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RawTherapee Manuals
You can download our English and translated RawTherapee manuals in the PDF format from these links:... -
RawTherapee 3.0.0 released!
RawTherapee version 2.4.1 was released on the 3rd of September, 2009. Then on the 4th of January, 2010, Gabor Horvath made RawTherapee open source. Since then, a team of developers and contributors from around the world have been busy working towards what we are proud to present to you today!What's new in RawTherapee-3.0.0...
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A quick note on the word "raw" and LittleCMS version 2
I would like to point two unrelated things out:- The word "raw" is a plain word. It is not an acronym or an initialism. As such, the usual noun capitalization rules apply. Writing RAW is incorrect. If starting a sentence, capitalize the first letter, leave the other two in lowercase. If in the middle of a sentence, all letters should be lowercase.
- The unstable RawTherapee-3.1 builds require LittleCMS version 2. Ubuntu users should see the guide in the forum on how to install LCMS2 in Ubuntu. RawTherapee-3.0 builds require LittleCMS version 1.
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Progress report
It is our pleasure to inform you of the progress made in RawTherapee since the last report!We have repeatedly decided to push back the release of the version we would call 3.0 in order to deliver a program that you can expect the best quality and optimal speed from, one you can entrust your photos with and rely upon. During this time many... -
Features
High Image Quality
- Get the most details and least artifacts from your raw photos thanks to modern and traditional demosaicing algorithms: AMaZE, DCB, fast, AHD, EAHD, HPHD & VNG4.
- Advanced color handling from white balance to HSV (Hue-Saturation-Value) curves and color management.
- Enhanced exposure and tonality tools: tone and Lab curves, highlights and shadows tools, etc.
- Multiple denoising methods: luminance, chrominance, impulse (for salt and pepper noise) noise reduction.
- Several tools to enhance details: unsharp mask, RL deconvolution, contrast by detail levels.
Efficiency
- Multi-threaded algorithms for high performance (RawTherapee can utilize modern processor features).
- Quick thumbnails load lightning fast and are replaced later with live thumbnails
- Batch processing: convert all the developed images at once without not loading the processor while you work.
- Basic tools immediately at your hands.
- Parallel editing of multiple images.
- An optional secondary display can be used.
Versatility
- Wide variety of supported cameras: almost all DSLRs and even some medium format bodies are supported.
- Advanced control over the algorithms with many fine-tuning parameters.
- Command line usage besides the normal graphical interface.
- Various layouts: multiple tabs, single tab with filmstrip, vertical tab with filmstrip.
Freedom for Free
- RawTherapee is free and open source software, meaning you can use it free of charge, wherever you like on whatever hardware you like, as long as you abide by the copyleft GPLv3 license. Download the source code, modify it, feel free to do what comes to mind. We believe in open software.
- RT is cross-platform: Linux, Mac, or Windows, be it 32-bit or 64-bit - you pick, we provide.
- International: it is available in 25 languages!
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Feature Freeze - 3.0 branch
We are happy to announce the feature freeze of RawTherapee 3.0!
A feature freeze is a point in the development process when no more new features are accepted for the current branch. In accordance with the RT 3.0 Roadmap the project arrived to this point.
Branching
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RawTherapee 3.0 Roadmap
From now every major release will have a roadmap. Each will be named after the current release, they detail the current trends and draft the future plans. Please note that roadmaps are not laws carved in stone: these are indeed plans which may change with time.
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New Language pack: new language files and preparations for 3.0
Please be informed about the new language pack available for RawTherapee 3.0 alpha1 and earlier (This language packs are also usable on other RT 2.4 version and RT 2.3). There are a few strings in it regarding 3.0alpha1 (but not all strings are translatable yet).
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Download RT v3.0 alpha 1
Requirements:
- a fast processor with SSE support is recommended (but not required)
- at least 512 MB of RAM.
- Minimum recommended screen resolution 1024x768
- Windows version: Windows 2000, XP or Vista (32bit) is required
- For the linux version: gtk+ 2.12, gtkmm 2.14 series required
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RawTherapee 3.0 alpha 1 and license changes
The first alpha version of RawTherapee 3.0 is available for download. Note that this is not a feature complete version. In V3.0 both major
The most significant changes...
GUI/workflow and algorithm changes are planned. This alpha version demonstrates the new, much more efficient GUI, but it does not contain
any algorithmic changes yet.
