17.9
Adobe Lightroom offers photo tools on Android, iOS, Mac, Windows and the web, plus a 7-day trial.
AndroidiOSWeb
Best RAW Photo Processing Software in 2026
Adobe Lightroom leads this chart of 24 (7.9/10). Canon Digital Photo Professional is next (7.6/10, free plan), and Photomator is the next highest-placed with a free plan (7.3/10). RAW photo processing software helps you work with photos saved in RAW formats; the right choice depends on its editing and catalog tools and whether it runs on your devices. Compare RAW format support, lens correction, local adjustments, tethered capture and export formats. If you want to work from an Android phone or tablet, check the app’s listed platforms before choosing; Android support can vary.
27.6
Free Canon software for viewing, editing, processing and printing RAW, HEIF and JPEG images.
Free planiOSmacOSWindows
37.6
Paid photo software available for Android, iOS, Mac, Windows and web.
AndroidiOSWeb
- 4
ON1 Photo RAW
Paid photo software with an Android app and desktop versions; batch editing is available.
AndroidiOSExtensionmacOS7.5From $89.99 a year - 5
Photomator
RAW editing app for iPhone, iPad and Mac, with masking, batch editing and cloud sync.
Free planiOSmacOS7.3From $29.99 a year - 6
FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO
FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO converts camera RAW files using the image processor in a connected FUJIFILM camera.
Free planmacOSWindows6.9Free plan - 76.9
- 8
darktable
Free RAW editor for Linux, Mac and Windows, with masking and batch editing.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.6Free plan - 9
RawTherapee
RawTherapee handles RAW images on Linux, Mac and Windows, but does not support layers.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.6Free plan - 10
Corel AfterShot Pro
Corel AfterShot Pro 3 is RAW photo-editing software for sorting, organizing, editing, and exporting photos on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
LinuxmacOSWindows6.5 - 11
ART
ART is a no-cost RAW editor for Linux, Mac and Windows with layer and masking support.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.4Free plan - 12
6.3 - 13
Nitro
Apple photo editor and manager with RAW support, masks, gradients and spot removal.
iOSExtensionmacOS6.3$99.99 one-time - 146.3
- 15
6.3From $59 a year - 16
6.2 - 17
6.2 - 18
OM Workspace
OM Workspace is free for Mac and Windows and helps pick standout images from big collections.
Free planmacOSWindows6.2Free plan - 19
vkdt
vkdt processes still images and video through a node graph, using GPU-only processing.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.2Free plan - 206.1Free plan
- 21
Iridient Developer
Mac RAW processor for over 800 camera models; handles standard and HDR image formats.
macOS6.1$119.99 one-time - 22
Nikon NX Studio
Nikon NX Studio is free desktop software for viewing, processing, and editing photos, including Nikon NEF and NRW RAW files, HEIF, JPEG, TIFF, NEFX, and MPO images.
Free planmacOSWindows6.0Free plan - 23
dcraw
dcraw is a free utility for decoding camera RAW photos, displaying metadata, and extracting thumbnails.
Free planLinuxWindows5.9Free plan - 24
Adobe Camera Raw
macOSWindows4.7
Choosing well
Which platforms does it need to run on?
Check the app’s platform list against the devices you plan to use. Android support varies, so confirm it directly rather than assuming desktop or iOS availability includes Android.
For example, Photomator lists iOS and macOS. Check the platform details for other options, too.
Can I process RAW photos for free?
Yes, free options include Canon Digital Photo Professional, darktable and ART.
Check whether a free plan covers the workflow you need, and compare it with any paid starting price or free trial listed for the app.
What editing and catalog features should I compare?
Compare catalog workflow, lens correction, local adjustments and tethered capture against the way you plan to organize and edit photos.
The available facts do not describe the individual tools’ feature sets, so check an app’s details for the capabilities you need.
How do I check RAW and export format support?
Check the supported RAW formats for your camera and the export formats you need before choosing. Format support can differ between apps.
Questions people ask
Can I edit RAW photos on an Android phone?
Android availability varies by app. Check the app’s listed platforms before installing or choosing a workflow.
Which RAW photo software is free?
Free options listed here include Canon Digital Photo Professional, darktable, RawTherapee, ART, vkdt, Nikon NX Studio and dcraw.
What features should I look for in RAW photo software?
Compare catalog workflow, lens correction, local adjustments, tethered capture, RAW format support and export formats.
Can I use RAW photo software on a phone and a computer?
Platform support differs by app. Check its platform list for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS or Linux as needed.