PhotoMonk

About PhotoMonk

The Free Alternative to Lightroom
Built by photographers, for photographers

100% Free ForeverNo SubscriptionOpen Source
Our Mission

Democratizing Professional Photo Editing

We believe every photographer—from hobbyists to professionals—deserves access to powerful editing tools without the burden of expensive subscriptions. PhotoMonk brings Lightroom-quality RAW processing, professional presets, and advanced editing capabilities to your browser, completely free.

Professional Quality

Lightroom-level RAW processing and editing tools

Completely Free

No subscriptions, no credit cards, no hidden fees

Web-Based

Works on any device, no installation required

Bastin Robin

Bastin Robin

Creator & Lead Developer

Full-stack developer passionate about creating professional photo editing tools. Specialized in React, Next.js, and image processing technologies.

ReactNext.jsTypeScriptImage ProcessingUI/UX
Akhil.U.S

Akhil.U.S

Contributor & Designer

Created the logo, UI/UX for the complete app. Passionate about creating beautiful and functional user interfaces.

FigmaUI DesignUX DesignBranding

Built With

Next.js

React

TypeScript

Tailwind CSS

Canvas API

WebGL

RAW Processing

Lucide Icons

Why Choose PhotoMonk?

We're building the photo editor photographers actually want—powerful, accessible, and free.

Save $120/Year

PhotoMonk is completely free, while Adobe Lightroom costs $9.99/month. That's $120 saved every year.

Full RAW Support

Process RAW files from Canon, Nikon, Sony, and more. Extract embedded previews and apply professional adjustments.

30+ Professional Presets

Lightroom-style presets for portraits, landscapes, studio, and creative looks. One-click professional results.

No Sign-Up Required

Start editing immediately. No account creation, no email verification, no credit card required.

Privacy First

All processing happens in your browser. Your photos never leave your device. Complete privacy and security.

Always Improving

Regular updates with new features, presets, and improvements based on photographer feedback.

Help Us Improve

PhotoMonk is built for photographers, by photographers. We're always looking for feedback, feature requests, and suggestions to make PhotoMonk the best free photo editor available.

Whether you're a professional photographer, hobbyist, developer, or designer—your input helps shape the future of PhotoMonk.