Open Apps · RAW photo editing
A non-destructive RAW photo editor for developing, organizing, and refining images while keeping the original files untouched.
Planned · file-based workflow directions
These planned workflows show where RapidRAW may contribute alongside other independent apps. Detailed steps will be published as formats, outputs, and handoffs are confirmed.
Photography · Planned
Develop a camera original non-destructively, then pass a rendered image to pixel editing or page layout.
Workflow shapeRAW develop → rendered still → edit or place
RapidRAW contributesDevelop the original RAW non-destructively and keep its .rrdata edit and .rrexif metadata sidecars with the rendered TIFF, PNG, or JPEG.
Editorial · Planned
Use rendered images from RapidRAW, GIMP, Krita, or Inkscape as still clips in a Kdenlive edit.
Workflow shapeDeveloped or edited stills → timeline clips → rendered video
RapidRAW contributesDevelop the RAW originals and keep their sidecars with the exported stills.
View in the workflow catalog ↗Photo processing · Planned
Process a group of event or product photos consistently while preserving each original RAW and its non-destructive edit.
Workflow shapeSelect a photo set → apply a look → batch export derivatives
RapidRAW contributesCull and batch-develop the photo set, keep RAW sidecars, and export consistent derivatives.
View in the workflow catalog ↗Local photo adjustment · Planned
Make a targeted local adjustment while keeping the source and the global grade editable.
Workflow shapeGlobal base grade → AI mask → subtractive cleanup → rendered still
RapidRAW contributesApply a local mask over the global grade, refine it subtractively, and export a rendered still while preserving the RAW edit.
View in the workflow catalog ↗Documentation and support are provided by the RapidRAW project.