ImBatch vs ON1 Photo RAW

ImBatch is a Windows image-processing tool for applying complex task sequences to hundreds of images. Users build reusable projects, reorder tasks, and enable or disable individual steps. Watched folders can automatically process new images with a saved build. A Preview Pane shows the expected result before processing, and builds can be added to Windows Explorer for right-click use. Silent command-line operation can load task files and images, run processing, then close. The software supports formats including BMP, TIFF, GIF, JPEG, PNG and J2K, with DCRaw, ImageMagick and JBig plug-ins. It also lists RAW processing, bulk renaming, bulk resizing, FTP upload and output formats such as WebP. Downloads support Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11 in 32-bit and 64-bit versions. Free personal use costs nothing; paid licenses start at 39.95 USD once.

ON1 Photo RAW is paid desktop software for photographers who want RAW processing, editing, organization and export in one application. It supports batch editing, layers, masking, AI retouching and cloud sync, and browses files where they are stored while providing tags, albums, stacking and AI keywording. Built-in AI tools include NoNoise AI, Resize AI, Generative Erase, Sky Swap AI, Restore AI and Brilliance AI. Super Select AI, subject and background masks and AI depth masks target specific areas. Optional connections are listed for Photoshop CC, Photoshop Elements, Lightroom Classic, Apple Photos and Affinity Photo; MAX adds Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom plugins. Restore AI uses cloud processing, and ON1 says submitted photos are not used to train models. The standard edition installs on two computers, MAX on three, and subscriptions on up to five, depending on plan. A 30-day trial is available, with no free plan.