Capture One AlternativesImage & Raw Photo Editors like Capture One

Apps similar to Capture One include darktable, which is free and open source. Other options are RapidRAW, digiKam, RawTherapee and Adobe Lightroom. You're spoiled for choice with Photo Editors like Capture One: we list more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, the web and iPhone.

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  1. darktable icon
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    Open source non-destructive RAW editor and virtual darkroom with zoomable lighttable, database-driven organization, HDR and EXR support, floating-point workflow, batch exporting, and advanced editing for photography and scientific imaging across platforms.

    85 darktable alternatives

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  2. RapidRAW icon
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    GPU-accelerated RAW photo editor for Windows, macOS, and Linux featuring non-destructive workflow, AI-driven masking tools, 32-bit precision, advanced color grading, tonal controls, batch operations, preset system, customizable interface, and comprehensive export options.

    63 RapidRAW alternatives

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    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  3. digiKam icon
     368 likes

    digiKam is an advanced digital photo management tool that simplifies importing and organizing photos into albums. It supports various formats including RAW, features tagging, metadata management, duplicate finder, photo editing, sharing, GPS data handling, and has cross-platform compatibility.

    139 digiKam alternatives

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    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Qt
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  4. RawTherapee icon
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    Raw photo processing software with advanced control over demosaicing. Ideal for newcomers, semi-professionals, and professionals. Supports HDR DNGs, JPGs, and TIFFs, with in-house enhancements for some camera models. Open-source, lacks digital asset management.

    72 RawTherapee alternatives

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    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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  5. Adobe Lightroom icon
     478 likes

    Maximize your photo editing and organizing abilities across platforms with non-destructive editing in high resolution and 1 TB of cloud storage. Harness simple tools like sliders to achieve your ideal image and automatically apply tags. Access and utilize Lightroom on mobile, web, or desktop.

    147 Adobe Lightroom alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  6. Luminar Neo icon
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    Advanced RAW photo editing software equipped with AI-driven features like GenErase, GenExpand, and GenSwap. Enhances portraits and landscapes using Sky AI and Atmosphere AI. Compatible with Adobe and Apple products, supports multiple formats, and offers panorama stitching, noise reduction, and more.

    115 Luminar Neo alternatives

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    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Apple Photos
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • visionOS
    • Adobe Lightroom
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  7. Offers organization, viewing, and editing tools for digital images, supports over 700 RAW formats, enables metadata embedding and syncing, dynamic category and keyword filters, workflow optimizations, non-destructive edits, detailed image preview, and sharing options.

    196 ACDSee Photo Studio alternatives

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  8. Shotwell icon
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    Shotwell is an open source photo organizer designed for the GNOME desktop environment.

    115 Shotwell alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  9. Desktop photo editing software optimized with advanced controls for enhancing and organizing photos. Features include new masking tools, Content-Aware Remove for unwanted objects, Adaptive Presets, denoise and Generative Remove, all part of Adobe's Photography plan.

    69 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic alternatives

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  10. Adobe Elements icon
     84 likes

    Comprehensive photo editing tool with AI-powered automation and easy step-by-step guidance. It includes unique creation tools, layer support, facial recognition, and organizes your photos seamlessly. Available as a one-time purchase, no subscription required, with cloud sync for flexibility.

    164 Adobe Elements alternatives

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    • Online
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  11. Corel's tool provides comprehensive photo editing and design features including enhanced layers, precise tools, RAW editing, and organization capabilities such as keyword tags, auto sorting, and facial recognition, making it ideal for both novices and professionals in various projects.

    167 Corel PaintShop Pro alternatives

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    • Windows
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  12. DxO PhotoLab icon
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    Conversion software for Mac and PC that automatically corrects optical flaws, extends dynamic range, and seamlessly removes digital noise from images.

    38 DxO PhotoLab alternatives

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