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// image ยท hety0211/lumen-raw

lumen-raw

Open-source multi-brand RAW photo editor with AI enhancement and smart masks

๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden gemโ˜… 42 starsโ‘‚ 0 forksMITupdated 2026-10
โ–ฆ visual โ€” this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts

Project facts

lumen-raw is an open-source image project by hety0211 (hety0211/lumen-raw on GitHub). It has 42 GitHub stars and 0 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 4 October 2026.

GitHub stars
42
Forks
0
License
MIT
Last updated on GitHub
4 October 2026
Category
Image
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Hidden gem โ€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
GitHub
// how it works

How it works

  1. Install the app

    Follow the README's Python/PySide6 setup.

  2. Open RAW files

    Load shots from your camera brand.

  3. Grade and enhance

    Color grade, apply AI enhancement, mask smartly.

  4. Merge and export

    Combine photos like HDR or panorama, then save.

// features

Why people love it

Multi-brand RAW

Works with many camera makers.

Color grading

Full grading controls.

AI enhancement

ONNX-powered photo improvements.

Smart masks

AI-assisted selections.

Photo merging

HDR and panorama merging.

PySide6 desktop

Native-feeling Python app.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 โ€” Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/hety0211/lumen-raw.git
    cd lumen-raw
  2. Step 2 โ€” Check the README

    Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.

    cat README.md | head -60
  3. Step 3 โ€” Run it

    Follow the project's launch command โ€” Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.

    # see README for the exact launch command
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Who maintains lumen-raw?

It is an open-source project at hety0211/lumen-raw with 162 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.

Is lumen-raw free for commercial use?

MIT licensed โ€” commercial use allowed with attribution.

Which cameras are supported?

It aims at multi-brand RAW โ€” check the README for the list.

Do I need a GPU?

ONNX AI features benefit from one; basic editing runs on CPU.

Can it replace Lightroom?

For RAW editing and grading it aims to cover the core workflow.

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