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Iridient Developer for Mac

Powerful image-editing application.

$119.99
In English
Version 5.6
4.4
Based on 21 user rates

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 5.6

  • New Features:
    • All new "Legato" monochrome RAW process which gives a smoother look with reduced digital artifacts and lower noise while still retaining high levels of fine detail. This process also works very well with monochrome modified camera sensors.
    • All new "None" RAW process option specifically for use with monochrome modified camera sensors to simply pass through the original sensor color filter array image (CFA) without modification.
    • All new "NonePlus" RAW process option specifically for use with monochrome modified camera sensors to very minimally process the RAW sensor data.
    • Support added for Sony's new lossy "lightweight" RAW compression.
    • Support added for RAW images from the Sony RX10 V.
    • Support added for RAW images from the Canon EOS R8 Mark II.
    • Support added for RAW images from the Nikon Z5 IIC (lossy High Efficiency modes not supported yet).
    • Support added for RAW images from the OM Digital PEN.
    • Support added for RAW images from the Leica SL3-P.
    • Support added for RAW images from the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max.
  • Improvements:
    • Updated DNG color and white balance default metadata to match up with the latest Adobe DNG Converter 18.6 release values.
    • Adobe DNG SDK libraries updated to latest version (1.7.1 Build 2724, September 8, 2026).
    • TIFF export libraries updated to new version (libtiff 4.7.2).
    • JPEG export libraries updated to new version (libjpeg-turbo 3.2.0).
    • Updated to OpenEXR libraries (3.4.13).
    • Updated to a more recent libraw version (2026-09-08).
  • Bug Fixes:
    • Fixed issue with loading some very old Nikon models including the D100.
    • Fixed issue with support for the 's' variant of the Olympus E-M10 Mark IIIs.

Iridient Developer for Mac

$119.99
In English
Version 5.6
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4.4

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jmmsevigny
jmmsevigny
Oct 18, 2021
3.6
0.0
Oct 18, 2021
0.0
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.
zlazkow
zlazkow
Jun 4, 2020
3.3.12
0.0
Jun 4, 2020
0.0
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.
mzbe
mzbe
Dec 2, 2015
3.0.7
5.0
Dec 2, 2015
5.0
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.
Amazon
Amazon
Nov 21, 2015
3.0.6
2.5
Nov 21, 2015
2.5
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.
Alvin-H
Alvin-H
Jun 29, 2015
3.0.3
5.0
Jun 29, 2015
5.0
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
Ervins Strauhmanis
Ervins Strauhmanis
Nov 9, 2018
4.5
Nov 9, 2018
4.5
Version: null
mzbe
mzbe
Dec 2, 2015
5.0
Dec 2, 2015
5.0
Version: null
Amazon
Amazon
Nov 21, 2015
2.5
Nov 21, 2015
2.5
Version: null
Alvin-H
Alvin-H
Jun 29, 2015
5.0
Jun 29, 2015
5.0
Version: null
abubassam
abubassam
Mar 12, 2014
3.0
Mar 12, 2014
3.0
Version: null
Andrew-D-Rodney
Andrew-D-Rodney
Feb 27, 2013
4.5
Feb 27, 2013
4.5
Version: null
Drdul
Drdul
Feb 11, 2013
4.0
Feb 11, 2013
4.0
Version: null
Tommy-Gun
Tommy-Gun
Jun 9, 2012
5.0
Jun 9, 2012
5.0
Version: null
Liam-
Liam-
Sep 10, 2011
5.0
Sep 10, 2011
5.0
Version: null
Pintofguinness
Pintofguinness
Apr 13, 2011
3.5
Apr 13, 2011
3.5
Version: null
Andfx
Andfx
Mar 1, 2011
5.0
Mar 1, 2011
5.0
Version: null
Tybeck
Tybeck
Nov 29, 2009
5.0
Nov 29, 2009
5.0
Version: null
Jan13
Jan13
Oct 10, 2009
5.0
Oct 10, 2009
5.0
Version: null
Rpphoto
Rpphoto
Jul 5, 2009
5.0
Jul 5, 2009
5.0
Version: null
Beige
Beige
Jan 3, 2008
5.0
Jan 3, 2008
5.0
Version: null
Bumbleb
Bumbleb
Dec 22, 2007
4.0
Dec 22, 2007
4.0
Version: null
Fromage-Head
Fromage-Head
Jul 30, 2007
4.0
Jul 30, 2007
4.0
Version: null
Abraham-Irawan
Abraham-Irawan
Jan 9, 2007
5.0
Jan 9, 2007
5.0
Version: null
Yunfat
Yunfat
May 18, 2006
5.0
May 18, 2006
5.0
Version: null
Pixeljunkey
Pixeljunkey
Dec 9, 2005
3.3
Dec 9, 2005
3.3
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Sep 10, 2005
4.3
Sep 10, 2005
4.3
Version: null