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How do I ... in darktable 5.0?

Users new to darktable who have experience with other raw developers may have trouble figuring out how to do various tasks as a result of different names or workflows in darktable compared to their previous software. The following entries are a quick reference to help you accomplish what you want to do.

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How do I…

run darktable in ‘simple’ or ‘beginner’ mode

The large number of processing modules and many different ways of accomplishing the same goal often leaves first-time users feeling overwhelmed. You can manage this feeling by not trying to use every single option right from the beginning, but focusing on a few key controls and slowly learning the rest as you discover that you need them.