darktable ☆

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Description:
Photography workflow application and raw developer

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 5.6.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | @darktable_org | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: photography raw-development image-editor editing graphics

Install: brew install --cask darktable

About:
darktable is a photography workflow application and raw developer that provides a virtual light-table and darkroom for photographers. It manages digital negatives in a database and enables non-destructive editing with color management and professional color grading features. The tool supports a wide range of camera raw formats and includes advanced modules for noise reduction, lens correction, and artistic adjustments.

Key Features:

Non-destructive editing with a complete history stack
Advanced color management and grading tools
Support for numerous raw formats and cameras
Powerful noise reduction and lens correction modules
Extensible with custom modules and styles

Use Cases:

Processing and editing raw photos in a professional workflow
Color grading and creative editing of digital photographs
Batch processing large sets of images with consistent looks

Alternatives:

Lightroom – Adobe's commercial, subscription-based photo editor with cloud integration
Capture One – High-end commercial raw processor known for exceptional color rendering
RawTherapee – Open-source raw developer with a focus on image quality and detail

Version History

Detected	Version	Change	Commit
Jun 21, 2026 10:51am	5.6.0	VERSION_BUMP	d07e0384
Feb 6, 2026 6:32am	5.4.1	VERSION_BUMP	5e5ab3ee
Aug 6, 2025 11:35pm	5.2.1	VERSION_BUMP	58353b18
Jul 26, 2024 1:42pm	4.8.1	VERSION_BUMP	c7dcd54e
Jun 25, 2024 10:10pm	4.8.0	VERSION_BUMP	e9d00e2b
Feb 17, 2024 10:36am	4.6.1	VERSION_BUMP	e52835b2
Feb 23, 2023 1:01pm	4.2.1	VERSION_BUMP	a7ae56b7
Dec 22, 2022 3:26pm	4.2.0	VERSION_BUMP	f2e21e4d
Oct 8, 2022 7:08am	4.0.1.1	VERSION_BUMP	5ec09728
Sep 17, 2022 5:01pm	4.0.1.1	VERSION_BUMP	2f9621a3