Archives For November 30, 1999

Darktable photography workflow application and RAW developer released new stable 4.6.1 yesterday!

The release finished the documentation for the new 4.6 release series, include translations to Ukrainian, Polish and Dutch.

And, it now performs image discovery asynchronously in the import dialog. Meaning that long parsing due to huge number of sub-directories and
files can be easily interrupted by selecting another place or un-checking recursive mode.

The release now drops support for macOS versions older than 12.5. Other changes are mostly bug-fixes. They include:

  • Fix memory and resource leaks in the QOI image loader.
  • Fix RGBE image loader.
  • Fix crashes when running low on GPU or system memory.
  • Fix OpenCL startup for various cards.
  • Fix compatibility issues with HDR created DNG files.

For more, see the github releases page for details.

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Darkable, the popular photography app and raw developer, released new major 4.6.0 version a day ago!

The new release introduced auto-save feature for editing history. By default, it save changes every 10 seconds. User can go to ‘Preferences -> storage‘ to change the time interval, or set it to 0 to disable it.

Darktable 4.6.0 also features new rgb primaries processing module. It allows delicate color corrections and creative color grading, by moving the red, green and blue primary colors around using “hue” and “purity” controls.

Darktable 4.6.0

The release also has a big performance improvements. OpenCL is now initialized in the background to speed up the app launching. Image display speed in the map view has been increased by 25%. And, the chromatic aberrations module is now approximagely 10% faster when run on the CPU.

Other changes in Darktable 4.6.0 include:

    • sigmoid module now includes a new primaries section, to gracefully handle difficult lighting situations (e.g. LEDs) and tune the overall look of the image.
    • The full uncropped image is now always shown when working with the liquify and retouch modules.
  • The hot pixels module now supports monochrome images.
  • long-running import session can now be canceled.
  • built-in “Display P3” color profile
  • And much more! See the official release note for details.

How to Install Darktable 4.6.0 in Ubuntu Linux

Option 1: Snap

Darktable is easy to install as Snap package, which runs in sandbox, using Ubuntu Software (or App Center for 23.10).

Option 2: Official deb package

The developer team offers official RPM and DEB packages for Debian, Fedora, Ubuntu, openSUSE, through the OBS building repository.

Also, it’s NOT updated to v4.6.0 at the moment of writing. Keep an eye on this page if you prefer the official package.

Option 3: Flatpak package

Darktable is also available to install as Flatpak package, another universal Linux package format runs in sandbox!

Linux Mint 21 user can directly search for and install the Flatpak package from Software Manager.

While, Ubuntu user can open terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and run the 2 commands below one by one to install the Flatpak:

  • Enable flatpak support:
    sudo apt install flatpak
  • Install Darktable as Flatpak package:
    flatpak install https://dl.flathub.org/repo/appstream/org.darktable.Darktable.flatpakref

Option 4: Ubuntu PPA

Besides using the official DEB package (See Option 2), I’ve also upload the package into this unofficial PPA for Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 23.04, and Ubuntu 23.10.

NOTE: The PPA includes updated libheif (1.16.2) library for Darktable to support HEIF in Ubuntu 22.04. Please report if it’s running into conflict with other packages in your system!!

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 4.6.0 via command:

sudo apt install darktable

In addition for old Ubuntu 20.04, 18.04, & 16.04, keep an eye on this PPA. However, it has tons of updated libraries that MAY run into dependency hell and/or package conflict!

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

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 4.6.0 (Updated) 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 4.6.0 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:

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 23.10 and Ubuntu 23.04.

NOTE: Sorry for being lazy. There’s no updated 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 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

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.

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.

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:

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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!!

Darktable 3.2.1 was released a day ago as the latest release of the open source photography workflow application. PPA has been updated with the packages for Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 20.04, and Linux Mint 19.x / 20.

Version 3.2.0 has been skipped due to last minute bug fixes. Therefore, the 3.2.1 release is the expected 3.2.

Darktable 3.2.1 is a big release that features lighttable view rewritten and filmstrip reworked, resulting in large performance gains. Also the culling view has been rewritten from scratch. Operations are smooth at any screen resolution up to 8k.

Other new features include:

  • Complete overhaul of the CSS code to get a professional look
  • Updated Color Picker and Location modules
  • Possible to add CSS rules into preferences to tweak darktable’s look as well as
    to control the font size and DPI values
  • New negadoctor module to help inverting negative films.
  • New histogram display called RGB Parade
  • Add support for curved gradients.
  • Add support for AVIF file format
  • Many new camera support.
  • And tons of other changes, see release notes for details.

How to Install Darktable 3.2.1 in Ubuntu:

The OBS repository has made the new release packages for Debian, Fedora, openSUSE, and Ubuntu.

There’s also Flatpak package available at flathub repository.

For choice, the unofficial PPA contains the new release packages for Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 19.10, 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:

or run commands in terminal to install Darktable:

sudo apt update

sudo apt install darktable

Uninstall:

To remove the PPA, either launch Software & Updates and navigate to Other Software, or run command in terminal:

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

To remove the RAW image editor, use Ubuntu Software.

Open source photography workflow app and raw developer Darktable 3.0.2 was released today with new features, bug-fixes, and new cameras support. Here’s how to install it in Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 19.10, Ubuntu 20.04.

Darktable 3.0.2 release highlights:

  • Better UI for the blend modes which are now grouped by category.
  • Ctrl+Click can be used to rename a module instance.
  • Allow larger vignette scale.
  • Add pseudo preset in whitebalance to keep user’s modifications.
  • In crop&rotate module it’s possible to allow only vertical composition change using the Shift modifier when dragging the crop area and horizontal one using the Ctrl modifier.
  • See release note for more details.

How to Install Darktable 3.0.2 in Ubuntu:

While there are already two trustworthy repositories, OBS and Dariusz Duma’s PPA, maintaining the most recent Darktable .deb packages, I may stop updating the PPA for the future releases.

The unofficial PPA contains the new release packages for Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 19.10, 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:

or run commands in terminal to install Darktable:

sudo apt update

sudo apt install darktable

Uninstall:

To remove the PPA, either launch Software & Updates and navigate to Other Software, or run command in terminal:

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

To remove the RAW image editor, use Ubuntu Software.

Darktable RAW image editor 3.0.1 was released a day ago with many new features and various bug-fixes. Here’s how to install it in Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 19.10, Ubuntu 20.04.

Darktable 3.0.1 release highlights:

  • A new color assessment mode is introduced into the darkroom.
  • Resize the left and right panels directly with the mouse.
  • Add a focus peaking mode in the lighttable and darkroom. toggle via Ctrl+Shift+F key
  • The wavelet denoise profile has a new Y0U0V0 mode.
  • Add support for compressed LUT (.gmz) in the 3D LUT module.
  • Add wide-gamut HLG/PQ based color space P3 and Rec2020.
  • And much more other changes. See the release note.

How to Install Darktable 3.0.1 in Ubuntu:

The OBS page contains the most recent Darktable packages for Debian, Fedora, openSUSE, and Ubuntu, though v3.0.1 packages are not updated at the moment of writing.

You can also install Darktable 3.0.1 from the unofficial PPA by doing following steps one by one:

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:

or run commands in terminal to install Darktable:

sudo apt update

sudo apt install darktable

Uninstall:

To remove the PPA, either launch Software & Updates and navigate to Other Software, or run command in terminal:

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

To remove the RAW image editor, use Ubuntu Software.