The open-source RAW photo editor Darktable 5.2 has launched with game-changing features for photographers:
Key Upgrades
- "Scene-Referred v2" Pipeline – Improved highlight recovery & color science
- AI-Assisted Masking – Auto-detection for skies, faces, and objects
- Film Simulation Pack – 15+ new presets (Kodak Portra, Fuji Pro 400H)
Workflow Boosters
- GPU-Accelerated Export – 3x faster batch processing
- Multi-Monitor Support – Fullscreen editing on secondary displays
- New Modules – "Local Contrast" and "Diffusion Simulator"
Linux Love
- Native Wayland support (X11 still available)
- Flatpak/Snap packages updated simultaneously
Available now for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
