LightCraft
Free, open-source photo library and raw developer, a clean-room take on Adobe Lightroom.
Our verdict
LightCraft is for photographers who want to try a free Lightroom-style library and raw editor. Skip it if you rely on full raw support for your camera or need a finished workflow today.
What it does well
- Library with albums and ratings plus non-destructive editing
- Free and open source under MIT or Apache-2.0
- Desktop installers for Windows, macOS and Linux
Where it falls short
- Alpha; README puts it near 51% ready for a typical working photographer
- Raw support is partial across camera makes
- Young project; versions are still 0.x
LightCraft is a photo library and raw development app written in Rust. Its README describes it as a clean-room reimplementation of Adobe Lightroom.
It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, with a web build, and releases include installers and portable builds.
Alternatives to LightCraft
Adobe's subscription service for editing, organizing and sharing photos on desktop, mobile and the web.
- Paid
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Last updated 16 October 2026. Facts checked against the official site on 16 October 2026. How we make money