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Darktable 4.4.0 Released! PPA Updated for Ubuntu Users

Last updated: June 23, 2023 — 4 Comments

Darktable got a new major release few days ago! Here’s how to install it in Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 22.10, Ubuntu 23.04 via PPA.

Darktable 4.4.0 is a big release with many new features. They include:

  • Ability to define multiple automatically-applied presets against a single processing module.
  • A global “right-click-and-drag” operation to allow image rotation to be corrected.
  • Many modules have default parameters based on image metadata or current workflow
  • Completely overhaul the Drawn Mask functionality with a large number of changes and fixes.
  • The scopes module now has 9 different color harmonies to choose from in RYB vertorscope mode.
  • Code cleanup and performance improvements (5% to 40% faster).
  • Support .dng files from software, i.e., Topaz Photo AI.

For more changes, see it in Github releases page.

How to Install Darktable 4.4.0 in Ubuntu:

There are 4 sources to get the Darktable package in Ubuntu: Flatpak, Snap, OBS, and Ubuntu PPA.

Option 1: Snap

The easiest way to get the latest Darktable 4.4.0 in Ubuntu is using the Snap.

Ubuntu 20.04 and higher with both amd64 and arm64 CPU architecture types, can simply search for and install the package from Ubuntu Software. Though, it’s a containerized software package run in sandbox.

Option 2: Flatpak

The latest Darktable is also available to install as Flatpak, another software package run in sandbox.

Ubuntu user can install the package, by running the 2 commands below one by one:

sudo apt install flatpak
flatpak install https://dl.flathub.org/repo/appstream/org.darktable.Darktable.flatpakref

Option 3: Native .deb package via OBS (Official)

Darktable provides official packages for Debian, Fedora, openSUSE, and Ubuntu through OBS (openSUSE Build Service).

User can either grab the package directly, or add the sources repository into system via the link below:

Darktable OBS

NOTE: the OBS is not yet updated at the moment of writing.

Option 4: Ubuntu PPA

For those who prefer the classic Ubuntu PPA, I’ve upload the new release package into this PPA for Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 22.10 and Ubuntu 23.04.

NOTE: Sorry for being lazy. There’s no v4.4 package for Ubuntu 20.04 in this PPA. The new release needs gcc-12 for building the package, which is not available in 20.04.

1. First, press Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard to open terminal. When it opens, run command to add PPA:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntuhandbook1/darktable

2. Linux Mint needs to update system package cache manually after adding PPA:

sudo apt update

3. Finally, install Darktable 4.4.0 via command:

sudo apt install darktable

Uninstall Darktable

Depends on which package your installed, remove Darktable via one of the commands below:

  • For Snap package, just remove it from Ubuntu Software.
  • For Flatpak package, run command: 
    flatpak uninstall --delete-data org.darktable.Darktable

    Then run flatpak uninstall --unused to remove unused runtime libraries.

  • To remove official package or PPA package, run command: 
    sudo apt remove --autoremove darktable

    And remove the Ubuntu PPA repository if you want via command:

    sudo add-apt-repository --remove ppa:ubuntuhandbook1/darktable
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Darktable 4.0.1 Released with Various Bug-Fixes, PPA Updated

Last updated: September 19, 2022 — Leave a comment

The free open-source photography software Darktable got a new update few days ago with various bug-fixes, new cameras support and some other changes.

Darktable 4.0.1 added base support for CANON EOS R7 and CANON EOS R10, and noise profiles for NIKON D780, CANON EOS M50 Mark II, CANON EOS 850D.

The $(MAKER) and $(MODEL) can now be used when importing files. And display infinity for very large focus distance as supported by the exif standard.

The release also added support for fast pipe mode on the diffuse module, HEIF media type association for the desktop, and various bug-fixes for issues ranging from DNG creation, TIFF export, Latex export, to memory corruption. See more details via the official release note.

How to Install Darktable 4.0.1 in Ubuntu

The software website refers to the OBS repository that contains native packages for Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and SUSE.

Darktable OBS repository

For choice, here’s an unofficial Ubuntu PPA contains the packages for Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 20.04, & Ubuntu 22.04. Simply press Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard and run the commands below one by one to add PPA & install Darktable:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntuhandbook1/darktable
sudo apt update
sudo apt install darktable

Darktable is also available as universal Flatpak package that works in most Linux systems.

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Darktable 3.6.0 Released, How to Install in Ubuntu 20.04, 21.04

Last updated: July 3, 2021 — 5 Comments

Darktable, open-source raw photo development tool, released version 3.6.0 today with exciting new features! Here’s how to install it in Ubuntu via PPA.

No version 3.5.x, Darktable goes directly to 3.6 release series. It introduced new “Import” module for easy multiple import tasks, thumbnail preview. And it is now used for importing from disk, card or camera in the same dialog.

Other changes in Darktable 3.6.0 include:

  • A vector-scope to complement the current histogram, waveform and parade views.
  • New default demosaic algorithm (RCD)
  • Support for “dual demosaic”, allows to combine “RCD + VNG4” and “AMaZE + VNG4” for bayer sensors, “Markesteijn 3-pass + VNG” for xtrans sensors.
  • Create opacity mask based on the sharpness of the image.
  • New Color Balance RGB module, censorize module, crop module.
  • Basic adjustments module replaced with the quick access panel

There are also much more other features, bug-fixes. And Lua API changed to 7.0.0. As well, the release added base support for new cameras including:

  • Fujifilm GFX100S (compressed)
  • Fujifilm X-E4 (compressed)
  • Fujifilm X-S10 (compressed)
  • Leica D-Lux 7 (4:3, 1:1, 16:9, 3:2)
  • Nikon Z 6_2, Nikon Z 7_2 (14bit-compressed, 14bit-uncompressed, 12bit-compressed, 12bit-uncompressed)
  • Panasonic DC-G100 (4:3), DC-G110 (4:3), DC-GF10 (4:3), GF90 (4:3).
  • Pentax K-3 Mark III
  • Ricoh GR III (dng)
  • Sony ILCE-1, ILCE-7SM3, ILCE-QX1

How to Install Darktable 3.6.0 in Ubuntu:

The software offers official .deb and .rpm packages available to download at OBS repository.

For choice, an unofficial PPA is available with the packages for Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 21.04, Linux Mint 20.

1. Open terminal either from system app launcher or by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard. When it opens, run command to add the PPA:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntuhandbook1/darktable

Type user password (no asterisk feedback) for sudo prompts and hit Enter to continue.

2. If an old version was installed, upgrade it using Software Updater:

upgrade darktable

or run commands in terminal to install Darktable:

sudo apt update

sudo apt install darktable

Uninstall:

To remove the PPA, either launch Software & Updates navigate to Other Software and remove the relevant line:

or run command in terminal:

sudo add-apt-repository --remove ppa:ubuntuhandbook1/darktable

To remove the RAW developer, either use Ubuntu Software or run command in terminal:

sudo apt remove --autoremove darktable
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Darktable 3.4.1 Released with Faster Thumbnail Generation [Ubuntu PPA]

Last updated: February 6, 2021

Darktable 2.2.5

The open-source raw photo development tool Darktable 3.4.1 was released today. PPA has been updated for Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 20.10.

The new 3.4.1 version contains mainly bug-fixes that also features minor other changes including faster thumbnail generation during import, and some minor CSS improvements. And there are updated cameras support.

White balance presets:

  • Fujifilm X-Pro3
  • Fujifilm X100V
  • Olympus E-M10 Mark IV.

Noise Profiles:

  • Canon EOS 1500D
  • Canon EOS 2000D
  • Canon EOS Rebel T7
  • Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
  • Fujifilm X-Pro3
  • Fujifilm XF10
  • Nikon Z 5
  • Panasonic DC-S1R
  • Pentax K-1 Mark II
  • Sony DSC-RX10M4

How to Install Darktable 3.4.1 in Ubuntu:

The OBS repository maintains the software packages for Debian, Fedora, openSUSE, and Ubuntu. While the repository is not updated at the moment, you may use Ubuntu PPA instead.

The unofficial PPA contains the new release packages for Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 20.10, Ubuntu 20.04, and derivatives.

1. Open terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and run command to add the PPA:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntuhandbook1/darktable

Type user password (no asterisk feedback) for sudo prompts and hit Enter to continue.

2. If an old version was installed, upgrade it using Software Updater:

upgrade darktable

or run commands in terminal to install Darktable:

sudo apt update

sudo apt install darktable

Uninstall:

To remove the PPA, either launch Software & Updates navigate to Other Software and remove the relevant line:

or run command in terminal:

sudo add-apt-repository --remove ppa:ubuntuhandbook1/darktable

To remove the RAW image editor, use Ubuntu Software.

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Darktable 3.4.0 Released! How to Install via PPA in Ubuntu

Last updated: December 25, 2020

Darktable 2.2.5

Darktable 3.4.0 was released yesterday on Christmas Eve as the new stable version of the open-source photography software and raw developer. Here’s how to install it in Ubuntu 20.10, Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 18.04, and Linux Mint 20.

Darktable 3.4.0 release highlights:

  • More stable and reworked tethering view
  • The histogram is back on the tethering view
  • A new module grouping feature
  • Module masking enhanced for use with scene-referred workflows.
  • A new color calibration module.
  • Map view evolved, new camera support, and much more.

Install Darktable 3.4.0 in Ubuntu:

NOTE: the new library and configuration will not be usable with 3.2.x any more, so you are strongly advised to take a backup first. And you may remove .config/darktable folder.

Method 1: install Darktable from OBS repository:

The OBS repository offers binary packages for Debian, Fedora, openSUSE, and Ubuntu:

Darktable OBS repository

You can either download & install the deb package via direct link:

Or run the commands one by one to add the repository, just like Ubuntu PPA, and receive future updates via Software Updater.

Method 2: Install the software using Ubuntu PPA:

For request, I’ve uploaded the new release packages into the unofficial PPA, available for Ubuntu 20.10, Ubuntu 20.04, and Ubuntu 18.04.

1. To add the PPA, open terminal from system application launcher and run command:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntuhandbook1/darktable

2. You can then either install the application via command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt install darktable

or upgrade from an existing package via Software Updater:

upgrade darktable

Remove Darktable:

Both Ubuntu PPA and OBS repository can be easily removed via Software & Updates -> Other Software:

To remove darktable, simply run command:

sudo apt remove --auto-remove darktable

And Merry Christmas To You!!

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