darktable
Apple Silicon version latest seen at v5.4.1 · Reported by 35 Macs in the community.
All sighted native versions (11):
Sighting data is community-sourced — version availability and pricing should be verified with the developer.
darktable is an open-source photography workflow application and RAW developer that serves as a free alternative to Adobe Lightroom. It's designed for photographers who need professional-grade tools for importing, organizing, and processing RAW image files from digital cameras. The application offers comprehensive editing capabilities including exposure correction, color grading, noise reduction, and lens corrections, all through a non-destructive workflow that preserves original files. darktable is particularly popular among photographers who prefer open-source software or need a cost-effective solution for serious photo editing work. Our community has confirmed that native Apple Silicon versions are already running on real Macs, with version 4.6.0 spotted in the wild.
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1 suggestionGood news! darktable already has native Apple Silicon support and our community has confirmed it running natively on real Macs. You should update to the latest version (5.4.1) which is available as a native ARM64 build. The official download page provides the native Apple Silicon version, though you may encounter Gatekeeper warnings since it's not distributed through the Mac App Store - this is normal for open-source applications. You can also install it via Homebrew with 'brew install --cask darktable' for easier management. The native version should provide significantly better performance than running the Intel version through Rosetta 2.
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