Capture One AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Image Editors

The best Image Editor alternative to Capture One is darktable, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Capture One and many of them are Image Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Image Editor alternatives to Capture One are RapidRAW, digiKam, RawTherapee and Adobe Lightroom.

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  1. darktable icon

    darktable

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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.

    69 darktable alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
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    Darktable is the only RAW editor I use. I have tried Rawtherapee but I think D.T. is better. Besides, there is a long learning curve with both and I am more familiar with D.T.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks darktable is a great Capture One alternative.

    • darktable is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Capture One.

    • darktable is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Capture One.

    • darktable is Free and Open SourceCapture One is Paid and Proprietary
    • darktable is Privacy focusedCapture One is not according to our users
  4. digiKam icon

    digiKam

     348 likes
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    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.

    102 digiKam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Qt
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    it is a digital photo management application, not a RAW converter

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think digiKam is a great Capture One alternative, some don't.

    • digiKam is Free and Open SourceCapture One is Paid and Proprietary
    • digiKam is Privacy focusedCapture One is not according to our users
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    Digital photography software with ultra-fast RAW processing, non-destructive editing, seamless Photoshop workflow, batch processing, HDR features, and customizable workspaces for creative efficiency.

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  6. RawTherapee icon

    RawTherapee

     231 likes
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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.

    58 RawTherapee alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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    Adobe Lightroom

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    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.

    124 Adobe Lightroom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Most users think Adobe Lightroom is a great Capture One alternative.

    • Adobe Lightroom is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Capture One.

    • Adobe Lightroom is the most popular commercial alternative to Capture One.

    • Adobe Lightroom is Paid and ProprietaryCapture One is also Paid and Proprietary
  8. Luminar Neo icon

    Luminar Neo

     81 likes
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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.

    84 Luminar Neo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Apple Photos
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • visionOS
    • Adobe Lightroom
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  10. ACDSee Photo Studio icon

    ACDSee Photo Studio

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    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.

    169 ACDSee Photo Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. Corel PaintShop Pro icon

    Corel PaintShop Pro

     107 likes
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    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.

    157 Corel PaintShop Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  12. Adobe Elements icon

    Adobe Elements

     83 likes
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    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.

    147 Adobe Elements alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Capture One does a lot of album management, whereas Photoshop Elements is only useful for making edits -- which is only one part of what Capture One does

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Adobe Elements is Paid and ProprietaryCapture One is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic

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    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.

    47 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  15. Corel AfterShot Pro icon

    Corel AfterShot Pro

     30 likes
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    Digital photography software with ultra-fast RAW processing, non-destructive editing, seamless Photoshop workflow, batch processing, HDR features, and customizable workspaces for creative efficiency.

    65 Corel AfterShot Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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