Overview
LightCraft combines photo organization with non-destructive RAW development. It offers albums, ratings, masks, and color tools in open source desktop and browser builds.
About
LightCraft is made for the work that happens after a shoot. You can bring photos into a library, sort them with albums, ratings, and flags, then develop RAW files without changing the originals. Its editing controls cover light, color, curves, grading, presets, and local masks.
The team offers macOS, Windows, Linux, and browser builds, including a package you can host yourself. The site lists supported RAW formats, so check that list against your camera before moving a photo library over.
Good for
- — Sorting and rating a local photo library.
- — Developing RAW photos without changing the originals.
- — Using masks and color controls in a free editor.
Limitations
- — RAW support depends on the camera format, so check the published format list.
- — The local workflow does not replace Lightroom's cloud library.
