ON1 Photo RAW for Mac
Fast RAW processor, photo editor, and plug-in collection (was ON1 Photo).
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ON1 Photo RAW overview
ON1 Photo RAW (was ON1 Photo) is the lightning fast raw processor, photo editor, and plug-in collection all in one app photographers have been asking for. Unlike the current class of raw-based photo editors requiring catalogs, bouncing between apps for editing, and a subscription ecosystem, ON1 Photo RAW features a new, modern raw processing engine, tuned for today's sensors and graphics chips. Combined with our current set of tools, the next generation of ON1 Photo 10, will continue to work where you want, as a standalone app, a plug-in for Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, or a host app for other editing apps.
Photo RAW is a must have plug-in for Lightroom and Photoshop. At the heart lies Develop and Effects which include everything you could possibly need for creating any look you want. The hundreds of filters and presets are stackable, allowing for endless creativity. You don't need 10 different plug-ins when you can do it all with one. It's one of the best collections of filters for stacking and creating your own signature looks along with the perfect tools for selectively applying effects, local adjustments, adjustable gradients, adjustment brushes, masking, and retouching.
- Adjustable Gradient
- Adjustment Brush
- Antique
- Black and White
- Bleach Bypass
- Blur
- Borders
- Color Enhancer
- Cross Process
- Dynamic Contrast
- Glow
- Grunge
- HDR Look
- Lens Blur
- Lens Flare
- Noise Reduction
- Photo Filter
- Portrait Enhancer
- Sharpening
- Split Tone
- Sunshine
- Texturizer
- Tone Enhancer
- Vignette
- Vintage
What's new in version 20.5.0
This is a maintenance update for Photo RAW 2026. It corrects defects and adds support for three new cameras. It is recommended for all users.
AI Inference Engine Enhancements
Windows users will experience significant performance gains with the overhauled AI Inference Engine. By leveraging vendor-specific hardware capabilities, this update provides a substantial boost on compatible hardware. We expect continued progress as manufacturers release and refine their execution providers.
Rendering Engine Enhancements
We have modernized our graphics rendering engine to utilize the most recent platform-specific GPU technologies. You will notice faster performance when working with complex stacks and numerous masks. This foundational shift also allows for better optimization across different GPU manufacturers while increasing overall stability.
Start-Up & Shut Down Improvements
The start-up process has been redesigned for a faster, more streamlined experience. We have also optimized shut down to be more consistent and predictable.
Component Manager Enhancements
Modern applications rely on frequently updated assets like AI models, camera profiles, and presets. Our improved component manager now handles these updates more reliably and seamlessly in the background, ensuring you stay current without manual intervention.
Mobile Sent-to Support
The mobile app now supports direct sending from Apple Photos, Google Photos, and other integrated apps. This allows for faster importing and editing on the go. Please note that mobile updates may take several days to appear in app stores following the desktop release of Photo RAW 2026.5.
Added Support for the Following Cameras
- Sony a7R VI (High Quality compression not currently supported)
- Sony RX10 V
- Leica SL3-P
Improved Lens Profile Support
Added or improved lens profiles for the following:
- LZOS Industar-61 L/Z MC 50mm f/2.8
- OM Digital Solutions OM 12-45mm F4.0
- Sony E 15mm F1.4 G
- Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM
ON1 Photo RAW for Mac
$47.99
In English
Version 20.5.0
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Sep 8, 2021
Version: 15.5.1
I bought ON1 2020 in April 2021, and I would have to par for an upgrade after 6 months!!!
Jun 16, 2020
Version: 14.1.1
Tried once more today (as I already did two years ago) migrating my Lightroom catalogue to ON1 and once more it miserably failed
Let's wait and see in a couple more years :p
Feb 15, 2019
Version: 13.1.0
I purchase the app as a replacement for Lightroom Classic. It does mostly everything I currently do in Lightroom and there is very little I'd miss.
The app is responsive and offers a number of advanced features, so it would have been a home run for someone like me who desperately wanted to switch away from the subscription model Adobe enforces nowadays, BUT the migration process from Lightroom to ON1 Photo RAW is still buggy. It's been months that I reported the problem(s) and there is no solution in sight. They released a new version that was supposed to correct everything since I originally purchased the app, then point-releases, and still I can't migrate my libraries.
I understand that bug happen, but when they do, you need to better communicate.
The one thing I REALLY don't appreciate is that If you want to have access to their beta releases you have to purchase a premium subscription. Having to pay to have the privilege of using a beta, buggy and unpolished version of the app and report to them the various glitches and problems of their builds doesn't sound right to me.
It's been over 6 months that I've purchased the app and still I can't use it because I can't properly migrate my pictures (which is the one big thing they advertise for their app).
So for the app itself, if you don't have to migrate your libraries, I'd give it a good 4-4.5 stars, but because I essentially can't use it because of all these issues, I'll lower it to maybe two :-(
Dec 15, 2018
Version: 13.0.0
Given how long ON1 has been making Photoshop plugins, I expect this will be an excellent app. The feature list is comprehensive. The price is competitive, depending on how much they will charge for updates. Still, Affinity Photo is less expensive. I haven't seen a feature comparison, however, so I don't know what the difference in price means in terms of capabilities. If ON1 really wants to sell this, they should show how it stacks up against Lightroom, Photoshop and Affinity Photo. Then again, we may have to wait for a third party to do the job honestly.
Still, they offer a free trial so hopefully some people with the time and interest to test this will let us know what they think. Sadly, I no longer have that kind of energy.