Capture One

What Capture One is

Capture One is professional photo editing software for desktop, iPad, and iPhone. Its tools cover RAW conversion, batch editing, layers, masking, face retouching, cropping, keystone correction, dust removal, and background replacement. It supports more than 550 cameras and includes tethering and camera controls. Desktop software provides advanced editing tools, while the mobile app supports editing and RAW conversion on iPad and iPhone.

Plans serve individual desktop editing, mobile use, collaboration, and high-volume production. All in One combines desktop and mobile apps with online collaboration, cloud shared settings, and priority support. Studio is designed for high-volume, client-facing production, with features including offline collaboration, multiple viewer screens, automated cropping, and automatic backup. Collaboration can take place online, offline, over a local network, or in real time; Live Share supports sessions, collections, feedback, and notifications. Capture One offers a seven-day trial without commitment, and subscriptions can be canceled anytime without fees. A one-time Pro License is available for desktop software, and subscribers for five years receive that license at no extra cost. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Who it suits

Capture One suits photographers who need RAW editing, camera tethering, masking, and other advanced desktop tools, with mobile editing available on iPad and iPhone. Its All in One and Studio plans also suit people who need collaboration or high-volume production workflows.

Limits

The trial lasts seven days. There is no free plan; a one-time Pro License is available for desktop software, and the listed facts do not give plan prices.

Getting started

1. Visit the Capture One website.
2. Choose a plan for desktop editing, mobile use, collaboration, or production.
3. Start the seven-day trial without commitment, or choose a subscription or Pro License.
4. Use the desktop software or the iPad and iPhone app, depending on the plan.
5. Cancel a subscription anytime without fees if you no longer need it.

Verdict

Choose Capture One for advanced photo editing, RAW conversion, and tethering across desktop and mobile plans. All in One adds mobile access and online collaboration, while Studio targets high-volume production. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or a platform beyond desktop, iPad, and iPhone.