Darkroom Kit

Darkroom Kit

Delete RAW, keep JPEG

1 ratings
1 review
$0.99

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Released
September 16, 2026
Updated
October 18, 2026

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This app helps you manage your photo library by identifying and cleaning up RAW+JPEG or RAW+HEIF pairs. It allows you to review and select pairs to keep a compressed copy and delete the original RAW files, freeing up storage space. Protected photos like favorites and edited images are excluded from the cleanup process.

✓Scan for RAW+JPEG/HEIF pairs
✓Preview and select photo pairs
✓Create verified compressed copies
✓Delete original RAW files
✓Protect favorites and edited photos
✓Local processing, no account needed
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What's New in Darkroom Kit

1.4

October 18, 2026

• Fill missing photo locations in batches, with protection for existing Photos locations and detected GPS/address metadata. Unreadable or ambiguous photos are skipped and checked again before saving. • Match camera photos to GPX tracks or reference photos, with a preview before confirmation. • Correct capture times using clock offsets or time zones. Original EXIF stays unchanged. • Review metadata history and undo recorded changes only for photos that have not changed since saving. RAW cleanup recovery remains in Photos > Recently Deleted. • Navigate by feature and reopen the app in your last module. Improved iPhone Duo layouts and clearer selected icons in light and dark modes. • Now supports 22 app languages, including Arabic right-to-left layout. Settings shows the installed version and build.

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User reviews

解决了实际问题很棒

很轻量的软件 能剔除以前一股脑导入相册的raw档案 手机空间以及icloud空间又能释放出来一些了

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FAQ

What is Darkroom Kit?

Darkroom Kit is a utility for Apple Photos users that helps manage storage by identifying RAW+JPEG and RAW+HEIF photo pairs. It allows you to review these pairs, keep a compressed copy, and then delete the original RAW files.

Does Darkroom Kit have ads?

No, Darkroom Kit does not contain advertisements. The app is designed for local processing with no account, advertising, or tracking required.

How much does Darkroom Kit cost?

Darkroom Kit is a paid application, priced at $0.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to its photo management features.

What devices does Darkroom Kit support?

Darkroom Kit is available for iPhone and iPad. It requires iOS 14.0 or later, and is compatible with devices running the latest version of the operating system.

Can Darkroom Kit recover deleted RAW files?

If iCloud Photos is enabled, deleted RAW originals may be recoverable from the 'Recently Deleted' album in Photos for a limited time. However, Darkroom Kit itself does not offer a direct recovery feature for deleted files.

What happens to my photos' metadata when using Darkroom Kit?

Darkroom Kit aims to preserve capture date, location, and regular album membership. However, captions, keywords, face recognition, and album order may change as the replacement is a new photo asset.

Is Darkroom Kit safe for my photos?

Darkroom Kit protects favorites, edited, hidden, shared, and RAW-only photos. It also requires explicit confirmation before downloading iCloud originals for processing, ensuring user control.

How often is Darkroom Kit updated?

Darkroom Kit was last updated on September 16, 2026, with version 1.0. As a new release, future updates will depend on developer plans for feature enhancements and bug fixes.