Iridient Developer for Mac
Powerful image-editing application.
$119.99
In English
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Iridient Developer overview
Iridient Developer (was RAW Developer) is a powerful image-conversion application designed specifically for macOS. Iridient Developer gives advanced photographers total control over every aspect of their digital camera's output, yet still provides easy drag-and-drop conversion convenience and access to basic adjustments for the casual user. Iridient developer supports RAW files from over 800 digital camera models.
What's new in version 5.5
- New Features:
- Support added for RAW images from the Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V (ILCE-7M5) (lossy "lightweight" RAW modes not supported yet).
- Support added for RAW images from the Panasonic Lumix DC-L10 and DC-ZS300 (TZ300).
- Support added for RAW images from the Canon EOS R6 Mark III and EOS C50.
- Support added for RAW images from the Nikon ZR (lossy High Efficiency modes not supported yet).
- Support added for RAW images from the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome.
- Support added for RAW images from the Fujifilm X-T30 III.
- Support added for RAW images from the Leica M EV1 and Q3 Monochrom.
- Improvements:
- Refined HiFi RAW demosaic processing methods, especially improved for high 40+ megapixel models with weak or no anti-aliasing filter on the sensor.
- Updated DNG color and white balance default metadata to match up with the latest Adobe DNG Converter 18.3.2 release values.
- Adobe DNG SDK libraries updated to latest version (1.7.1 build 2573, May 12, 2026).
- Deflate compression libraries updated to latest version (libdeflate 1.25).
- TIFF export libraries updated to new version (libtiff 4.7.1).
- ZLIB libraries updated to latest version (zlib 1.3.2).
- PNG export libraries updated (libpng 1.6.58).
- JPEG export libraries updated to new version (libjpeg-turbo 3.1.4.1).
- Updated to OpenEXR libraries (3.4.11).
- Updated to a more recent libraw version (2026-05-14).
- The Little CMS library, an alternate ICC color management engine, has been updated to version 2.19.1.
- Bug Fixes:
- Fixed issue with HiFi RAW demosaic processing that would produce high levels of speckle noise with Fujifilm GFX models at ISO levels above 6400.
- Fixed issue with HiFi monochrome RAW demosaic processing that could show a 1-2 pixel false color border.
- Fixed issue with automatic lens chromatic aberration correction profiles being applied when using new HiFi monochrome demosaic methods which could introduce color fringe. Lens chromatic aberration is now disabled if HiFi monochrome RAW demosaic processing is being used.
- Monochrome DNG files using JPEG XL compression, typically from Iridient Transformer applications, now load properly.
Iridient Developer for Mac
$119.99
In English
Version 5.5
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Oct 18, 2021
Version: 3.6
I just tried Iridient Developer 3 after reading good reviews. I ran some raw files from my Fuji X100v through it and immediately realized how much better this software is than literally anything else out there. I use all the adobe stuff as well as DX0. I used Capture 1 but found it clunky, overly complicated, and not very good at processing raw files. That whole deal with the little "worms" showing up on Adobe software is resolved now that resolution is higher. Cutting to the chase I bought the whole program so I can also run raw files from my Sony A7c. The one think I'd like to see is a grain option. The tonality of black and white conversion is excellent but grain would be a cherry on top. An excellent product and well worth the $100 I just dropped.
Jun 4, 2020
Version: 3.3.12
last reviews are from 2015 ?!
and I'm even not ready to try it for $100. Make it competitive to GraphicConverter, then I try.
Dec 2, 2015
Version: 3.0.7
Absolutely 5 Stars app - ID does some unique things that help image quality that you will not find elsewhere.
Examples:
- sharpening - this has multiple state of the art sharpening algorithms at your disposal that rival or exceed other leading raw converters (C1, DXO, LR, ...)
- noise reduction - works really well
- monochrome conversion - one of the few apps (besides AccuRaw Monochrome) that applies a different de-bayering algorithm specifically for monochrome (again with 2 choices of preference, including smooth tonality)
What it doesn't do (yet): Missing the powerful color wheels of C1 (to be fair, no other app does those). Missing convenience features from LR (e.g. automatic perspective correction). Missing local adjustments (= if you're using ID, you still need an image editor, e.g. Photoshop, to finalize processing all of your images to your satisfaction. With LR, arguably you could try and get by just with the raw converter).
ID doesn't try and do DAM (asset management) and I would score that as a positive. The half assed capabilities in some other tools only slow down my workflow. ID is focused and fast, I hope it stays that way.
Nov 21, 2015
Version: 3.0.6
Iridient Raw Developer got excellent image sharpener. Other than that, very high price for what this software is all about.
The CaptureOne cost $29.00 for Sony camera users and easily surpass Iridient Raw Developer with futures aimed to professional photographers.
If Iridient Raw Developer will lower price it may turn more photographers attention and interest for purchase of this IRD software.
Jun 29, 2015
Version: 3.0.3
i use it to process fuji xtrans raw, and very satisfied with the results, and developer is very responsive, believe me, I'm not a professional photographer, but i like photography and I think this app is very easy,and i can get sharp picture easily with this app.
keep your hard work... love this app
