defringe Tool	Removes unwanted color fringing along high-contrast boundaries by processing edge transitions in an image
+	Sharpening Tool	Enhances edge definition and detail through controlled sharpening, which brings out structural clarity in images
+	Geometry Correction	Adjusts image perspective and alignment to correct for tilts and distortions resulting from camera positioning
+	Batch Processing	Processes groups of images in one operation, which speeds up editing when working with multiple files
+	Histogram Analysis	Displays a histogram of tonal distribution to help users assess image exposure and make informed adjustments
+	Command Line Usage	Supports command line usage besides the graphical interface
+	Multiple File Formats	Can load and save various file formats including JPEG, PNG, and TIFF
+	Wide Camera Support	Supports almost all DSLRs and some medium format bodies
-	Tutorial Availability Shortage	The guides and tutorials provided do not cover all functions, which leads users to seek additional external resources to learn the software
-	Complex Interface	The interface can be complex and intimidating for new users. Users must spend time studying the functions and operations.
-	Resource Usage	The software uses computing resources in a manner that may prevent continuous operation on some systems.
-	No Plugin Ecosystem	There is no support for third-party plugins, so users cannot extend the functionality with add-ons

Platform

Social

System Requirements

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Ratings

3.83

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Developer

, The RawTherapee Team

Written in

C++, C

Initial Release

21 September 2006

Repository

https://github.com/RawTherapee/RawTherapee

License

GPL v3

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