ON1 Photo RAWvs
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Lightroom: Direct competitor for RAW processing and photo organization, but subscription-based.
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All-in-one RAW photo editor and organizer, an alternative to Lightroom and Photoshop
Overview
ON1 Photo RAW is a standalone desktop application for Mac and Windows that combines RAW processing, photo organization, layer-based editing, and masking in a single program, positioned as an alternative to using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop together. It includes AI-powered tools for noise reduction, upscaling, sky replacement, subject masking, and generative editing, along with stackable filters, presets, LUTs, and borders. It is sold primarily as a one-time purchase with no subscription required, with optional subscription-based editions and add-ons available.
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Pricing
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Photo RAW
On request
Photo RAW MAX
On request
Photo Studio
On request
Capabilities
RAW processing and organization
Combines RAW development and photo library management in one application
Layers and masking
Non-destructive layer-based editing with advanced selection and masking tools
NoNoise AI
AI-based high-ISO noise reduction that preserves image detail
Resize AI
AI super-resolution enlargement for sharper upscaled images
Super Select AI
One-click AI-powered subject and background selection
Generative editing tools
Generative Erase, Sky Swap AI, and Generative Crop & Expand for AI-assisted retouching
Presets, filters, and LUTs
Hundreds of stackable filters, presets, LUTs, textures, and borders
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No. ON1 Photo RAW is sold with 'one price covers everything, no subscription' as the default purchase model, though a subscription-based Photo Studio bundle is also offered for users who want ongoing access to all ON1 apps.
SourceIt includes Resize AI for super-resolution enlargement, NoNoise AI for noise reduction, Super Select AI for one-click selections, and generative tools such as Sky Swap AI and Generative Erase.
SourceThe standard Photo RAW purchase allows installation on two computers, the MAX edition allows three, and the Photo Studio subscription allows installation on five computers.
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