# Darktable

Darktable is an open-source photography workflow application and raw developer that lets photographers manage digital negatives in a database, view them in a zoomable lighttable, and develop raw images for editing and. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on ZimaOS, Docker Hub and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/1186/darktable

## Description

Darktable is an open-source photography workflow application and raw developer that lets photographers manage digital negatives in a database, view them in a zoomable lighttable, and develop raw images for editing and enhancement.

## Platform availability

Available on 2 of 9 platforms: Unraid, ZimaOS.

## Health score

54/100 (Fair), based on 4 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 86 (last commit 28 days ago)
- Popular: 32 (38 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 45 (2 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 20 (8 GB minimum RAM, runs on ARM)

## Links

- Documentation: https://docs.linuxserver.io/images/docker-darktable/
- ZimaOS: https://github.com/bigbeartechworld/big-bear-casaos/tree/master/Apps/darktable
- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/linuxserver/darktable
- GitHub: https://github.com/linuxserver/docker-darktable
- Official website: https://www.darktable.org/
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/darktable-06w6yuu09l7soy?q=darktable

## Common questions

### Which Docker architecture should I pull for darktable?

Pull the latest tag, since the image uses a Docker manifest for multi-platform awareness. Specific architecture tags are also available.

### Which environment variables should I set for user mapping in the LinuxServer darktable container?

Set PUID and PGID to map the container to your desired host user and group.

### Can darktable use hardware acceleration?

Yes, it supports GPU accelerated processing. You can use your video card to speed up the workflow.

### Does darktable modify original RAW files?

No, edits are non-destructive all the way through its pipeline. Your original image is never modified.

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