Darkroom
An app that edits RAW photos and video with pro color tools.
What Darkroom does
Darkroom is a photo and video editor for iPhone, iPad and Mac made by a small team. It handles RAW and ProRAW, batch edits, curves, color grading and masks. You can try premium tools for free, and Darkroom+ is needed to export them, with yearly, monthly and lifetime options.
Darkroom feels like a desktop editor that grew up on the iPhone. It works straight from your photo library, handles RAW and ProRAW files, and lets you batch edit a whole set so a shoot looks consistent.
The depth is in Darkroom+: masks, curves, color grading, bloom and halation, video export and custom watermarks. A nice detail is that you can try those premium tools as long as you like on the free version, and only pay when you want to export the result. AI depth and object detection helps target edits to skies, skin or landscapes.
It's Apple only, and one membership covers iPhone, iPad and Mac. The lifetime option is a nice change from subscriptions, and worth a look if you edit often. If you're on Android, look at Lightroom or Snapseed instead.
Alternatives to Darkroom
Who it's for
Skip it if: Android or Windows owners.
Pricing
Free planDarkroom is free to use. Darkroom+ costs $39.99 a year (with a free trial), $9.99 a month, or $99.99 once for lifetime access. You can try premium tools on the free version, but exporting those edits needs Darkroom+.
Prices can vary by country. Checked 17 Oct 2026.
What people like
- Lifetime purchase option
- Try premium tools free before you pay
- Strong RAW and color tools
- Made by a small independent team
Watch out for
- Apple devices only
- Exporting premium edits needs Darkroom+
- More than you need for quick fixes
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Questions people ask
Is Darkroom free?
Yes, the basic app is free. Premium tools like masks and curves can be tried free but need Darkroom+ to export.
Does Darkroom have a lifetime price?
Yes. Darkroom+ is $99.99 once, or $39.99 a year, or $9.99 a month.
Is Darkroom on Android?
No. It's for iPhone, iPad and Mac.