RawTherapee is a powerful, cross-platform raw photo processing system, released as Free Software (GPLv3). It is designed for developing raw files from a broad range of digital cameras and targeted at users ranging from enthusiast newcomers who wish to broaden their understanding of how digital imaging works to professional photographers.
RawTherapee provides a powerful suite of tools for you to produce amazing photos and showcase your creativity.
Publisher’s description
What is RawTherapee?
RawTherapee by rawtherapee.com is open-source Windows software in the photo management category. It ranks 31st by popularity among photo management in this catalogue. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 5.13, released on July 26, 2026. The version history goes back to February 17, 2024: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.6 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (RawTherapee/RawTherapee) has 4,245 stars. Similar programs include darktable, paint.net and Kodi.
Project description on GitHub: “A powerful cross-platform raw photo processing program”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: RawTherapee is an open-source photo management tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is RawTherapee safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
D27DF7EBDE717C5EFA114338A4B1CF1C426A439E5A1A92E142E87868CBE45383· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- 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 4 versions ›4 versions over 2 years · about 1.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.13Latest | July 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.12 | May 28, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.11 | August 25, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.10 | February 17, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id RawTherapee.RawTherapee -eRawTherapee_5.13_win64_x86_64_release.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask rawtherapeeInformation
- Publisher
- rawtherapee.com
- Category
- Photo management
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/RawTherapee/RawTherapee
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 5.13
- Released
- July 26, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 1, 2024
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 1.6
- GitHub stars
- 4,245
- GitHub forks
- 427
- Website
- rawtherapee.com
- winget ID
- RawTherapee.RawTherapee
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is RawTherapee free?
Yes. RawTherapee is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is RawTherapee safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, 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 RawTherapee 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 RawTherapee be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does RawTherapee run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of RawTherapee?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 17, 2024.
What are alternatives to RawTherapee?
darktable, paint.net, Kodi, Image Resizer for Windows and digiKam. The alternatives page compares them.
