Capture One is a photography software suite. It includes custom support for RAW files from over 650 cameras and tethering support (remote camera control via USB, network cable or Wifi) for over 200 cameras.[1] Originally produced by camera maker Phase One, the software department was split off into its own company, called Capture One A/S, in 2019. Both companies are majority-owned by the private equity firm Axcel.

Capture One
Developer(s)Capture One
Stable release
16.4.5 / August 29, 2024; 59 days ago (2024-08-29)
Operating systemWindows, macOS
TypeImage editing
Licenseproprietary commercial
Websitewww.captureone.com

In 2022, Capture One released its iPad app with a sub-set of features from the desktop app and Capture One Live,[2] a cloud-based collaboration platform for getting feedback in real-time. In 2023, Capture One was also released for iPhone, compatible with iOS 15 and newer[3]

Version History

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Product name initial version, release date newest version, release date Key changes, supported cameras, new features (selection)
Capture One 16.4.0, 2024-05-14[4] 16.4.5, 2024-08-29[5] Studio SKU, AI Crop, multiple viewer windows, improvements to tethering with Fujifilm and Sony, Fujifilm GFX-100S II, Fujifilm X-T50. Sony ILX-LR1, Nikon Z6 III, Leica D-Lux 8, Canon EOS R1, Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Capture One 16.3.0, 2023-10-25[6][7] 16.3.8, 2024-04-04[8] AI masking, faster browsing,[9] tethering improvements,[10] Presentation View,[11] Leica M11-P, Leica SL3, Lumix G9 II, Sony A7C II, Sony A7CR, Sony A9 III, Fujifilm X100 VI, OM System OM-1 Mark II
Capture One 23 16.0, 2022-11-08 16.2.6. 2023-11-08[12] New perpetual license model,[13] Sony A7R V, Nikon Z 8, Leica Q3, iPhone 15, Fujifilm GFX 100 II, Auto Dust Removal, Smart Adjustments
Capture One 22 15.0, 2021-12-09 15.4.3, 2022-11-22[14] Nikon Z9, Fujifilm X-T5, Leica M11, Panasonic GH6, Wifi tethering,[15] Panorama merge, HDR merge, AI Rotate
Capture One 21 14.0, 2020-12-08 14.4.1, 2021-10-21[16] Fujifilm GFX50 S II, Leica SL2, Leica SL2-S, Leica S Typ 007, Sony A1, native Apple Silicon support, Windows 11 support
Capture One 20 13.0, 2019-12-04 13.1.4, 2020-12-21[17] Leica SL2, Canon 1D X Mark III, Nikon Z 5, Sony A7S III, before/after editing comparison
Capture One 12 12.0, 2018-11-29 12.1.5, 2019-12-19[18] Phase One XT, Fujifilm GFX100, parametric masks, plug-ins, Fujifilm film simulations, Enterprise features[19]
Capture One 11 11.0, 2017-11-30 11.3.2, 2018-12-10[20] Phase One iXM, Phase One IQ4, Nikon Z7, Canon EOS R, tethering via network (IP)
Capture One 10 10.0, 2016-12-01 10.2.1, 2017-11-02[21] Cultural Heritage features,[22] Sony A9 support
Capture One 9 9.0 9.3, 2016-09-20[23] Canon 5D Mark IV

Features

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Capture One 23 language preferences

Capture One is available for macOS and Microsoft Windows. It is localized for Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Swedish.[citation needed]

Features include[24] smart adjustments, advanced color, styles and presets, high dynamic range, skin tone editing, before and after, film grain, healing and cloning tool, dehaze, layers, keystone correction, black and white conversion, ability to print directly from Capture One, and extension to iPad and iPhone with Capture Pilot,[25] noise reduction, color correction, spot removal, High Dynamic Range tools, lens tools and sharpening tools.

Run Modes

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Through different license types, different feature sets in Capture One can be configured.[26][27] On January 18, 2022, the company announced discontinuation of its Fujifilm, Nikon and Sony camera brand-specific run-modes.[28] [29] On December 12, 2023, it announced discontinuation of the Express Run Modes.[30] For Fujifilm users, the Fujifilm RAW Converter Run Mode was introduced as a replacement for Express for Fujifilm in December 2023.[31]

Run Mode Feature Set
Pro File and tethering support for all cameras
for Phase One Same as Pro, but file and tethering support only for cameras from the respective maker.
Fujifilm RAW Converter File support for cameras from the respective maker. No tethering. Across-the-board reduced feature set[32]
Studio Same as Pro, plus multiple viewer windows, more crop options, multiple compare variants.
Enterprise Same as Studio, plus features for e-commerce studios, e.g. barcode-reader support[33]
Cultural Heritage File and tethering support for Phase One cameras, plus features for reprography[34]

Timeline

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  • 2024: Introduction of Capture One Studio product.[35]
  • 2023: Capture One for iPhone is launched.[36]
  • 2022: The Capture One Live service is launched, a cloud-based option to share and review photos[37]
  • 2018: Some Capture One features are released embedded in the Phase One IQ4 digital camera back[38]
  • 2010: The Capture Pilot companion app for iOS is launched[39]
  • 2003: The independent Capture One brand was established and began supporting other camera brands
  • 2002: The Phase One H20 was launched and the older "Lightphase" back was renamed as the H5 / H10 (two versions with different capabilities). At the same time the software was renamed to Capture One.
  • 1998: Software launched as "Lightphase Capture", only camera supported was the 6mp Phase One Lightphase camera back.

References

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  30. ^ "Capture One Express Is Being Discontinued". 12 December 2023. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
  31. ^ "Fujifilm RAW Converter".
  32. ^ "Capture One Pro and Express full feature list". captureone.com. Archived from the original on 2023-09-12. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
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  34. ^ "About Capture One Cultural Heritage". Archived from the original on 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2023-09-04.
  35. ^ "Capture One 16.4.0 Release Notes". www.captureone.com. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
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  37. ^ "Capture One unveils Capture One Live, a real-time collaboration tool for Capture One Pro 22". dpreview.com. Archived from the original on 2023-04-03. Retrieved 2023-09-04.
  38. ^ Beckenbach, Lars (2018-09-02). "THE PHASE ONE IQ4 OFFERS A 151 MEGAPIXEL OPTION WITH BACKSIDE ILLUMINATION". thephoblographer.com. Archived from the original on 2023-07-09. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  39. ^ "Capture Pilot on Apple AppStore". 11 January 2022. Retrieved 2023-09-04.