RapidRAW

Name: RapidRAW
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (6706 reviews)
Author: CyberTimon

A beautiful, non-destructive, and GPU-accelerated RAW image editor built with performance in mind.

CyberTimon vv1.5.5 macOS 6,706 stars

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About RapidRAW

A beautiful, non-destructive, and GPU-accelerated RAW image editor built with performance in mind.

What's New in vv1.5.5

This update focuses on giving you sharper control and a faster workflow. There's a new Parametric Curves tool for precise tonal adjustments and a Manual Denoise module for finer noise reduction. You can now customize keyboard shortcuts and edit EXIF metadata fields. I’ve also made a range of performance improvements, including reduced RAM usage, to make everything feel quicker overall.

New Features

Parametric Curves

The new Parametric Curves tool gives you better control over specific tonal ranges. Unlike a traditional tone curve, you can precisely define the affected range, the transition, and the expansion, allowing for much more targeted adjustments to shadows, midtones, and highlights without impacting the rest of the image.

Manual Noise Reduction

While the AI denoiser is great for a one-click fix, sometimes you need more control. I've added a new Manual Noise Reduction tool with separate sliders for Luminance and Color noise. This allows you to dial in the exact amount of noise reduction you need, preserving maximum detail while cleaning up your images.

Fully Customizable Keyboard Shortcuts

You can now remap actions in RapidRAW to your preferred keyboard shortcut! There is now a dedicated settings panel where you can assign custom keybinds.

EXIF Editing

You can now edit your image’s EXIF metadata directly in the metadata panel. This allows you to update the Author, Copyright, Title, and Comment fields without using a separate application.

Focus Mode

Silence the noise and focus on your edit. The new "Focus Mode" auto collapses adjustment sections, leaving only the currently active section open.

Core Improvements

Faster Library Browsing: The thumbnail generation and request system has been completely optimized (no more memory spikes!). I've introduced dedicated thumbnail workers that build your library previews in the background, making browsing large folders significantly faster.
Improved Shader Pipeline for Consistent Masking: I've fundamentally changed how adjustments are processed. Instead of applying mask adjustments sequentially on top of each other, the new pipeline now calculates the total influence of all masks and applies a single, unified adjustment from the base image. This results in more consistent and accurate blending, especially with complex, overlapping masks.
- Hint for existing edits: Because of this core change, edits made on images with complex mask stacks in older versions might look different. You may need to do a quick readjustment of your sliders to get the exact same look, but the result will be more predictable going forward!
Enhanced Exposure Processing: The filmic exposure algorithm has been enhanced for more natural results, and a new tonemapper override option has been added for advanced users.
Improved Vertical/Mobile UI: The user interface has been significantly improved for use on vertical screens and tablets, making the experience much better on the go.
Major Backend Refactoring: A significant amount of work went into refactoring the backend for improved stability and performance across the entire application.
Cropping: Improved the cropping experience by adding dynamic image bounds checks.
Local Contrast Adjustments: Adjustments such as clarity, structure, and sharpness now deliver higher-quality results without artifacts.
Batch Editing Fix: Batch editing now correctly respects the copy/paste settings.
Bug Fixes: As always, I've fixed many bugs and improved the compatibility with the WGPU renderer.

What to Download

OS	Architecture	Format	Download Link
Windows	x64	`.exe`	RapidRAW for Windows
macOS (Apple Silicon)	ARM64	`.dmg`	RapidRAW for macOS ARM
macOS (Intel)	x64	`.dmg`	RapidRAW for macOS x64
Ubuntu 22.04	x86_64	`.deb`	RapidRAW for Ubuntu 22.04
Ubuntu 24.04	x86_64	`.deb`	RapidRAW for Ubuntu 24.04
Android	ARM64	`.apk`	RapidRAW for Android ^{(Experimental)}

For other platforms and formats (ARM builds, RPM, AppImage, etc.), check the full asset list below.

Running on Windows, macOS, Linux and Android

RapidRAW is not yet code-signed, so Windows and macOS may show warnings when launching the app. On Linux, GPU driver differences require a default compatibility mode.

Windows: When launching the app, you may see a Windows Defender SmartScreen warning.
- Click "More info" → "Run anyway" to proceed.
macOS: You'll need to remove the quarantine flag after installation, otherwise macOS may report the app as corrupted:

xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine /Applications/RapidRAW.app

Linux: The app starts in compatibility mode by default to ensure stability across different GPU drivers and distributions.
- Disable compatibility mode in Settings to enable GPU acceleration.
Android (Experimental): Important for users updating from a previous version.
- The library location has been moved to /sdcard/Android/media/ to allow for easier backups & migrations.
- On first launch, do not press "Continue." Instead, choose "Open Library" to allow the app to use the new, correct path.
- For the smoothest transition, we recommend backing up your images and clearing the app's data in your phone's settings before installing this update.

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