Where Does RawTherapee Store Config and Profiles?
RawTherapee config and processing profiles folders on Windows, macOS and Linux.
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RawTherapee keeps options and cache in a per-user config folder, while edit profiles live as .pp3 sidecars or in a central profiles directory per your settings.
Sidecar placement is configurable, so check preferences before assuming where edits went. The config folder itself is stable per OS.
Where RawTherapee stores this, by platform
%LOCALAPPDATA%\RawTherapee
Holds options file, cache and profiles depending on configuration. Check Preferences for sidecar placement. Close RawTherapee before copying.
~/.config/RawTherapee
Same role. Exact subfolder naming can vary between RawTherapee versions.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up RawTherapee edits?
Processing profiles (.pp3) sit next to your RAWs or in the profiles folder depending on settings. Copy both the config folder and your pp3 files for a complete migration.
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