Download RapidRAW Version 1.4.3

Introducing RapidRAW: The Accelerated RAW Image Editor

RapidRAW is an innovative and visually appealing image editing solution tailored specifically for RAW files. This non-destructive editor is optimized for speed and simplicity, employing cutting-edge GPU acceleration to enhance the user experience. Built with a compact and efficient codebase of approximately 30 MB using Rust, React, and Tauri, RapidRAW is an excellent supplementary tool for those already accustomed to Lightroom workflows.

Core Features

RapidRAW is equipped with an extensive suite of editing tools designed to elevate your photo editing process. Users can refine exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, and tonal adjustments with precision. The GPU processes these changes in real-time, ensuring a fluid experience. Moreover, the software encompasses advanced functionalities such as:

**Intuitive Masking:** Options include brush, linear, and radial masks, as well as AI-enhanced subject and foreground detection.
**Generative Edit Layers:** Leverage ComfyUI for advanced editing techniques.
**Precision Control:** Enjoy 32-bit precision and full RAW file support via rawler.
**Robust Library Management:** Features include folder navigation, ratings, metadata handling, and an EXIF viewer.
**Batch Operations:** Export your work in formats like JPEG, PNG, and TIFF, and manage sidecar editing with.rrdata files.
**Customizable User Interface:** Tailor your workspace with UI themes and smooth animations.

This modern solution offers a high-performance alternative to Lightroom, focusing on a sleek user experience and potent creative tools, catering to photographers who prioritize speed and responsive GPU feedback.

What’s New in RapidRAW 1.4.3

The latest iteration, RapidRAW 1.4.3, introduces several enhancements aimed at optimizing the user’s editing workflow:

Pin Folders

To streamline navigation between drives and deep directories, the new Pin Folders feature allows users to easily access frequently used directories by pinning them to a dedicated sidebar for quick retrieval.

Apply Presets to Masks

Speed up editing tasks by applying presets directly to masks. For example, you can quickly enhance a subject with a “Clarity Boost”preset using a simple right-click. We recommend organizing these presets in a dedicated folder for efficiency.

Centered Adjustment

The Centré Adjustment slider introduces a novel way to emphasize the central area of your images. Acting like an inverted vignette, it subtly enhances clarity, brightness, and contrast, directing viewer attention precisely where you want it.

Whole Image Mask Type

A new Whole Image mask type simplifies the creation of complex masks by allowing for operations such as subtraction and inversion of other mask elements while enhancing the underlying mask UI framework.

Core Improvements

Smoother library thumbnail updates.
Integration of rawler as a submodule, courtesy of @william-sy.
Refinements to local contrast adjustments for improved sensitivity.
Enhanced logging with complete traceback for easier debugging.