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[1]Version 7.0.0 of the digiKam photo editing and management application is out. This release adds support for a number of new raw formats, support for Apple's HEIF format, and a new mosaic plugin. The headline feature, though, appears to be completely reworked face detection: " The new code, based on recent Deep Neural Network features from the OpenCV library, uses neuronal networks with pre-learned data models dedicated for the Face Management. No learning stage is required to perform face detection and recognition. We have saved coding time, run-time speed, and a improved the success rate which reaches 97% of true positives. Another advantage is that it is able to detect non-human faces, such as those of dogs. "



[1] https://www.digikam.org/news/2020-07-19-7.0.0_release_announcement/