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Monica

Cross-platform open-source image editor with AI features and RAW support

πŸ’Ž Hidden gemβ˜… 188 starsβ‘‚ 20 forksApache-2.0updated 2026-04
β–¦ visual β€” this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
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// project facts

Project facts

Monica is an open-source image project by fengzhizi715 (fengzhizi715/Monica on GitHub). It has 188 GitHub stars and 20 forks, is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 17 April 2026.

GitHub stars
188
Forks
20
License
Apache-2.0
Last updated on GitHub
17 April 2026
Category
Image
Listing
Hidden gem β€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
GitHub
// how it works

How it works

  1. Install Monica

    Get the build for your desktop OS.

  2. Open photos or RAW

    Load images, including camera RAW files.

  3. Edit and enhance

    Use classic tools plus AI features.

  4. Export

    Save finished images in your format of choice.

// features

Why people love it

RAW support

Edit camera RAW files directly.

AI features

Deep-learning assisted editing.

Cross-platform

macOS, Windows and Linux.

Modern UI

Customizable, clean interface.

OpenCV powered

Serious image-processing backbone.

Apache licensed

Commercial-friendly open source.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 β€” Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/fengzhizi715/Monica.git
    cd Monica
  2. Step 2 β€” Check the README

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

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

    Follow the project's launch command β€” 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 Monica?

It is an open-source project at fengzhizi715/Monica with 162 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.

Is Monica free for commercial use?

Apache 2.0 licensed β€” commercial use allowed with attribution.

Which OS are supported?

Cross-platform: macOS, Windows and Linux.

Does it open RAW files?

Yes β€” RAW support is a headline feature.

Is it a Photoshop replacement?

It is a photo editor with AI features β€” great for photography workflows.

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// alternatives

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Get Monica

Free and open β€” grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.