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Capture One

Professional photo editing with tethered shooting

Overview

Capture One provides professional photo editing software and collaborative tools for photographers. It enables users to edit and manage images with true-to-life color processing, support for over 600 camera and lens profiles, precise editing tools, and fast tethered shooting. The product works through an integrated workflow that supports multi-device access, allowing photographers to shoot, edit, and collaborate from anywhere and with others, all within a single ecosystem. What sets it apart is its emphasis on high image quality, detailed color accuracy, and a strong focus on collaboration and efficient workflows, backed by more than 25 years of technical expertise. The company aims to be the most efficient ecosystem of creative and collaborative tools, delivering a flexible photography workflow across multiple devices to empower its growing community of photographers worldwide.

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About Capture One

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Why Capture One is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consumer SoftwareEnterprise SoftwareDesign

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

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Headquarters

Copenhagen, Denmark

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What believers are saying

  • October 2026 added stray-hair removal, skin retouching, and redesigned color controls.
  • September 2026 expanded Canon wireless tethering and automated Assisted Review during live shoots.
  • July 2026 Hasselblad native RAW support opened medium-format workflows and future tethering revenue.

What critics are saying

  • Axcel is reportedly running a 2026 sale process, creating buyer and strategy uncertainty.
  • Adobe and camera makers can commoditize tethering and color tools faster than Capture One innovates.
  • If OEM partnerships shift away, Capture One loses its moat and becomes a niche plugin.

What makes Capture One unique

  • Capture One owns pro tethering workflows, especially Canon and Hasselblad partnerships in 2026.
  • Its color editor and session tools still outperform Lightroom for studio teams.
  • It ships desktop-grade mobile editing, reducing handoffs between iPhone, iPad, and workstation.

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Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Paid Vacation
  • Remote Work Options
  • Health Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Commuter Benefits

Company News

PetaPixel
Oct 29th, 2026
Capture One adds Stray Hair Removal and new color editing tools.

Capture One adds Stray Hair Removal and new color editing tools. Oct 29, 2026 Capture One 16.9 for desktop and 4.2 for mobile have arrived, bringing a wealth of improvements, from improved color editing and retouching tools to new camera support. The Capture One 16.9 release on desktop promises to make portrait retouching easier, more efficient, and more powerful. There are new tools for Stray Hair Removal, Skin Tone Retouching, and Body Skin Retouching. With Stray Hair Removal, portrait retouchers no longer need to remove stray hairs manually, one strand at a time; they can automate and streamline the process. As Capture One explains, not every stray hair is a mistake that needs removing, so the tool includes a slider and a protection brush that let the photographer adjust how much stray hair is removed and which hair stays untouched. "Portrait and headshot photographers kept asking us to solve this inside Capture One, instead of having to jump to another tool," says Theis Karger Philipsen, Senior Principal Software Engineer, about the development of Stray Hair Removal. "Turned out to be a genuinely fun problem to tackle." Philipsen says that the team started training the model using mannequins and wigs, and once it was up to snuff, they moved to real hair and photos of actual people. There are also new Skin Tone Retouching and Body Skin Retouching tools The team originally planned to launch it back in the spring, but at the last second decided it needed more time in the oven. "We spent the summer refining it, with professional headshot and portrait photographers alpha testing along the way. This is our first version, and the wigs are still sitting on my desk as I am waiting for feedback from our users as they start working with it," Philipsen concludes. As for Advanced Color Editor improvements, Capture One says it has developed a new Target picker and redesigned the color wheel to let users change any color to another in only a few clicks. "On set, that lets a digitech show a photographer, art director, or client how a prop, garment, or product would look in a different tone while the shoot is still running, so creative decisions happen in the moment instead of in post," Capture One explains. The new Capture One update also adds the ability to type exact RGB and HSL target values, which is useful for those who are trying to match a specific reference color in the software. A new Uniform control adds more control over how consistent a color is across a surface. "For this release we have redesigned one of our most powerful tools, used by photographers who take color seriously. We made the Advanced Color Editor more capable by adding a Target picker and a redesigned color wheel that let you move any color to any other in a few clicks," says Daniele Brazzolotto, Product Manager for the Advanced Color Editor updates. Further, Capture One has brought its Multi-User Sessions (desktop only) out of beta. With the move out of beta, it also includes a few tweaks. Collaborators can now export images and turn on Follow to track the latest image in the session. A new indicator section shows the sync status of images in a session. As for new camera support, both desktop and mobile versions can now view files from the Nikon Z5 IIC and OM System PEN. "We are building toward a future where the photographer is the author, not an algorithm. Our tools fade into the background so photographers can lead," says Capture One CEO Rafael Orta. The new Capture One 16.9 on desktop and Capture One 4.2 on mobile are available to existing users now. A free 7-day trial is available for new users. Capture One subscriptions start at $18 per month when paid annually. Image creditsCapture One Love PetaPixel? Unlock Premium Perks. Discussion

Digital Camera World
Oct 29th, 2026
"We are building toward a future where the photographer is the author, not an algorithm." Capture One releases clever desktop and mobile editing updates.

"We are building toward a future where the photographer is the author, not an algorithm." Capture One releases clever desktop and mobile editing updates. Published 3 hours ago Capture One shares thoughtful updates for portrait, editorial, fashion photographers and more enable creatives to gain more control and save time

PetaPixel
Sep 16th, 2026
Capture One brings Wireless Tethering to two more Canon cameras.

Capture One brings Wireless Tethering to two more Canon cameras. Sep 16, 2026 Capture One has announced version 16.8.6 for desktop and 4.1 for mobile, adding 2nd Gen Wireless Tethering for the Canon EOS R3 and EOS R6 Mark III. The new release also provides day-zero RAW processing support for the brand-new Canon EOS R8 Mark III. A few months ago, Capture One brought wireless tethering support to select Canon cameras, including on mobile. The first two supported cameras were the Canon EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II. Capture One promises wired speeds with a wireless workflow, providing photographers more flexibility in how they work. Today, this same flexibility and wireless tethering support come to two more popular Canon cameras, the EOS R3 and the EOS R6 Mark III. Capture One says these two models were the most requested among Capture One users when Canon wireless tethering first arrived. "The first release of 2nd Gen Wireless Tethering got a strong response from our community and Canon's. It solved something that had been treated as impossible in professional workflows, from high-stakes portrait shoots and fast-paced headshot events to high-volume e-commerce work for some of the world's biggest retailers," Mathieu Bourlion, Director of Product Management at Capture One, tells PetaPixel. "A wireless connection that holds the same speed and reliability as a wired one means photographers and teams can run either setup depending on what the shoot needs. We launched with the Canon R1 and R5 II in May 2026 and got a lot of requests to support more bodies. The response was strong enough that we prioritized bringing it to more bodies. Working with Canon, we confirmed the R3 and R6 Mark III met the specs we needed, and we're adding both to 2nd Gen Wireless Tethering today," Bourlion continues. Alongside improved 2nd Gen Wireless Tethering support, Capture One also expanded Assisted Review, the AI-powered culling tool it launched in beta in Capture One 16.8 in May. The Assisted Review tool automatically flags photos with common technical issues, including missed focus, closed eyes, or bad exposures. The idea is that with these faulty photos out of the way, photographers can focus on their best work immediately. Until today, Assisted Review could only be triggered manually, but starting today, it can run automatically on each capture while shooting tethered. This should help photographers stay ahead of schedule and focus on their best shots as they capture them. Assisted Review is still in beta and remains only available on desktop. Canon unveiled the EOS R8 Mark II last night. It's a great camera, and it's also supported in Capture One 16.8.1 and 4.1 for mobile right now. This day-one support is great for photographers who will be getting their hands on the R8 II as soon as it releases next month. Capture One 16.8.1 is available now on macOS and Windows. Capture One mobile version 4.1 is available now on iOS. Image creditsCapture One and Canon Love PetaPixel? Unlock Premium Perks. Discussion

Broken Mount
Aug 20th, 2026
Capture One Mobile 4.0 brings desktop-grade denoising and healing tools to iPhone and iPad.

Capture One Mobile 4.0 brings desktop-grade denoising and healing tools to iPhone and iPad. The August update adds Enhanced Denoise, Color Balance, Heal & Clone and Keywords to Capture One's iOS app, features that previously forced mobile shooters back to a desktop to finish an edit. Capture One has released version 4.0 of its mobile app as part of its August 2026 update, bringing four tools previously limited to the desktop software to iPhone and iPad. The release narrows the feature gap between the company's desktop and mobile apps, giving photographers more editing capabilities on the go. Enhanced Denoise is a standout addition to version 4.0. Like other noise reduction tools these days, it uses AI to reduce noise while, according to Capture One, preserving fine details. Capture One has also added Color Balance, its three-way color grading wheel that allows photographers to adjust the color balance of shadows, midtones and highlights. It gives mobile users more tonal control than what was previously available in the Capture One mobile app. Another highly requested feature is the Heal & Clone tool, which lets photographers remove distractions on mobile devices. That means retouching no longer needs to wait until you're back at the desktop. Capture One has also added Keywords support. Photographers can now tag and organize images in the field, making it easier to find the images they need. Lastly, the crop tool has been updated to follow the camera orientation when shooting tethered or copying and applying adjustments. These tools are all welcome additions to the mobile version of Capture One, which has long lagged behind the desktop in features. Its 2023 iPhone app review found the app well-suited to professionals but noted the fairly substantial toolset gaps. Thankfully, version 4.0 closes several of the most significant ones. For subscribers also using Capture One Pro on the desktop, the mobile app should function as a more credible extension of that workflow rather than a stripped-down companion. Version 16.8.5 of the desktop app also sees some small updates, including the ability to pan with the middle mouse button, support for the OM System OM-3 Astro and more. The updated versions are available now for iPhone, iPad and desktop. About the Author: Abby Ferguson holds an MFA in photography and blends a fine-art background with extensive editorial and commercial experience. She built and led an in-house imaging program for a large vacation rental company and has served as an associate editor at Popular Photography. She also teaches at a local community college and serves on its Photographic Technology Program Advisory Board, sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm for the medium. Want to stay up to date on the latest product news and releases? Add DPReview as a preferred source to ensure its independent journalism makes it to the top of your Google search results. Author: Abby Ferguson This article comes from DP Review and can be read on the original site.

The Magazine for Photographers
Jul 16th, 2026
Capture One Mobile adds fast tethering.

Capture One Mobile adds fast tethering. * 8 hours ago Capture One has brought its second-generation wireless tethering to Capture One Mobile, giving Canon EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II users the ability to transfer RAW files wirelessly at speeds the company says are comparable to a wired connection. The feature first arrived on the desktop version of Capture One in late May, and after lots of requests from photographers, it is now available on mobile as part of Capture One Mobile 3.4.0. According to Capture One, a huge drawback of wireless tethering has always been the delay between taking a photo and seeing it on screen, with transfers often taking 20 seconds or more. The new system tries to solve that by displaying an editable RAW preview in under a second, allowing you to start reviewing and editing immediately while the full-resolution file continues transferring in the background. Once the transfer finishes, any edits made to the preview are automatically applied to the original file. The feature works over a standard local Wi-Fi network, without using Bluetooth or cloud services, and automatically reconnects if the connection drops so the workflow can continue without losing photos. Second-generation wireless tethering is available now in Capture One Mobile 3.4.0 for the Canon EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II, and is included for all current Capture One subscribers as well as users with a perpetual Version 16.8 license or later.

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