ON1 Portrait AI
What ON1 Portrait AI is
ON1 Portrait AI is desktop software for retouching portraits on Windows and macOS. It detects faces and applies retouching according to user preferences, with separate controls for adjusting each face. Its tools include skin smoothing, blemish removal, teeth whitening, eye enhancement and face sculpting. Batch processing can handle a folder of photos for proofing, and edits can be revised later without changing the original images.
The app supports RAW files, layers and masks, and works on its own or as a plugin with Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, Photoshop Elements, Apple Photos, Affinity Photo, Capture One and PaintShop Pro. Mask AI can identify people, animals, skies, mountains, trees, water and ground to create masks. ON1 offers a one-time Portrait AI 2023.5 license for two computers, and Photo RAW MAX subscriptions that include ON1 apps in one editor. A 30-day trial is available, and purchases have a 30-day money-back guarantee. Activation and related services require an active account and high-speed internet. ON1 says photos remain private, without cloud lock-in or data mining.
Who it suits
Portrait photographers who want face-specific retouching, batch proofing and editable results may find Portrait AI a fit. It also suits people who want to use portrait tools within a supported photo editor or as a standalone desktop app.
What it does well
- Separate adjustments for each detected face
- Batch-processes folders of photos for proofing
- Revisable edits leave original photos unchanged
- Works with several named photo editors
- Supports RAW files, layers and masks
What to know first
- No free plan is offered
- No mobile app is available
- Activation requires high-speed internet and an active account
Limits
The free trial lasts 30 days, and there is no free plan. The owned Portrait AI license supports two computers; the Photo RAW MAX subscription supports three.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| ON1 Portrait AI 2023.5 License to Own | 2 computers | On request |
| ON1 Portrait AI 2023.5 License to Own | 2 computers | On request |
| ON1 Photo RAW MAX 2026 Subscription | 3 computers | On request |
| ON1 Photo RAW MAX 2026 Subscription | 3 computers | On request |
| Portrait AI 2023.5 License to Own | — | On request |
| Photo RAW MAX Subscription | /year | On request |
As on1.com lists them, read 22 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the ON1 Portrait AI website.
- Choose the Portrait AI license or Photo RAW MAX subscription.
- Use the 30-day trial if you want to try the software first.
- Install the desktop app on macOS or Windows.
- Activate it with an account and high-speed internet.
- Use it standalone or through a supported photo editor.
Verdict
Choose ON1 Portrait AI if you need desktop portrait retouching with per-face controls, batch processing and support for several photo editors. Look elsewhere if you need a mobile app or a free plan.
Questions
Is ON1 Portrait AI free?
There is no free plan, but a 30-day trial is available.
Which computers does it support?
It supports macOS 10.15.6 and above, and 64-bit Windows 10 or 11.
Can I use it with other photo editors?
Yes. It works with Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, Photoshop Elements, Apple Photos, Affinity Photo, Capture One and PaintShop Pro.
Does it support RAW photos?
Yes. It supports RAW input, along with PSD, PSB, TIFF, JPG, PNG and HEIC.
How many computers does a license cover?
The Portrait AI owned license supports use on two computers. Photo RAW MAX supports three computers.
Does it require an internet connection?
Activation and related services require high-speed internet and an active account.
Facts from ON1 Portrait AI's own pages
- Face detection
- Machine learning detects every face and applies retouching based on user preferences. · on1.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Batch editing
- Yes · on1.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Batch processing
- It can batch-process an entire folder of photos for proofing before delivery. · on1.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Company history
- ON1 says it has developed photo editing software for over 20 years and is independently based in the U.S. · on1.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 2005 · on1.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · on1.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Free trial
- The full feature set is available during a 30-day free trial. · on1.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Generative editing
- Yes · on1.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Portland, Oregon, United States · on1.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Internet requirement
- A high-speed internet connection and active account are required for activation and related services. · on1.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Layers and masks
- Yes · on1.com, 22 Sept 2026
- License pricing
- A one-time Portrait AI 2023.5 license is offered, with personalized pricing for signed-in customers. · on1.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Mask AI
- Mask AI identifies people, animals, skies, mountains, trees, water, and ground to create masks. · on1.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Mobile app
- No · on1.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Money-back guarantee
- Purchases have a 30-day money-back guarantee with a full refund if the product is not suitable. · on1.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Non-destructive edits
- Edits can be re-edited later without altering the original photo. · on1.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Per-face controls
- Each face has independent controls and adjustments for individualized enhancement. · on1.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Plugin integrations
- Portrait AI works with Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, Photoshop Elements, Apple Photos, Affinity Photo, Capture One, and PaintShop Pro. · on1.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Photo privacy
- ON1 states that photos remain private, with no cloud lock-in and no data mining. · on1.com, 28 Sept 2026
- RAW photo support
- Yes · on1.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Retouching tools
- Tools include skin smoothing, blemish removal, teeth whitening, eye enhancement, and face sculpting. · on1.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Standalone computers
- The owned license supports use as a standalone app on two computers. · on1.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Subscription option
- Photo RAW MAX provides access to every ON1 app in one editor with always-current software. · on1.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Operating systems
- The software supports macOS 10.15.6 and above and Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit only. · on1.com, 28 Sept 2026
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