darktable 5.6 brings optional AI, neural restore, AI object mask tool, and HEIF export (opens in new tab)

has been released as the latest version of this open source photography workflow application and raw developer, bringing significant advancements. The update introduces an optional artificial intelligence subsystem, allowing users to enable advanced editing features at runtime without restarting. AI models are managed in the dedicated preferences tab and downloaded from configurable repositories, streamlining setup and ongoing management. Building on these changes, a new AI object mask tool d...