see also:
software | Lightroom Classic CC | OnOneRAW 2019 | Affinity Photo | Luminar 3 | Capture One Pro |
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price to buy | can't buy | yes | yes | yes | yes, Expensive; |
subscription cost | compulsory | no | no | optional | optional |
iPad version | yes but limited | no | yes very good | no? | no |
plugin for other editors | no | yes | no | yes - Luminar Flex | |
customizable user interface | no | no | no | yes | very customizable |
can send images to | Nik, OnOne, PS, etc | LR, Nik | PS plugins only | Nik, Topaz, Aurora HDR but have to manually save them somewhere | need to export to PS, etc then re-import |
ease of use | easy-mod | mod | mod-hard | easy-mod | hard |
able to read files directly without importing into a database | no | yes | yes, drag and drop | ||
library module for browsing, rating images, etc | yes | yes | no | yes, DAM, but no metadata editing | yes can choose catalogue vs sessions mode |
library image location syncs with changes to actual location | no, you must find “missing folder” | ? | N/A | yes | |
sync adjustments across multiple images | yes | yes | N/A | yes | |
batch processing multiple images | yes | ? | no, but can use macros | yes | |
presets | yes | yes | no but can create macros | yes | yes “styles”, Fujifilm film simulations |
AI selection of objects | no | yes but inaccurate | yes | can select but not AI? | |
supports layers, masks, blend modes | no | yes | yes, must apply Develop first | yes | yes, part of develop |
expand color range selection by multiple selections as per PS | no | no | no | ? | ? |
blend ranges | no | not PS style but can apply to various tones or colors | yes1) | ||
masking tools | limited | yes for each effect, luminosity mask, blend modes, color range | PS level | yes | |
frequency separation for skin smoothing | no | no | yes | no | no |
LUTS support | no | yes | yes | yes | |
LAB color workspace | no | no | yes2) | ? | ? |
HDR | yes | yes | yes 32bit workspace, excellent tone mapping3) | No | |
HDR ghosting removal | auto only | auto | auto and fast manual4) | No | |
HDR single shot 32bit toning | ? | ? | yes5) | No | |
focus stacking | no | yes | yes6) | No | |
panoramic stitching | yes | yes | yes7) | No | |
image stacking to automatically remove walking pedestrians | no | ?no | yes via File:New Stack, image align, use median8) | ||
image stacking to automatically create a crowd from pedestrians | no | ?no | yes via File:New Stack, image align, use outlier9) | No | No |
image stacking to reduce noise | no | ?no | yes via File:New Stack, image align, use mean or median10) | ||
image stacking to blend brightest parts similar to Olympus Live Composite | no | ?no | yes via File:New Stack, image align=false as you adding if fireworks, etc; use maximum11) | No | No |
XRite color calibration | yes | no | no? | ||
ICC printer profiling | yes | yes | |||
camera/lens profiles | excellent | OK “open source” | yes | yes | yes |
tethering | yes | yes | ?no | ?no | yes, initially designed for this! |
issues | takes long time to load a library; need to keep paying for subscription | can be buggy with new releases; exports can be slowish | no library/browse mode; PS-like complexity | slow to scan HDD as syncs image locations, new HDD images are automatically “imported” into folders - if you don't like this, use “albums” instead; no metadata or keywords; slower than LR; | excellent RAW conversion and color controls esp. for skin; cheaper Sony/Fuji version; Healing tool better than LR or Luminar; draw annotations for collaborations; no HDR/panorama; no history panel; no seamless plugin support - must export; NR not as good as LR; Expensive; Express version lacks basic features; |
radial filter mask options | temp, tint, exp, contrast, highlights, shadows, clarity, saturation, sharpness, noise, moire, defringe, colour, feather | ANY effect via mask options | |||
gradient filter mask options | temp, tint, exp, contrast, highlights, shadows, clarity, saturation, sharpness, noise, moire, defringe, colour, feather | ANY effect via mask options | |||
local adjustment brush options | temp, tint, exp, contrast, highlights, shadows, clarity, saturation, sharpness, noise, moire, defringe, colour, feather, flow, density | ANY effect via mask options | |||
removal tools | clone or heal, no selection tools | clone, heal, AI selection options, manual selection options | |||
liquefy distortion effects | no | yes via liquefy workspace, must choose a pixel canvas layer first!12) | |||
360deg live panning and editing | no | ?no | yes13) | no | |
automatic fill canvas blank areas inpaint after rotation/distortion correction | constrain crop only | ? | yes 14) | ||
AI filters | no | no | no | yes, many unique filters,esp. a realistic AI SunRays; Top/Bottom lighting for landscapes; Orton effect; | no |
AI auto-toning, enhancements | not AI, not as useful | ?not AI, not as useful | ?not AI | yes, human-aware Accent AI, works well even for skin; AI Editor | works well |
macros | no | ? | yes15) | ||
Open Color IO (OCIO) support | no | no | yes | ||
jpeg export presets long side pixels | yes | yes | no, must have a preset for portrait and another for landscape orientation |