Is anyone using ON1 Photo Raw, if so how are your experiences and how would you rate it?
ON1 Photo Raw
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I purchased ON1 Photo RAW 2020 earlier this year to see if I could use it to replace Lightroom Classic. The layout and adjustment sliders are pretty much the same as LRC ans I can now process RAW images in both packages and get very much the same result. One thing I am begining to use more in ON1 are the huge number of presets that quickly change the appearance of an image with a single click of the mouse. They are good as a starting point after which you can use the adjustment sliders to give the finished look that you want.
As with LRC, RAW processing is non-destructive but instead of a catalogue each image gets its own sidecar file. As ON1 doesn't use a catalogue there's no need to import image files - just point ON1 to the folder whwre the images are and they appear in the Browse screen, which looks much like the LRC Library module.
Overall I like ON1 and will probably cancel my Adobe subscription when it's due for renewal in March. There is a new version of ON1 due out this month and I have registered my interest in getting a copy.
If you have any specific questions I'm happy to help, although I'm certainly not an expert
As with LRC, RAW processing is non-destructive but instead of a catalogue each image gets its own sidecar file. As ON1 doesn't use a catalogue there's no need to import image files - just point ON1 to the folder whwre the images are and they appear in the Browse screen, which looks much like the LRC Library module.
Overall I like ON1 and will probably cancel my Adobe subscription when it's due for renewal in March. There is a new version of ON1 due out this month and I have registered my interest in getting a copy.
If you have any specific questions I'm happy to help, although I'm certainly not an expert
Can you batch title images as in Bridge??
Anyone else have experience with this program? I am not a Lightroom fan, and paying for Photoshop every month kind of irks me!
Rolf
New member
I have used On1 2020 in parallel with Lightromm cc. Looking for a replacement for Adobe. What made me interested in On1 is the library that is reminds of LRs. You do not need to import images just look up the folder where the images are. It is also possible to import and build catalog structures as in LR with keywords, etc. Its also possible to export the directory from LR to On1, may not work perfectly but you get a good start. The development module itself is ok for my needs mabe more features than LR ex. layers. It looks promising I have already ordered the next version 2021. On1 use sidecar files instead of a databas.
gbodave
Active member
There's a distinction between Lightroom Classic and Lightroom Cloudy. I've always used LrC and find it gives me excellent results.
A few weeks ago I had to use another computer that didn't have LrC installed. I tried On One and wasn't completely happy. It wasn't far off what I was used to with LrC but I didn't find it to be the real deal. With some of the adjusters I thought the overall colours of an image weren't as vibrant as I wanted. Colours produced weren't striking enough and some of the adjusters didn't have as wide a range as LrC does. I was relieved to get back to LrC.
Different strokes for different folks.
A few weeks ago I had to use another computer that didn't have LrC installed. I tried On One and wasn't completely happy. It wasn't far off what I was used to with LrC but I didn't find it to be the real deal. With some of the adjusters I thought the overall colours of an image weren't as vibrant as I wanted. Colours produced weren't striking enough and some of the adjusters didn't have as wide a range as LrC does. I was relieved to get back to LrC.
Different strokes for different folks.
My primary software applications are LrC and PS and I am very happy with both. I do use ON1 but only through LrC. I like being able to view all images, no matter which software I use, together and LrC provides me with this opportunity. I like ON1 borders and use them fairly often. I have not used the software for processing RAW images.
I am primarily a LrC/PS person, though I have On1 2020, most of the Topaz products and DxO Photolab plus the Nik Suite. I find myself working mostly in LrC as my DAM and PS with DxO PhotoLab as the place to go for Prime Noise reduction and the lens correction modules. Infrared shots I do in Nikon NX-D because it works well for proper white balance. I have just not taken to the On1 product, for reasons I cannot easily define. It seems OK but I am just more comfortable in Adobe world. The subscription fee does not bother me as it seems many of the other products are dipping theirtoes in that water too, or moving to annual "upgrades". Learn it and use what feels good to you and what suits your needs as most of the products are pretty good at what they do.
Kathy G
Well-known member
If you are looking for an alternative to LR I suggest trying some of the different raw editors that are available. Most, if not all, offer a free 30 trial. I did this 2 years ago - tried ON1, Capture One and DXO Photolab. Of the three I preferred Capture One and DXO Photolab. ON1 just didn't seem up to speed with the highlight adjustments (but that was 2 years ago and more recent versions are likely far better). I ended up purchasing DXO Photolab because it seemed easier to learn when compared to Capture One (at least for me). I am very happy with my decision. The best advice I have read on this topic of editors is that there are a number of very good editors available, try them and choose the one that works best for you.