LightTable

A free desktop photo editor for Mac, Windows and Linux that develops raw images with realistic film stock looks and grain.

lighttable.app · Free

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Details

What it does: Design and images
Who it’s for: Individuals and families, Photographers
Pricing: Free
Works on: Mac, Windows, Linux
Extras: Open source, Easy import from others
Works with: lightroom, claude code, codex
Tags: photo editing, film simulation, raw development, lightroom alternative

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