Capture One vs The Luxe Lens

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.

The Luxe Lens sells digital presets, actions, overlays, and LUTs for photo and video editing. Its catalog includes Lightroom presets, Photoshop actions and overlays, Capture One styles, and color-grading LUTs, with compatibility depending on the product. AI Adaptive presets apply localized changes to people, skies, backgrounds, and details. The company describes its natural retouching as polishing skin while keeping its texture and character.

Desktop presets support Lightroom Classic, Lightroom, and Photoshop on Mac and Windows, subject to product-specific version requirements. XMP presets can be imported into Lightroom Mobile on iOS and Android; AI Adaptive and Effects presets require the paid Premium app. Photoshop actions are desktop-only, while overlays do not work in Lightroom or Lightroom Mobile. Video LUTs use .CUBE format for compatible editors and apps. Purchases are digital downloads, and the company offers installation instructions and one-to-one support for preset issues. Luxe Lens says it was started by photographers in 2016. Pricing is paid, from $35; there is no free plan or free trial.