Shooting RAW in the studio or on location and want precise color? Capture One Pro develops RAW photos, organizes shoots in Sessions or Catalogs, and gives detailed control over color and tone. Its workflow also supports tethered capture, with images appearing in the application as they are shot.
RAW processing and color control
The editing tools cover exposure, white balance, contrast, highlights, and shadows. The Color Editor provides targeted color adjustments, while skin-tone controls can help bring tones into line across a portrait set.
Layers and masks let adjustments apply to selected areas of an image.
Sessions and Catalogs
Capture One offers two ways to organize photographs. A Session keeps the work for a shoot together, while a Catalog maintains a searchable library of images across projects.
- Use a Session to keep a shoot's working files organized together.
- Use a Catalog to manage a larger, ongoing photo library.
Tethered capture and delivery
For studio and on-location shoots, tethered capture brings photos from a connected camera into Capture One as they are made. The photographer can inspect incoming images and continue editing within the same application.
After editing, photos can be prepared for export.
Pros
- RAW development with detailed color and tone controls
- Sessions and Catalogs for organizing photo work
- Tethered capture for connected-camera shoots
- Layers and masks for local adjustments
System requirements: Windows 10, Windows 11 · 64-bit only · Intel Core i3 (1st generation) or AMD Jaguar Family CPU · 8 GB RAM · 10 GB free disk space · SSE4.2 CPU instruction set required
Does Capture One Pro support tethered shooting?
Yes. Compatible cameras can send captures into the application for viewing during a shoot.
What is the difference between a Session and a Catalog?
A Session organizes the work for an individual shoot; a Catalog manages a broader photo library.
Can Capture One Pro edit RAW photos?
Yes. RAW photo development is a central part of its editing workflow.