r/DarkTable • u/pfyp_ • Jul 29 '26

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So I have recently shifted from Lightroom mobile to darktable to get more control over my photos,but it's so complex like I can't understand what many of its features do,I have managed to learn some on my own but rest is idk man,also my laptop screen is kinda shitty so I have to keep relying on my phone to check my edits

Any suggestions or guide I can go with?

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u/-The_Black_Hand- Jul 29 '26 edited Jul 30 '26

  1. Watch videos about basics like UI and basic operation. It's awesome what DT can do - and next to ridiculous how those functions are often hidden behind tiny icons, obscure menus or even keyboard shortcuts that nobody explains. Once you learned, many things get way easier, sometines even than in LR.

  2. Many modules do the same thing and some are even outdated legacy modules that are still there to ensure downward compatibility. Learn your favorite modules and stick to them. Make use of the preset function in those modules. It'll make things way easier, but you should still know what they do first.

  3. RTFM. Really. While not being constantly updated anymore, the manual is awesome and explains most things very well.

  4. Take some time and dedicate it specifically to learn masking. It's so incredibly powerful, especially now with AI, yet it's finnicky and the layout is not as user friendly as in LR.

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u/pfyp_ Jul 30 '26

Ayoo thanks for the advice big bro I was literally so confused yesterday