Capture One vs REFINED Co

Capture One is professional photo editing software for desktop, iPad and iPhone. It supports RAW files from more than 550 cameras and provides RAW conversion, tethering, layers, masking, batch editing and other editing controls. Tools include face retouching, cropping, keystone correction, dust removal and background replacement. Plans cover individual desktop work, mobile editing, collaboration and high-volume production. Collaboration can operate online, offline, over a local network or in real time; Live Share supports sessions, collections, feedback and notifications. Studio adds collaboration, automation, asset management, multiple viewer screens, automated cropping and automatic backup. All in One combines desktop and mobile apps with online collaboration, cloud shared settings and priority support. A one-time Pro License is available for desktop software, and subscribers for five years receive it at no extra cost. A seven-day trial requires no commitment, and subscriptions can be canceled anytime without fees. Capture One was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Copenhagen.

REFINED Co sells professional Lightroom presets and AI profiles for photographers. Collections target commercial, interiors, lifestyle, and wedding work, with mobile presets for the Lightroom Mobile App. The AI Tool Box provides 50 one-click masking presets for portraits, skies, backgrounds, and creative finishes, with adjustable intensity sliders. It supports Adobe Lightroom Classic and CC 17.1 and later, plus Adobe Camera RAW. REFINED II, offered with Imagen AI, applies the maker’s look across a gallery; its Lightroom preset is separate and must be bought independently. Lightroom and Capture One products require separate builds and updates and are sold separately. Support resources are available 24/7, while email support promises replies within 24 hours Monday through Friday. Tutorials, downloadable guides, and community editing tips are also offered. Products are downloads for Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows users. Listed prices are 55.00 USD once and 125.00 USD once.