Why I’ve stopped using Darktable and use RapidRaw.

Long time readers of this website know that I have been quite the advocate for Darktable over the last decade or more. Darktable is free and open source software that is considerably more powerful than a free photo editing program should be. It is something I have relied on for my “me” images (i.e,  notContinue reading “Why I’ve stopped using Darktable and use RapidRaw.”

RapidRaw 1.5.4 Released – A Nice Update!

As you know, many of us are excited about RapidRaw, and the developer has just released a new update that has some great additions to an already amazing editing package. Here is a quick look at the new features, and feedback on how they work (if applicable). RapidRaw 1.5.4: Updates. I have tried out allContinue reading “RapidRaw 1.5.4 Released – A Nice Update!”

RapidRaw (1.5.2) – A Review And Update

RapidRaw 1.5.2 represents a major milestone for this lightweight, open-source RAW editor available for Windows, Mac and Linux users. Developed by Swiss developer Timon Käch (CyberTimon), it has quickly evolved from a proof-of-concept into a high-performance alternative for photographers who find mainstream tools like Adobe Lightroom too bloated or expensive. At just under 30MB, RapidRawContinue reading “RapidRaw (1.5.2) – A Review And Update”

Your Choice: Free Photo Editors To Replace Adobe In 2025

Who does not love a bargain? And with the prices of Adobe and other software rising constantly, it is nice to know that there is perfectly capable editing software out there that will be useful to most people, most of the time! Although you would have heard of many of these before, many of themContinue reading “Your Choice: Free Photo Editors To Replace Adobe In 2025”