Shooting into the sun can result in underexposure and a loss of detail, especially in the shadows. If the situation forces you to shoot into the sun, learn how to compensate for these effects in...
darktable 5.6 ships its first AI features: an AI object mask that turns a single click into a vector mask around any subject, and a neural restore module for ML-based denoise and upscale. Our...
The release of Darktable 5.6.0 marks a massive leap forward for the open-source RAW developer, introducing a highly anticipated, modern toolkit while keeping its privacy-first core intact....
We’re proud to announce the new feature release of darktable, 5.6.0! The github release is here: https://github.com/darktable-org/darktable/releases/tag/release-5.6.0. To build from source,...
We've discussed a number of different ways to adjust colors in darktable, including color balance rgb, the channel mixer in color calibration, rgb primaries, and color equalizer. In the upcoming...
Yesterdays article got me some amazing feedback, some of which was asking me why I did not think that Darktables AI masking was not in the same league as other software. Today we will look at the...
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...
Green plants in landscapes don't always appear as green - they can range from shades of yellows to shades of blues depending on the lighting. In this tutorial, learn how to adjust these important...
I use Take Stock created by @emorydunn@tinycart.club as part of my workflow for managing lab scans. In particular, adding date metadata to film scans is crucial for how digital asset managers like...
I share a technique to create a sepia effect—with a downloadable style for Darktable.
As we recently discussed, the new AgX module gives you fine-grained control over the highlights. However, additional steps may be required to really bring out the details in very bright areas like...
User Manual: DT-RM – Realtime Monitor This tool is used for real-time analysis of darktable pixelpipe performance. It reads the log outputs from darktable and visually displays which modules...
February 6, 2026 Imagine a light table in a darkroom. On it lies your RAW image – the digital negative. It still looks flat, low in contrast, and colorless. This is your immutable source...
February 5, 2026 Darktable allows you to completely customize the appearance of the user interface to suit your needs. Whether you need more contrast, prefer a different font size, or simply want...
We’re proud to announce the bug-fix release of darktable, 5.4.1! The github release is here: https://github.com/darktable-org/darktable/releases/tag/release-5.4.1. To build from source, do...
February 4, 2026 Why the Shortcut System Can Feel Complicated Darktable’s shortcut system is basically a “build-your-own-controls” engine. With it, you can: It’s a lot—but once you...
February 2, 2026 The purpose of examples are to highlight what each module can do, not to show the overall capabilities of darktable. Feel free to download the zipped RAW image and XMP sidecar...
February 2, 2026 The purpose of examples are to highlight what each module can do, not to show the overall capabilities of darktable. Feel free to download the zipped RAW image and XMP sidecar...
February 1, 2026 Instructions: Linux Step 1: Open Terminal Open your preferred terminal (e.g., using Ctrl + Alt + T). Step 2: Start the Command Copy the following command into your terminal:...
January 30, 2026 The purpose of examples are to highlight what this module can do, not to show the overall capabilities of darktable. The image had minimal modules applied and then the Retouch...
January 29, 2026 The purpose of examples are to highlight what this module can do, not to show the overall capabilities of darktable. The image had minimal modules applied and then the Diffuse or...
January 29, 2026 The purpose of examples are to highlight what this module can do, not to show the overall capabilities of darktable. Feel free to download the zipped RAW image and XMP sidecar...
January 29, 2026 The purpose of this example is to highlight what the Tone Equalizer module can do, not to show the overall abilities of darktable. Therefore, the following image has had only the...
January 29, 2026 The purpose of examples are to highlight what this module can do, not to show the overall capabilities of darktable. The image had minimal modules applied and then the Tone...
January 29, 2026 The purpose of this example is to highlight what the Contrast Equalizer module can do, not to show the overall abilities of darktable. Therefore, the following image has had only...
January 27, 2026 History Stack The History Stack keeps track of every edit you make to an image in darktable. Think of it like a timeline: each step shows what you changed and when you changed it....
January 27, 2026 History Stack The History Stack keeps track of every edit you make to an image in darktable. Think of it like a timeline: each step shows what you changed and when you changed it....
darktable.info: Snapshot
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January 27, 2026 Purpose The module is used to save the current processing status and compare it with other stages or images. This is particularly helpful for directly assessing changes made by...
darktable.info: User Manual
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January 26, 2026 Filter & Sorting Compare mode Would you like to compare two graphics cards or drivers directly? You can also compare your own hardware with “Add Log Files.”...