Darkroom
Darkroom is a photo-editing app for macOS and iOS, with tools for working on individual images and batches.
What Darkroom is
Darkroom is a photo-editing app for macOS and iOS, with tools for working on individual images and batches. It supports RAW photos, masking, batch editing, cloud sync, and AI retouching. Its free Starter plan lets you try premium tools, though exporting requires Darkroom+. The Yearly plan costs $39.99 per year and includes full access, Family Sharing, and a free trial. Monthly access costs $9.99 per month, includes full access, and can be cancelled anytime; that plan has no trial. A Forever option is listed as a one-time purchase for $99.99 per month, with full access and future features included. Darkroom was founded in 2015. The key practical considerations are its macOS and iOS availability and the Starter plan's export restriction. If you want to edit on either supported platform, its mix of RAW support, batch tools, and masking covers several common photo workflows.
Good
- Supports RAW photo editing.
- Includes masking and batch editing.
- Cloud sync and AI retouching are listed.
- Yearly plan includes Family Sharing.
Watch out
- Starter exports require Darkroom+.
- Monthly plan has no free trial.
- Only macOS and iOS are listed.
Who it suits
Darkroom suits photo editors using macOS or iOS who want RAW support, masking, or batch editing. The free Starter plan may suit people who want to try premium tools before deciding, provided they do not need to export without Darkroom+.
Verdict
Darkroom combines RAW support, masking, batch editing, cloud sync, and AI retouching for macOS and iOS. Check the Starter export restriction and plan terms against how you work before choosing an option.
Plans and prices
From Darkroom's own pricing page, checked 20 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | — | Try every premium tool for as long as you like · Export requires Darkroom+ |
| Yearly | $39.99 a year | Full access · Family Sharing · Free trial stated on page · Billed yearly |
| Monthly | $9.99 a month | Full access · Cancel anytime · Billed monthly; no trial |
| Forever | $99.99 a month | One payment for full access · Future features included · One-time purchase |
The facts
Each one read from Darkroom's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- AI retouching
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Batch editing
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Cloud sync
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Masking tools
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- RAW photo support
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2015checked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Platform
- multi-platformchecked 20 Sep 2026
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