Observed arrival · 2026-09-29
RAWmakase: a Lightroom-compatible RAW editor
A free, open-source RAW photo editor for macOS, Linux, and Windows that imports Lightroom Classic catalogs, presets, and camera profiles.
- For
- Photographers moving from Lightroom Classic
- Worth noticing
- Catalog import carries over ratings, flags, color labels, keywords, and compatible develop settings, with folder relinking.
Field notes
Catalog import is described as preserving ratings, flags, color labels, and keywords, while folder relinking helps reconnect files. The app stores edits in a local catalog and says writes are atomic; the page also lists command-line functions for inspecting, rendering, exporting, and importing catalogs. Version 0.1.9 has packages for several Linux distributions alongside macOS and Windows builds. The Windows installer is not code-signed yet, and the site warns that SmartScreen may appear.
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