Compile the Official Release For users comfortable with compiling software, you can build digiKam from the source code of the latest official release.

You can install digiKam using a pre-compiled binary version provided by your distribution. However, the version available may not always be the latest stable release from the digiKam team.

Visit the download page of the digiKam Web site for up to date information on installing the current version of digiKam. You’ll find all previous digiKam versions in the attic.

This guide explains how to compile and install digiKam directly from the Git master repository, including the powerful 3rd-party GMicQt plugin. Follow these steps to get the latest development version up …

6 days ago · digiKam is more than just a digital asset manager; it’s a robust, open-source solution crafted to inspire and empower photographers and enthusiasts. Discover its expansive arsenal of …

When first run, digiKam will ask to download several large files from an Internet repository managed by the digiKam team. These files are the Artificial Intelligence deep-learning models used for the Face …

To download photographs from your camera to your computer, click the Download button on the main toolbar and then click Download All (or select Item ‣ Download All from the main menu).

Oct 19, 2025 · This feature provides photographers with precise information about focus accuracy and composition, directly within the digiKam interface. You need to use the ExifTool metadata backend to …

digiKam is available as a non-signed installable (Setup Program) version and as a standalone (Archive) version.

To Developers - API Documentation and Database Schema If you plan to contribute to digiKam as a developer, you may find the following resources helpful: ... ↑ Back to the Top ↑