ON1 have released Photo RAW 2018 and if you would like to download a trial version, here is the link:
If you click on the image it will take you to where you can download the software. I am going to do a video about using it this week sometime, and when I do I will make sure to do a blog post about it.
My first impressions are that it is relatively easy to use. If you want some special effects then it is a great program for that. It comes with a lot of presets so you can try them, change aspects if you want. For people who want to create interesting images, but don’t want to learn how to use something like Photoshop then it is fantastic.
Of course, the biggest benefit to most is that you can purchase it outright and own it. There are no monthly fees.
Just remember that I do get something every time the trial is downloaded or purchased when you use this link, it isn’t much, but every little bit helps. Here is the link ON1 download,
I am going to do some videos using it, so watch out for them later in the week.
Here is a short video from ON1. An overview of using it.
Thanks Leannecole for This Helpful Information.
Thank you leannecole
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Thank you so much, and all the best in 2018.
Interesting. I miss some things from Lightroom since I gave it up. But not everything. So I’ll be following along with interest.
That’s good to hear, there are some great alternatives out there.
I have had no problems with on1 Photo RAW 2018 and love it. I provides a more streamlined and more creative workflow.
That’s good feedback Sherry, I haven’t had any problems with it either.
I find renting the Adobe Suite to be an attractive option. I use Lightroom and “edit in” the On1 modules. I have not yet found a compelling case for the use of On1 Photo Raw.
YOu have to use what works for you I think. I tend to only use Photoshop really, but it has been interesting to look at the other software that companies are producing.
I bought On1 Photo Raw 2017. It has been updated to the latest version and is still full of bugs. Then I got the notification that I would have to pay more money to upgrade to 2018! On1 Photo Raw was a big disappointment. The software crashed often and was so unreliable that I stopped using it. I’m not the only end user complaining about this fact. There are a lot of excellent image editors out there that work consistently day after day, so I won’t be paying more money for software that never worked correctly in the first place.
That is disappointing to hear Paul. I haven’t used the new one a lot, but I haven’t had any problems so far. I will have to keep trying. I did find the large raw files made, what was it called, the one before this one, crash all the time. I haven’t found it a problem this time. There are quite a few out there now, have you tried Photo Ultimate from ACD Systems?
There’s no doubt that alternatives to Adobe’s Lightroom renting options need to be considered. Amateur Photographer magazine is going to do this in the near future. Interesting to hear your thoughts about ON1. A
I agree Adrian, I’ve been hearing from a lot of people that don’t want to do the subscription thing so are looking for alternatives. I have a few that I am going to recommend.
Thank you fo4 this information.
YOu’re welcome Helen.
Leanne, does this program kind of replace Lightroom?
It has some of the same aspects of it Cornelia.
I’ve got so much stuff already, I’m hesitant to get another package. I’ve got Topaz Studio and a lot of their filters — and the old Photoshop, so I think I won’t try this one too. But I may change my mind. Thanks, though!
That’s fair enough Marilyn, it isn’t for everyone.