PhotoFlare

Spec sheet

Product

PhotoFlare describes itself as a cross-platform image editor designed for quick, simple image editing.Read 7 Oct 2026 · photoflare.io

Free plan

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · photoflare.io

Integrations

Lens supports common XMP fields interoperable with Lightroom and darktable, and Studio can open a Lens-developed image through a one-click handoff.Read 7 Oct 2026 · photoflare.io

Support

The site invites users to email questions and lists info-{[AT]}-photoflare.io as its contact address.Read 7 Oct 2026 · photoflare.io

Maker

The terms identify Dylan Coakley as the developer of PhotoFlare Studio.Read 7 Oct 2026 · photoflare.io

Batch editing

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · photoflare.io

CE features

PhotoFlare CE includes basic image tools and filters, batch processing, and is available under the GPL.Read 7 Oct 2026 · photoflare.io

Cloud sync

NoRead 22 Sep 2026 · photoflare.io

Editions

The site offers CE for basic editing, Lens for RAW development, and Studio for layered editing.Read 7 Oct 2026 · photoflare.io

Layer editing

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · photoflare.io

Lens editing

Lens provides non-destructive develop controls, including exposure, white balance, tone curves, colour grading, crop, and straighten.Read 7 Oct 2026 · photoflare.io

Lens file handling

Lens stores develop settings in XMP sidecars and says it does not modify the original RAW file.Read 7 Oct 2026 · photoflare.io

Lens RAW support

Lens opens RAW files from more than 700 camera models using LibRaw and uses a 16-bit pipeline.Read 7 Oct 2026 · photoflare.io

Masking tools

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · photoflare.io

Platform

multi-platformRead 22 Sep 2026 · photoflare.io

RAW photo support

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · photoflare.io

Refunds

Studio's page says it offers a 14-day refund policy with no questions asked.Read 7 Oct 2026 · photoflare.io

Studio editing

Studio includes non-destructive layers, blend modes, opacity, masks, unlimited undo history per document, and pressure- and tilt-sensitive brushes.Read 7 Oct 2026 · photoflare.io

Studio file formats

Studio uses OpenRaster as its native layered format and imports and exports JPEG, PNG, BMP, and TIFF with EXIF preservation.Read 7 Oct 2026 · photoflare.io

Studio license

A Studio licence covers up to three machines, and the page lists one year of free updates.Read 7 Oct 2026 · photoflare.io

Studio security and connectivity

Studio requires an internet connection for first activation, then works offline indefinitely.Read 7 Oct 2026 · photoflare.io

Studio trial

Studio can be downloaded and used without purchase; unregistered use shows a save-based reminder, with no features disabled or time limit.Read 7 Oct 2026 · photoflare.io

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Photo Editing Software#18 of 1598.8