Yes I'm aware that the last big release was yesterday, but I'm not done yet! I want to focus on bigger, cooler features in the coming weeks, and I already have some solid improvements ready to ship, which I don't want to hold back ;)
The previous implementation of local contrast adjustments (e.g. sharpness, clarity & structure) had a nasty habit of creating "black holes" around high contrast edges. Not ideal when you're trying to make your photos look good...
I've completely reworked the shader with a different approach that pretty much obliterates these issues:
When you're fine-rotating or transforming an image, the grid now transitions from the rule of thirds to a detailed fine grid. Because sometimes you need more precision than kinda straight. You can now save your frequently used lenses in the settings panel for quick access in the Lens Correction panel. No more scrolling through the entire database of lenses humanity has ever created. On top of that, I've improved the accuracy of the lens correction itself based on some initial feedback and testing.
New Features
Reworked Local Contrast Adjustments
Before (0)
Before (+100 Sharpness)
After (+100 Sharpness)
New Fine Rotation Grid
Favourite Lens Saving & Improved Correction Accuracy
Core Improvements
What to Download
| OS | Architecture | Format | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | x64 | .exe
| RapidRAW for Windows |
| macOS (Apple Silicon) | ARM64 | .dmg
| RapidRAW for macOS ARM |
| macOS (Intel) | x64 | .dmg
| RapidRAW for macOS x64 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 | x86_64 | .deb
| RapidRAW for Ubuntu 22.04 |
| Ubuntu 24.04 | x86_64 | .deb
| RapidRAW for Ubuntu 24.04 |
For other platforms and formats (ARM builds, RPM, AppImage, etc.), check the full asset list below.
Running on macOS and Windows
Because RapidRAW is not yet code-signed, both macOS and Windows may show warnings when you try to run the app.
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On macOS:
You’ll need to remove the quarantine flag after installation:xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine /Applications/RapidRAW.app
Without this step, macOS may report the app as "corrupted."
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On Windows:
When launching the app, you may see a Windows Defender SmartScreen warning.- Click "More info" → "Run anyway" to continue.