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Corel AfterShot Pro
What Corel AfterShot Pro is
Corel AfterShot Pro 3 is RAW photo-editing software for sorting, organizing, editing, and outputting photos on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Its non-destructive editing lets you create multiple image versions while preserving the original file. You can work with photos in existing folders without importing them into a catalog, or use catalogs for asset management. Presets and batch controls can be applied to one photo or thousands, and bulk renaming and resizing are supported. The Blemish Remover has circle, brush, polygon, and freehand tools for correcting imperfections. Text and graphic watermarks can be applied to individual images or batches, with controls for size, rotation, position, and transparency. Supported formats include JPG, TIFF, and RAW files from leading camera manufacturers; JPG and TIFF are listed as output formats. AfterShot Pro can export TIFF images to PaintShop Pro, Photoshop, or another external editor. A Plugin Manager helps find and install plugins, and the maker provides an API and SDK for plugin creation. Camera profiles can be downloaded from within the software on Windows and Mac. The software is 64-bit only. A perpetual license is listed for $79.99 USD as a one-time payment, and a 30-day trial is available.
Who it suits
AfterShot Pro suits photographers who want to organize and edit RAW photos across Windows, macOS, or Linux, including those who prefer working directly in existing folders. Its preset-based batch tools and watermark controls also suit workflows involving large photo collections.
What it does well
- Non-destructive editing preserves original image files.
- Batch controls and presets can process one photo or thousands.
- Works with existing folders or optional catalogs.
- Includes retouching and flexible watermark controls.
- Supports JPG, TIFF, and RAW formats.
What to know first
- No free plan is available.
- The software is 64-bit only.
- Camera profile downloads are available only on Windows and Mac.
- Some third-party plugins may be unavailable.
Limits
There is no free plan; the listed perpetual license costs $79.99 USD as a one-time payment. The 30-day trial is available.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| AfterShot Pro 3 | Buy once; no subsequent-year charge shown · Perpetual license · Download delivery · Windows, Mac, and Linux support | $79.99 a month |
| Corel AfterShot Pro 3 | Perpetual license; the page says “$79.99” and describes the purchase as a one-time payment. · Download · Windows, Mac, Linux | $79.99, paid once |
As aftershotpro.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://www.aftershotpro.com/en/.
- Download the 30-day trial or purchase the perpetual license.
- Install the 64-bit software for Windows, macOS, or Linux.
- Open photos from existing folders or use catalogs for asset management.
- Use presets and batch controls to edit photos, then output JPG or TIFF.
Verdict
Pick AfterShot Pro 3 if you want non-destructive RAW editing, folder-based photo access, and batch processing across Windows, Mac, or Linux. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or camera profile downloads on Linux.
Questions
How much does AfterShot Pro 3 cost?
The listed perpetual license is $79.99 USD as a one-time payment.
Is there a free plan or trial?
There is no free plan. A 30-day trial is listed.
Which platforms does it support?
It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Can it edit RAW photos?
Yes. It is RAW photo-editing software and supports RAW formats from leading camera manufacturers.
Can I use camera profiles on Linux?
Camera profiles can be downloaded from within the software on Windows and Mac only.
Can I add plugins?
AfterShot Pro has a Plugin Manager for finding and installing plugins. Its maker also provides an API and SDK for creating plugins, though some third-party plugins may not be available because the software is 64-bit only.
Facts from Corel AfterShot Pro's own pages
- Batch processing
- Batch-processing controls and presets can be applied to one or thousands of photos. · aftershotpro.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Camera profiles
- The maker says users can download modular camera profiles from within AfterShot Pro 3; this feature is available on Windows and Mac only. · aftershotpro.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Editing
- The product supports non-destructive editing and lets users make multiple versions of an image without changing the original file. · aftershotpro.com, 2 Oct 2026
- External editors
- AfterShot Pro can export images as TIFF to PaintShop Pro, Photoshop, or another external editor for further editing. · aftershotpro.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Formats
- The listed supported image formats include JPG, TIFF, and RAW formats from leading camera manufacturers. · aftershotpro.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- No · aftershotpro.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · aftershotpro.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Photo management
- Users can access photos in existing folders without importing them into a catalog, and can optionally use catalogs for asset management. · aftershotpro.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Plugin limitation
- The plugin page says that some third-party plugins may not be available because AfterShot Pro 3 is 64-bit only. · aftershotpro.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Plugins
- The product has a Plugin Manager for finding and installing plugins, and the maker says users can create plugins using its plugin API and SDK. · aftershotpro.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- AfterShot Pro 3 is RAW photo-editing software for sorting, organizing, editing, and outputting photos. · aftershotpro.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Requirements
- AfterShot Pro 3 is 64-bit only, and the product page lists Windows, Macintosh, and Linux system requirements. · aftershotpro.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Retouching
- The Blemish Remover includes circle, brush, polygon, and freehand tools for removing imperfections. · aftershotpro.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker provides a user guide, web-based help, video tutorials, and a Corel Knowledgebase FAQ. · aftershotpro.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Trial
- The maker's download page links to a trial download but does not state the trial duration in the opened page. · aftershotpro.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Watermarking
- Watermarks can include text and graphics and can be applied to individual photos or batches with controls for size, rotation, position, and transparency. · aftershotpro.com, 2 Oct 2026
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