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Darkroom: Photo & Video Editor

B Tier
Good
87
4.799.3K ratings
App Store Editors' Choice
2.5recent reviews
1dsince update
FreeIn-App Purchases
Photo & Video
category
Graphics & Design
category
4+age rating
17languages
Made for iPhone
Made for iPad
Made for Mac

What is Darkroom?

A photo and video editor with AI tools, filters, and support for RAW and ProRAW files.

Darkroom is a photo and video editor for iPhone and iPad. It includes AI editing tools, filters, batch photo editing, and tools for organizing and sharing photos and videos.

Pricing. Darkroom is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Editing photos and videos on iPhone or iPad
  • Batch editing photos, including RAW and ProRAW files
  • Making depth-based edits to skies, skin tones, or landscapes

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Why this app is in B tier

87/100The average of 5 parts, with no weights
Rating95
Ratings90
App Store search rank52
Update recency100
Editors' Choice100

B tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Darkroom scores 87 out of 100: rating 95, rating count 90, App Store search rank 52, update recency 100, Apple's Editors' Choice 100. The five parts are averaged and B tier follows from that score within this list.

Description

Transform your iPhone and iPad into a powerful editing suite with Darkroom, the award-winning photo and video editor designed for both aspiring photographers and professional creators. With desktop-quality tools at your fingertips, Darkroom rivals Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop - delivering a pro editing experience right on your mobile device.

Award-Winning Recognition

Apple Editor's Choice since 2018
Apple Design Award Winner 2020
App Store Best New App 2015

Why Choose Darkroom?

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Advanced AI-Powered Editing: Harness cutting-edge AI tools for precise, depth-based edits and intelligent object detection. Enhance skies, skin tones, and landscapes with unmatched accuracy - or let AI-powered presets analyze your photo and optimize color and exposure in one tap.

Professional Color Grading & Video: From 4K video color grading to film-inspired LUT presets, Darkroom gives you full creative control. Professional curves, selective color adjustments, and batch photo editing make every project effortless - whether you're retouching a single portrait or editing an entire shoot.

RAW & ProRAW Support: Import and edit RAW and Apple ProRAW files at full fidelity. Every edit is non-destructive, so you can undo any adjustment at any time. Darkroom works directly with your Apple Photos library - no importing, no exporting, no friction.

Professional Tools for Every Creator

All-Inclusive Format Support: From RAW files to JPEG and HEIF, Darkroom provides powerful editing tools that ensure top-tier output across every photo and video format.

Built for iPhone Photographers: With deep iOS integration - Shortcuts, widgets, iCloud sync, and seamless Apple Photos access - Darkroom stands out as the premier editing tool for mobile photographers. A fast, gesture-driven interface makes pro editing feel effortless.

Praise from Experts

"Darkroom is one of the best apps around, offering extensive support for RAW and ProRAW photos and capabilities to batch edit photos with ease." - The Verge

"Its iPhone-specific features make Darkroom the leading editing app for iPhone photographers." - The Sweet Setup

Seamless Organization and Sharing

Organize your photos and videos with Darkroom's advanced management tools. Create collages, manage hashtag sets, and share your work effortlessly. Flag, reject, and cull your shoots before editing - then export in any format, all without leaving the app.

Join Darkroom+ and Elevate Your Craft

Become a Darkroom+ member to unlock every tool, preset, and filter. New features and updates ship regularly, keeping your editing toolkit cutting-edge. Join a community of creators sharing tips, inspiration, and creative techniques.

Subscription Details

Manage your Darkroom+ membership in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

Terms and Conditions: https://darkroom.co/legal/terms.html
Privacy Policy: https://darkroom.co/legal/privacy-policy.html

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Questions about Darkroom

Does Darkroom edit both photos and videos?

Yes. The listing describes Darkroom as a photo and video editor.

Does it support RAW and ProRAW files?

Yes. The listing says Darkroom supports RAW and ProRAW files.

Is Darkroom free?

Darkroom is free to download, with in-app purchases.

Is Darkroom right for me?

Darkroom is built for editing photos and videos on iPhone or iPad, batch editing photos, including RAW and proraw files, making depth-based edits to skies, skin tones, or landscapes. It sits in the photo filters list on AppTierList.

Is Darkroom worth it?

Darkroom is B tier, ranked #26 of 40 photo filter apps with a score of 87 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 99,328 ratings. Good, and 25 apps rank above it.

How does Darkroom compare to Polarr?

Darkroom is B tier at 87; Polarr is B tier at 88. Polarr ranks higher. Darkroom is free to download, with in-app purchases, Polarr is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is Darkroom updated?

Darkroom was updated 1 day ago, which counts in its favour.

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Ranking

Lists
Photo Filters (B tier, #26) · Photo Editing (B tier, #29)
Tier
B (Good)
Score
87 / 100
Rank in list
#26 of 44
Ranking certainty
settled

Ratings

App Store rating
4.7 out of 5, every App Store country
Ratings
99,328
Recent reviews
2.5 from 20 in the last 180 days

App

Price
Free + IAP
App Store category
Photo & Video
Current version
(1 day ago)
Size
298 MB
Requires
iOS 18.4 or later
Age rating
4+
Languages
17
Runs on
iPhone, iPad, Mac

Links

Developer pages
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Maker
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