Capture One

Capture One

5 Review(s)

Overview

Capture One is a reliable photo editing software known for its precise color grading and raw image processing. While it may require some time to learn at first, the tool offers excellent control, tethered shooting capabilities, and reliable performance for photographers who demand high-quality results.

Overall Rating

Based on 5 users reviews

4.6

Rating Distribution

Positive

100%

Neutral

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Starting Price
Custom

Capture One Specifications

Non-Destructive Editing

Real-Time Preview

High-Resolution Output Support

Hardware Acceleration (GPU/CPU)

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What Is Capture One?

Capture One is a robust professional photo editing software designed for photographers seeking advanced control over their images. It excels in RAW image processing, precise color grading, and tethered shooting, making it a preferred choice for studio and commercial photography. Capture One software offers powerful tools for detailed adjustments, seamless workflow integration, and high-quality output on both Windows and macOS platforms.

Capture One Pricing

The Capture One cost ranges in two packages.

For Individuals

  • Mobile: Free for iPad and iPhone users
  • Pro: $25/month
  • All in One: $36/month
  • Studio: $59/month

For Companies

  • Teams: Custom quote
  • Enterprise: Custom
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Disclaimer: The pricing is subject to change.

Capture One Integrations

Capture One does integrate with third-party apps through its plugins for various platforms, such as:

  • Glass
  • Helicon Focus
  • Peakto Search
  • JPEGmini
Watch a free Capture One demo to learn more about its integration.

Who Is Capture One For?

Capture One is ideal for: 

  • Professional Photographers
  • Digital Artists
  • Creative Agencies
  • Studio Photographers
  • Photo Editors

Is Capture One Right For You?

Capture One is an excellent choice for those seeking advanced control over photo editing, particularly with RAW files and color grading. The platform serves professionals who prioritize image quality, precision, and tethered shooting in studio environments. Capture One delivers depth and performance, making it ideal for photographers who demand more from their editing tools.

Still unsure about Capture One? Contact our support team at (661) 384-7070 for personalized guidance.

Capture One Features

Capture One offers seamless tethered capture, allowing photographers to connect their cameras and view images instantly. This feature is ideal for studio shoots and live adjustments to ensure the best output quality.

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The feature provides intuitive control over shadows, midtones, and highlights. It allows fine-tuned color grading directly within the editing workflow without requiring additional software.

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It automatically detects and selects subjects, backgrounds, or specific elements in an image to cut unrequired items out of the shots. Capture One simplifies complex selections for faster, more efficient editing.

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Capture One delivers high-quality rendering with full support for major camera brands. It preserves fine details, tonal range, and accurate colors to ensure the best results for photographers.

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With this feature, users can apply preconfigured adjustments locally with a single stroke. Such robust capabilities are valuable for tasks like skin retouching, light enhancement, or detail recovery.

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Pros And Cons of Capture One

Pros

  • Excellent color accuracy and RAW editing capabilities

  • Efficient tethered capture and support for batch processing

  • Provides a customizable workspace and local adjustments

Cons

  • Requires advanced hardware to function properly

  • Can experience performance issues with large catalogs

Capture One Reviews

Total 5 reviews

4.6

All reviews are from verified customers

Rating Distribution

5

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60%

4

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T

Tom

Photography, 1-10 employees

Less than a year

5.0
April 2025

“A great alternative to Lightroom

Pros

I like the variety of features it offers especially the photo editing tools and camera control.

Cons

The app can be a bit overwhelming at times and I personally think the pricing is on the higher side.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

7

Value for money

6

Customer Support

8

Functionality

10

D

David

Photography, 1-10 employees

More than a year

4.0
February 2025

“perfect for wedding photographers

Pros

Capture One has been my go to for bulk photo editing for about 15 years. I have returned to it time and time again after experimenting with other options. They also offer perpetual licenses.

Cons

It does not support Linux and the Windows version still has several bugs that have not been fixed despite me reporting them and trying to explain the issues.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

10

Value for money

8

Customer Support

4

Functionality

6

S

Sam

Photography, 1-10 employees

More than a year

5.0
January 2025

“Does it work but at times it falls short

Pros

It is the gold standard for studio based photography image capture. Honestly I find nothing else compares to this.

Cons

Sometimes it feels a bit exaggerated and the ongoing subscription model is something I did not like.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

9

Value for money

7

Customer Support

8

Functionality

10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Capture One provides support through an online help center, a ticket system, tutorials, community forums, and a dedicated assistant for enterprise users.

Yes, Capture One does offer a mobile app called Capture One for iPad.

Capture One supports multiple languages, including English, Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, French, German, and Italian.

Typical users of Capture One include professional photographers, digital artists, studio photographers, commercial studios, photo editors, and creative teams who require precise editing and high-quality output.

Yes, Capture One does offer an API for its users.

Capture One integrates with other photography and creative platforms as a plugin, such as Glass, Helicon Focus, Peakto Search, and JPEGmini.

The Capture One price ranges in two packages. For the Individual package, its plans include Mobile (Free + upgrades), Pro ($25/month), All-in-One ($36/month), and Studio ($59/month). For its Companies package, it has two customized plans: Teams and Enterprise. Therefore, obtain the cost estimate for a plan that best fits your requirements.