Audience
Photographers and photo editors who want to organize image libraries and develop RAW photographs locally, including hobbyists and professionals.
About LightCraft
LightCraft is an open-source photo library and RAW editor for photographers who want to organize and develop images locally. It imports photos into albums and folders and supports ratings, flags, metadata search, sorting and duplicate detection. Non-destructive tools cover exposure, tone and color adjustments, crop and geometry, presets, black-and-white conversion, and local masks. It reads multiple camera RAW and common image formats and exports JPEG, PNG, TIFF, WebP and DNG. Users can compare edits, synchronize settings across selected photos, and create contact sheets. LightCraft runs on macOS, Windows and Linux; a WebAssembly build can be self-hosted. A command-line interface, JSON control channel and MCP server support automation. The library is stored locally, without an account or cloud service.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
$0
Pricing Details:
LightCraft is free and open source, with no subscription or account required.
Free Version:
Free Version available.
Company Information
ArtCraft
getartcraft.com/apps/lightcraft
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Windows
Mac
Linux
On-Premises
LightCraft Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does LightCraft work with?
LightCraft works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does LightCraft support in their product?
LightCraft supports these languages: Chinese (Simplified), English, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.
Q: What other applications or services does LightCraft integrate with?
LightCraft integrates with: Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Q: Does LightCraft have an API?
Yes, LightCraft has an API.
Q: How much does LightCraft cost?
Pricing for LightCraft starts at $0.
