Open source editing projects
Every project in the registry tagged editing, ranked by real GitHub adoption.
A beautiful, non-destructive, and GPU-accelerated RAW image editor built with performance in mind.
A JavaScript library for web-based content editing.
Booktype is a free, open source platform that produces beautiful, engaging books formatted for print, Amazon, iBooks and almost any ereader within minutes.
Frequently asked questions
How many open source editing projects are there?
This registry tracks 3 projects tagged editing, with 13,810 GitHub stars between them. The most-adopted is RapidRAW at 10,115 stars.
Are these editing projects free to use?
Yes — 3 of the 3 carry an explicit open-source licence across 2 distinct licences, so there is no licence fee. Where a project also sells a hosted or enterprise version, the self-hosted path remains free.
Which editing project should I choose?
The list above is ranked by GitHub stars, but stars measure attention rather than fit. Check three things on each card: the licence (permissive versus copyleft), the language it is written in, and the last-push date — a high-star project that has not been pushed in a year is a liability.
Are these editing projects still maintained?
1 of the 3 were pushed in the last 90 days, and every card shows its exact last-push date so you can see the rest. Sort your shortlist by that date before committing to a migration.