RapidRAW
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions I get most often.
Who is RapidRAW for?
RapidRAW is for photographers who love a clean, fast, and simple workflow. It prioritizes speed, a beautiful user interface, and powerful tools that let you achieve your creative vision quickly.
Is it ready for professional use?
RapidRAW is still in active development and isn't yet as polished as mature tools like Darktable, RawTherapee, or Adobe Lightroom®. The focus is on building a fast, enjoyable core editing experience. You may encounter bugs - if you do, please report them so I can fix them! Your feedback is incredibly helpful.
What are the system requirements?
RapidRAW is built to be lightweight and cross-platform. The minimum tested requirements are:
- Windows: Windows 10 or newer
- macOS: macOS 13 (Ventura) or newer
- Linux: Ubuntu 22.04+ or a compatible modern distribution
How can I contribute?
Contributions are welcome and highly appreciated! Whether it's reporting a bug, suggesting a feature, or submitting a pull request, your help makes this project better. Please feel free to open an issue to discuss your ideas.
What is the license?
This project is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 (AGPL-3.0). I chose this license to ensure that RapidRAW and any of its derivatives will always remain open-source and free for the community. It protects the project from being used in closed-source commercial software, ensuring that improvements benefit everyone.