RapidRAW 1.4.3

⬇️ Download RapidRAW 1.4.3 (~20MB) - Free for Windows, Mac & Linux

Looking for a lightning-fast RAW editor that won't slow down your computer or drain your wallet? 

RapidRAW delivers professional-grade RAW photo editing in an incredibly lightweight 20MB package - compare that to Lightroom's multi-gigabyte installation.

Why Choose RapidRAW Over Expensive Alternatives?

RapidRAW provides everything photographers need: GPU-accelerated performance, non-destructive editing, and intelligent AI masking tools. 

The clean, minimalistic interface loads incredibly fast and won't overwhelm beginners while still offering the advanced tools professionals demand.

Key Features That Make RapidRAW Stand Out:

• Complete non-destructive workflow with tiny sidecar files.
• Built-in AI masking using Meta's SAM technology.
• Essential editing tools: exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, vibrance, saturation.
• Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux).
• Open-source AGPL-3.0 license - always free.

→ For seamless RAW file management, consider pairing RapidRAW with Microsoft's free Raw Image Extension, which adds native RAW thumbnails and metadata viewing directly in Windows File Explorer - perfect for organizing your photos before editing.

Perfect For Photographers Who:

• Need faster RAW processing than Lightroom provides.
• Want professional editing tools without subscription costs.
• Shoot in RAW format and need efficient file management.
• Value clean, distraction-free interfaces over complex menus.

What's New in Version 1.4.3:

Pin Folders
Tired of constantly navigating between folders on different drives or deep in your file system? Me too. Now you can right click any folder to pin it. It'll stay in a dedicated "Pinned" section in the sidebar for quick access. No more switching around.
Apply Presets To Masks
You can now apply any of your saved presets directly to a mask. This is a huge time saver. For example, you can create a "Clarity Boost" preset, add a subject mask, and then apply that preset with a right click. I'd recommend creating a new preset folder just for mask specific adjustments to keep things organized.
Centré Adjustment
I've always wanted a simple way to draw attention to the center of an image without fiddling with masks. So I built the "Centré Adjustment" slider. It's like an inverted vignette, subtly boosting clarity, brightness, contrast, and vibrancy in the middle of the frame. It's a quick way to add a little pop where it counts.
Whole Image Mask Type
A new "Whole Image" mask type has been added. This is useful as a base for more complex masking operations, like subtracting or inverting other mask components.
On a technical note, building this feature involved laying down a better foundation for how masks components are displayed in the UI. This means it'll be much easier to add more interesting mask types in the future without cluttering the UI.
Various Improvements:
- Library thumbnail updating is now much smoother.
- Rawler is now a submodule.
- Local contrast adjustments are now less sensitive.
- The logger has been improved to output the full traceback for better debugging.

Developed by 18-year-old engineer Timon Käch as a personal challenge, RapidRAW proves that innovative software doesn't need corporate backing to deliver exceptional results.

System Requirements:

Works on any modern computer with basic graphics capabilities. Installation file is only ~20MB and runs smoothly even on older hardware.
 

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