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RawTherapee

RAWTHERAPEE

RawTherapee is a professional-grade, free, cross-platform raw image processor. It offers advanced demosaicing algorithms, 32-bit floating point engine, and robust editing tools. Built with C++ and supporting various raw formats, it targets photographers seeking high-quality image processing, providing precise control and flexibility in their workflow.

GITHUB STARS
3.9k
+12% this month
FORKS
386
Active community
LAST PUSH
Apr 24, 2026
High momentum
WATCHERS
86
Tracking updates
LICENSE
GPL-3.0
Commercial use
RawTherapee is a professional-grade, free, cross-platform raw image processor. It offers advanced demosaicing algorithms, 32-bit floating point engine, and robust editing tools. Built with C++ and supporting various raw formats, it targets photographers seeking high-quality image processing, providing precise control and flexibility in their workflow.

High Performance

Built for speed and minimal overhead.

Self-hostable

Docker, Kubernetes, or bare metal

Developer Native

Programmable via any language workflow

SUPPORTED LANGUAGES

C++
C++
C
C
HTML
HTML
CSS
CSS
JavaScript
JavaScript
CMake
CMake
Shell
Shell
Python
Python
C#
C#
M4
M4
QMake
QMake
Makefile
Makefile
Batchfile
Batchfile
Perl
Perl

VISUAL INTERFACE

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The Quick Glance

Status
Active
Category
Media & Streaming
Pricing
Free
Self-Hosted
No
Available on
Windows
macOS
Linux
Latest Release
5.12
May 28, 2025

Relative Standing — across 1,284 tools

STARS3.9k
Top 54% globally
FORKS386
Top 54% in Open Source
ACTIVITYModerate
Top 57% Activity
WATCHERS86
Top 38% Community