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Process RAW photographs with RawTherapee, a cross-platform image editing program.
About Raw Therapee
RawTherapee is a cross-platform program for developing raw files from a broad range of digital cameras. It also processes HDR DNG files and JPEG, TIFF, and PNG images, with user control over demosaicing and development. It reads raw files with a patched version of dcraw supplemented by in-house handling for certain camera models.
It is not an all-in-one program and does not include peripheral functions such as digital asset management, printing, or uploading. Use assumes willingness to learn digital imaging concepts and consult documentation.
Key features
- Develop raw files from a broad range of digital cameras
- Process HDR DNG files
- Edit JPEG, TIFF, and PNG images
- Control demosaicing and development settings
- Read raw files using patched dcraw with in-house handling
- Build on Linux, Windows, and macOS using documented steps
Best for: Enthusiast newcomers wanting to learn how digital imaging works and semi-professional photographers developing raw files.
Good for
- Released as libre software under GNU General Public License Version 3
- Handles raw files, HDR DNG files, JPEG, TIFF, and PNG
- Gives users control over the demosaicing and development process
Watch out for
- Lacks digital asset management, printing, and uploading features
- Not designed as an inclusive all-in-one program
- Expects users to read documentation and learn basic imaging concepts
Raw Therapee at a glance
- Category
- Design & Creative › Photography
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Raw Therapee FAQ
What file formats can RawTherapee develop?
It is designed for raw files from a broad range of digital cameras, as well as HDR DNG files and JPEG, TIFF, and PNG.
Does RawTherapee include photo management, printing, or uploading?
No. It lacks those peripheral features and is not aimed at being an all-in-one program.
Do I need to know color science to use it?
Knowledge of color science is not compulsory, but users are expected to read documentation and look up basic concepts such as color balance.
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