digiKam is a free and open-source image organizer and tag editor written in C++ using the KDE Frameworks.
digiKam runs on most known desktop environments and window managers, as long as the required libraries are installed. It supports all major image file formats, such as JPEG and PNG as well as over 200 raw image formats and can organize collections of photographs in directory-based albums, or dynamic albums by date, timeline, or by tags. Users can also add captions and ratings to their images, search through them and save searches for later use. Using plug-ins, users can export albums to various online services including (among others) 23hq, Facebook, Flickr, Gallery2, Google Earth's KML files, Yandex.Fotki, MediaWiki, Rajce, SmugMug, Piwigo, Simpleviewer, Picasa Web Albums. Plug-ins are also available to enable burning photos to a CD and the creation of web galleries.
What is digiKam?
digiKam by The digiKam team is open-source Windows software in the photo management category. It ranks 8th by popularity among photo management in this catalogue. The first release dates back to 2001. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux, macOS, FreeBSD, NetBSD and OpenBSD. Its interface is available in 3 languages.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 274.4 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 9.1.0, released on June 7, 2026. The version history goes back to February 2, 2025: 18 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 4.2 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 51,533 times. Wikipedia has an article about it in 20 of our languages. Similar programs include paint.net, darktable and Kodi.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux, macOS and FreeBSD
- Mature project (since 2001)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: digiKam is an open-source photo management tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Organization of photos in albums and sub-albums (with tags and comments support)
- Support for Exif, Iptc, Xmp, Makernotes
- SQLite or Mysql powered storage for the album contents and its metadata with advanced search tools
- Support for filtering and sorting albums
- Import from more than 1100 digital camera devices
- Support for more than 900 RAW format pictures
- Light Table to compare photo side by side
- Extended features using extra tools
- Share your photos using HTML or publishing them to remote web services
- Image editor included with advanced tools to fix photo quickly
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Screenshots
Is digiKam safe to download?
- The file is served by download.kde.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
28EF373AB45ECC7EB1FD105B57828A29588504EB5A286C9E89C987C056BCE8BE· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 18 versions ›18 versions over 4 years · about 4.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.1.0Latest | June 7, 2026 | 274.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 9.0.0 | March 8, 2026 | 259.7 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 8.8.0 | October 19, 2025 | 259.3 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 8.7.0 | June 30, 2025 | 685.3 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 8.6.0 | March 15, 2025 | 215.0 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 8.5.0 | November 16, 2024 | 213.9 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 8.4.0 | July 12, 2024 | 198.8 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 8.3.0 | March 14, 2024 | 196.0 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id KDE.digiKam -echoco install digiKam -yscoop install extras/digikamdigiKam-9.1.0-Qt6-Win64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub org.kde.digikamInformation
- Publisher
- The digiKam team
- Category
- Photo management
- Licence
- GPL-2.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- invent.kde.org
- Written in
- C++
- Interface languages
- multiple languages, Russian, and English
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux, macOS, FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD
- Version
- 9.1.0
- Released
- June 7, 2026
- First release
- 2001
- Added to the catalogue
- February 2, 2025
- Versions listed
- 18
- Updates / year
- 4.2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 51,533
- Website
- digikam.org
- winget ID
- KDE.digiKam
- Chocolatey package
- digiKam
- Scoop package
- extras/digikam
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Frequently asked questions
Is digiKam free?
Yes. digiKam is open-source software under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.
Is digiKam safe to download?
The download comes from download.kde.org, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install digiKam with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can digiKam be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does digiKam run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of digiKam?
The versions page lists all 18 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 2, 2025.
What are alternatives to digiKam?
paint.net, darktable, Kodi, Image Resizer for Windows and GIMP. The alternatives page compares them.
