Lightweight and Powerful RAW Photo Editor

Lightweight 20 MB RAW editor. GPU-accelerated, non-destructive, AI masking, ComfyUI generative replace. Windows macOS Linux

Jan 15, 2026

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A beautiful, non-destructive, GPU-accelerated RAW image editor built for performance.

RapidRAW is a modern, high-performance alternative to Adobe Lightroom®. Lightweight (under 20MB), it works on Windows, macOS, and Linux, offering a clean and beautiful editing experience.

I started this project at age 18 as a personal challenge. My goal was to create a high-performance tool for my own photography workflow while diving deep into learning React, WGSL, and Rust with support from Google Gemini.

Who is it for?

RapidRAW is built for photographers who prefer a clean, fast, and simple workflow. It prioritizes speed, beautiful UI, and powerful tools that let you quickly realize your creative color vision.

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