RAW photo workflow
Open RAW and supported image files to evaluate the editing flow with real camera work.
Professional desktop photo editing · currently in beta
A focused darkroom for photographers who want local control.
Bandit DarkRoom is a modern desktop photo-editing application built for photographers who want a focused, local-first editing workflow. It is designed around RAW photo development, clean editing controls, sidecar-based project data, export history, and a growing professional editing workspace.
Local-first workflow
RAW-focused beta
Sidecar edit data
Windows desktop build
Actual desktop workflow preview
Large preview, adjustment controls, filmstrip review, metadata, and export tools in one local workspace.
What it is
Built for photographers, not clutter.
Bandit DarkRoom is for photographers who want a serious desktop workspace without forcing the entire editing process into a cloud-first system. The beta focuses on image review, RAW-oriented development, sidecar data, exports, and a clean editing surface that keeps attention on the photograph.
It is not being presented as a finished commercial suite. It is a growing beta where real-world feedback helps decide what gets refined next.
Read the full usage guide
Core beta workflow
The essentials in a disciplined desktop workspace.
The current site is designed to explain the product honestly: focused, modern, local-first, and still evolving through beta feedback.
Local-first editing
Designed around desktop control instead of pushing the workflow into a cloud service.
Sidecar-based edits
Keep edit/project data alongside the local workflow so testing is easier to inspect.
Export history
Review exported images and track output behavior during beta testing sessions.
Real photo testing
Use files with difficult light, chrome, grain, color, and shadow.
The best beta feedback comes from real image sets: high-contrast interiors, glossy paint, black shadows, bright chrome, soft focus, and mixed lighting. These are the kinds of files that expose workflow issues quickly.
Bandit beta crew
A serious tool can still have a memorable mascot.
The Bandit mascot is used as a small brand accent for beta notes, release callouts, and testing prompts. The product interface and website stay professional while the mascot gives the brand a recognizable identity.
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