Tech riderRev. 7 Oct 2026
PhotoFlare
- 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
- 2CostsFree plan · free trial
- 3Platformmulti-platform
- 4RAW photo supportYes
- 5Layer editingYes
- 6Masking toolsYes
- 7Batch editingYes
- 8Cloud syncNo
8 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: photoflare.io
Overview
PhotoFlare is ranked #13 of 160 in photo editing software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan. A free trial is offered.
PhotoFlare plans and pricing
All plansPhotoFlare CE Not published Free and open source · Basic image editing tools · Batch processing photoflare.io · 22 Sept 2026
PhotoFlare Lens Free 700+ camera RAW formats · Non-destructive XMP edits · No account required photoflare.io · 7 Oct 2026
PhotoFlare Studio €79/mo One-time purchase; no subscription Up to 3 machines · 1 year of free updates photoflare.io · 22 Sept 2026
PhotoFlare CE Free Basic image tools & filters · Batch processing · GPL open source photoflare.io · 7 Oct 2026
PhotoFlare Studio €79 once One-time purchase Up to 3 machines · Windows, macOS & Linux · One year of free updates photoflare.io · 7 Oct 2026
Compared on photo editing software
- Free plan
- Yesphotoflare.io
- Platform
- multi-platformphotoflare.io
- RAW photo support
- Yesphotoflare.io
- Layer editing
- Yesphotoflare.io
- Masking tools
- Yesphotoflare.io
- Batch editing
- Yesphotoflare.io
- Cloud sync
- Nophotoflare.io
Facts
- Product
- PhotoFlare describes itself as a cross-platform image editor designed for quick, simple image editing.photoflare.io · 7 Oct 2026
- Editions
- The site offers CE for basic editing, Lens for RAW development, and Studio for layered editing.photoflare.io · 7 Oct 2026
- CE features
- PhotoFlare CE includes basic image tools and filters, batch processing, and is available under the GPL.photoflare.io · 7 Oct 2026
- Lens RAW support
- Lens opens RAW files from more than 700 camera models using LibRaw and uses a 16-bit pipeline.photoflare.io · 7 Oct 2026
- Lens editing
- Lens provides non-destructive develop controls, including exposure, white balance, tone curves, colour grading, crop, and straighten.photoflare.io · 7 Oct 2026
- Lens file handling
- Lens stores develop settings in XMP sidecars and says it does not modify the original RAW file.photoflare.io · 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Lens supports common XMP fields interoperable with Lightroom and darktable, and Studio can open a Lens-developed image through a one-click handoff.photoflare.io · 7 Oct 2026
- Studio editing
- Studio includes non-destructive layers, blend modes, opacity, masks, unlimited undo history per document, and pressure- and tilt-sensitive brushes.photoflare.io · 7 Oct 2026
- Studio file formats
- Studio uses OpenRaster as its native layered format and imports and exports JPEG, PNG, BMP, and TIFF with EXIF preservation.photoflare.io · 7 Oct 2026
- Studio license
- A Studio licence covers up to three machines, and the page lists one year of free updates.photoflare.io · 7 Oct 2026
- Studio trial
- Studio can be downloaded and used without purchase; unregistered use shows a save-based reminder, with no features disabled or time limit.photoflare.io · 7 Oct 2026
- Studio security and connectivity
- Studio requires an internet connection for first activation, then works offline indefinitely.photoflare.io · 7 Oct 2026
- Refunds
- Studio's page says it offers a 14-day refund policy with no questions asked.photoflare.io · 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The site invites users to email questions and lists info-{[AT]}-photoflare.io as its contact address.photoflare.io · 7 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The terms identify Dylan Coakley as the developer of PhotoFlare Studio.photoflare.io · 7 Oct 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Photo Editing Software in 2026#13 of 160
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Sources
- photoflare.io· checked 7 Oct 2026
- photoflare.io/downloads/· checked 7 Oct 2026
- photoflare.io/lens/· checked 7 Oct 2026
- photoflare.io/studio/· checked 7 Oct 2026
- photoflare.io/terms-of-service/· checked 7 Oct 2026
- photoflare.io/contact-us/· checked 7 Oct 2026