Darkroom: Photo & Video Editor

Darkroom: Photo & Video Editor

Film Filters, Presets, AI Edit

29K ratings
1405 reviews
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Released
February 12, 2015
Updated
November 4, 2026

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This powerful photo and video editor offers desktop-quality tools for mobile creators. It features advanced AI editing, professional color grading, and RAW file support, all integrated seamlessly with your Apple Photos library. Elevate your craft with a comprehensive suite of editing capabilities.

✓Advanced AI-powered editing
✓Professional color grading & video editing
✓RAW & ProRAW support
✓Seamless Apple Photos integration
✓Batch photo editing
✓Collage creation
✓Hashtag set management
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What's New in Darkroom

7.6.4

November 4, 2026

This update brings the following fixes and improvements: - Fixes a bug causing the “Edit” button in the Mac toolbar too be unresponsive. - Improves rendering of Color Tool to fix issues with banding - Improves the quality of the HSL curves to be more accurate - Fixes a bug where the edit interface gets stuck and refuses to close - RAW exposure and the histogram appear when they’re ready at the beginning of the editing tool animation rather than at the end.

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Yearly Subscription

Yearly membership for every premium feature

$39.991 Year
7 Days trial
Price Updates
November 4, 2026→$39.99
May 27, 2026→$39.99
May 7, 2026→$39.99
March 10, 2026→$39.99
October 29, 2025→$39.99
September 20, 2025→$39.99
January 16, 2025→$39.99
January 9, 2025→$32.99
January 3, 2025→$32.99
December 28, 2024→$32.99
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Events

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User reviews

Where do images live?

Do the images get copied into apples photos library or do you link images to root folder like Lightroom? Google search says it copies into Apple library taking up cloud space and this app being a glorified photos app? I want to link to folder of my choice like Lightroom if that possible? If not not worth buying for me.
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Replaced Adobe Lightroom for me, and amazing on Duo!

I’ve been using Darkroom for years, watching it slowly turn from an iOS-only JPEG editor into a full-blown cross-platform Adobe alternative. If you use iCloud / Apple Photos to store your photos then Darkroom’s integration is seamless, effectively becoming better than Lightroom as there is no second library to manage or export from… everything happens natively.

The Mac version is great for longer editing sessions, but with my own photography now mainly done on Fujifilm cameras I use my phone more for quick edits on the go. Darkroom has always been great at this for the reasons above, but I bought the Duo with larger on the go editing in mind and Darkroom delivered on day one. The Duo app is amazing and takes mobile editing to the next level… and single-handedly justifies my £2000 phone. 😅

I kept my Adobe Lightroom subscription unnecessarily for years, but with Darkroom now offering (in my view) the best Apple-native alternative on both Mac and iOS, I have finally cancelled and gladly moved on from a company increasingly obsessed with championing the biggest threat to the very creatives they fleece. So long AI-dobe, if you need me I’ll be in the Darkroom. 😎
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It offers so much.

Unfortunately isn’t very free, but gives seven day free trial to mess with and learn. I absolutely love the freedom and that I can save my preset/LUT! I may start paying for this.

Love the app, crashing on open every time

Something with the latest update broke on iOS 27.2 and it’s hard crashing out to the home screen immediately on launch every time now. Flagging so this gets fixed and I can start using it again, will edit my review at that time.

While I’m here: another more recent update to align color temp with the K scale might be a good idea, but the jumps are way coarser now and I’ve lost a lot of the fine-grained control of that setting that I value this app for.
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Doesn’t work on OS 27.2 MacBook

Tried the app and was very disappointed with the navigation and lack of user-friendliness. Don’t waste your time.

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Incorrect white balance and color processing of RAW files

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when switching between RAW and JPEG

Bug

Exported photos not matching the edits seen in the app

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Issues with batch editing and syncing edits across devices

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Requested Features

5 requests

Brush tool for selective editing

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Panorama stitching

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Focus stacking

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HDR processing

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More advanced B&W filters

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FAQ

Does Darkroom have ads?

No, Darkroom is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted editing experience.

What are the subscription options for Darkroom+?

Darkroom+ offers a monthly subscription for $9.99/P1M, a discounted yearly subscription for $32.99/P1Y, and a standard yearly subscription for $39.99/P1Y which includes a 7-day free trial.

How do I cancel my Darkroom+ subscription?

You can manage your Darkroom+ membership by going to Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

Is Darkroom suitable for beginners?

Yes, Darkroom is designed for both aspiring photographers and professional creators, offering a gesture-driven interface that makes pro editing feel effortless.

Can I edit RAW and ProRAW files in Darkroom?

Yes, Darkroom provides full fidelity import and editing of RAW and Apple ProRAW files, with all edits being non-destructive.

How often is Darkroom updated?

Darkroom was last updated on November 4, 2026, with version 7.6.4. New features and updates are shipped regularly to keep the editing toolkit cutting-edge.

What devices does Darkroom support?

Darkroom is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, offering a consistent editing experience across Apple devices.

What is the age rating for Darkroom?

Darkroom has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.