Capture One vs Visual Flow

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.

Visual Flow sells downloadable Lightroom presets organized by lighting conditions rather than moods. Its packs target wedding and portrait photographers, while also covering other photography genres. The collection includes six color preset packs, a black-and-white mixer, and an AI retouching toolkit with retouching presets, dodge-and-burn brushes, skin and scene tools, subject masking, and scene enhancement. Presets are supplied as.xmp files with installation guides and are designed for Adobe Lightroom Classic, Lightroom CC on desktop and mobile, and Adobe Camera Raw. Visual Flow says its packs are developed with DVLOP and work with Impossible Things AI Editor. Purchases include free lifetime updates, and the license covers personal and commercial photography, including client deliverables, prints, and portfolios. A Modern Pack baseline preset is available to newsletter subscribers, excluding the installer and DVLOP profile. Paid options start at $35 one-time. The B&W Mixer costs $110, paid once, and the AI Retouching Toolkit costs $150, paid once.