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RawTherapee
rawtherapee · v5.12
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RAW photo processor
brew install --cask rawtherapee 227
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Trust Score 8/10
✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026RawTherapee is a powerful, free, and cross-platform RAW image processing application with advanced features for photo editing. It supports a wide range of RAW file formats and offers professional-grade tools for noise reduction, tone mapping, and more. Ideal for photographers and photo enthusiasts who need precise control over their image processing.
Processes RAW image files with advanced photo editing tools.
Maturity: The project is mature with active development and a large community following.
Community: RawTherapee has received positive mentions on Hacker News, with users praising its advanced features and cross-platform support. No significant discussion found on Reddit.
Pros
- + Free and open-source software (GPL-3.0 license)
- + Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, and Linux
- + Advanced photo editing features, including noise reduction and wavelet processing
- + Supports a wide range of RAW file formats
- + Active community and regular updates
Cons
- - No automatic updates (requires manual installation)
- - Steep learning curve for new users
Community Mentions
hackernews
Feb 2024 RawTherapee v5.10
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Dec 2022 RawTherapee v5.9
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Oct 2017 RawTherapee 5.3 – Photo software
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