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A free online RAW photo editor for photo libraries and RAW image development.

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  • Explore it for developing photographs and organizing a local photo-editing workflow.
  • Free, open-source creative software by ArtCraft and its contributors.
  • Hosted by Hypermatic. Use a modern desktop browser.

Make room for photo development.

Explore LightCraft for your next creative project.

Photo development

Start with the task you need to finish

Explore it for developing photographs and organizing a local photo-editing workflow.

Browser workspace

Open your editor in a separate tab

Give your canvas, panels and controls room to work. Keep a copy of your original files as you explore the editor.

Getting started with LightCraft

Open the workspace, try a small project and check your results.

01 · Launch

Open the browser editor

Launch LightCraft using the button above. A desktop browser gives you the most room for the workspace.

02 · Explore

Start with a small project

Explore the available document controls and editing tools. Save a separate copy of any existing file before trying a new workflow.

03 · Check

Test your actual files

In development. RAW support varies by camera; browser storage and export behaviour need testing.

04 · Save

Check your saved results

Use the editor's available save or export options, then reopen the result before sharing. Download your work before closing the browser tab.

LightCraft questions

Is LightCraft free?

LightCraft is a free, open-source creative app developed by ArtCraft and its contributors. Hypermatic provides the browser hosting wrapper.

What can I use LightCraft for?

Explore it for developing photographs and organizing a local photo-editing workflow. In development. RAW support varies by camera; browser storage and export behaviour need testing.

Which device should I use?

Use a modern desktop browser. Creative editing panels and keyboard shortcuts need more space than a phone provides. Keep original files and check your exports.

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