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Description

LightCraft serves as an open-source library and RAW editor tailored for photographers seeking to manage and enhance their images on a local level. The software allows users to organize their photos into albums and folders while providing features for ratings, flags, metadata searching, sorting, and detecting duplicates. It includes non-destructive editing tools that facilitate exposure, tone and color adjustments, cropping, geometry changes, applying presets, converting to black and white, and utilizing local masks. Supporting a wide range of camera RAW formats and standard image types, it enables exports in JPEG, PNG, TIFF, WebP, and DNG formats. Users can easily compare edits, synchronize settings across multiple selected photos, and design contact sheets for their work. LightCraft is compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux systems, and it also offers a self-hosted WebAssembly build. Additionally, it features a command-line interface, a JSON control channel, and an MCP server for enhanced automation capabilities. Notably, all the library's data is stored locally, eliminating the need for user accounts or cloud services, thus ensuring complete data privacy and control.

Description

Photivo is a free and open-source photo editing software licensed under GPL3 that supports both RAW and bitmap formats, including TIFF, JPEG, BMP, and PNG, while employing a non-destructive 16-bit processing pipeline that integrates seamlessly with GIMP and features batch processing capabilities. This software endeavors to utilize the most effective algorithms available, which may lead to some redundancy, but it strives to deliver the most adaptable and powerful denoising, sharpening, and local contrast (simulated HDR) methods within the realm of open-source tools. Although it might not be the easiest to master, users are encouraged to contribute to its development if they find alternatives lacking; however, achieving optimal results can involve a significant learning curve. Photivo is designed to work alongside other applications like digiKam, F-Spot, Shotwell, and GIMP, rather than functioning as a standalone solution. It requires a robust computer system and is primarily geared towards more experienced users rather than beginners, making it essential for those serious about photo processing. Ultimately, Photivo represents a powerful option for users looking to enhance their photographic projects with sophisticated tools.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Model Context Protocol (MCP) Yes 

Integrations

Model Context Protocol (MCP) No 

Pricing Details

$0
LightCraft is free and open source, with no subscription or account required.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

ArtCraft

Website

getartcraft.com/apps/lightcraft

Vendor Details

Company Name

Photivo

Website

photivo.org

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