{"id":259744,"date":"2025-10-20T17:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/?p=259744"},"modified":"2025-10-22T09:58:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T07:58:34","slug":"which-raw-converter-to-choose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/en\/quel-convertisseur-raw-choisir\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Raw converter to choose in 2025 - 2026?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Which one should you choose for your photography needs?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-a9c2656\" data-block-id=\"a9c2656\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Choosing a RAW converter software is a bit like choosing a camera: a long-term investment that determines the quality of your images and the fluidity of your workflow. In 2025 \/ 2026, the choice has never been greater: DxO PhotoLab, Capture One, Adobe Lightroom, ON1 Photo RAW... not forgetting the free alternatives. \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-1c98d11\" data-block-id=\"1c98d11\"><style>.stk-1c98d11 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>So which RAW converter is best?<\/strong> ?<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-8cc72fb\" data-block-id=\"8cc72fb\"><style>.stk-8cc72fb {margin-bottom:50px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>From my point of view, the answer is simple: there is no such thing as 'the best software'. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">valid for everyone.<\/span><\/strong>  \ud83e\udd13 Each photographer has a different profile, style and needs. <strong>This article offers a comparison, based on real-life uses in photography: landscape, portrait, reportage, Fine Art, fast workflow.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<nav class=\"wp-block-stackable-table-of-contents stk-block-table-of-contents stk-block stk-c87eea8 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"c87eea8\"><style>.stk-c87eea8 .stk-table-of-contents__table{column-count:1 !important;}html{scroll-behavior:smooth !important;}.stk-c87eea8 .stk-table-of-contents__title{font-size:20px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-1, #1f093c) !important;font-weight:bold !important;}.stk-c87eea8 {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;border-top-left-radius:5px !important;border-top-right-radius:5px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:5px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:5px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0px 5px 5px 1px #00000040 !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;border-top-width:1px !important;border-right-width:1px !important;border-bottom-width:1px !important;border-left-width:1px !important;margin-bottom:50px !important;}.stk-c87eea8:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-c87eea8 .stk-table-of-contents__title{font-size:20px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-table-of-contents__title has-text-color\">Contents <\/p><ul class=\"stk-table-of-contents__table\"><li><a href=\"#1-strong-quest-ce-quun-convertisseur-raw-aujourdhui-fin-2025-strong\">1. What is a RAW converter today (end 2025)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-strong-les-principaux-logiciels-compares-strong\">2. The main software products compared<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#dx-o-photo-lab-9-avec-film-pack-8-et-view-point-5\">DxO PhotoLab 9 (with FilmPack 8 and ViewPoint 5)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#capture-one-pro-versions-23-24-et-au-dela\">Capture One Pro (versions 23-24 and above)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#on-1-photo-raw-2026\">ON1 Photo RAW 2026<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#adobe-lightroom-classic-cloud\">Adobe Lightroom Classic &amp; Cloud<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#alternatives-libres-et-economiques\">Free and economic alternatives<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#3-strong-comparatif-selon-les-usages-strong\">3. Comparison by use<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4-strong-zoom-sur-les-nouveautes-2025-2026-strong\">4. Focus on what's new in 2025-2026<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#strong-5-les-criteres-a-prendre-en-compte-pour-faire-votre-choix-strong\">5. Criteria to consider when making your choice<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#6-strong-mes-recommandations-finales-strong\">6. My final recommendations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#strong-7-conclusion-strong\">7. Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-507a54d stk-block-heading--style-h1-standard\" id=\"1-strong-quest-ce-quun-convertisseur-raw-aujourdhui-fin-2025-strong\" data-block-id=\"507a54d\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">1. <strong>What is a RAW converter today (end 2025)<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"stk-block-heading__bottom-line\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-10ab3e6\" data-block-id=\"10ab3e6\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">A RAW converter is <strong>the software that 'develops' your raw files (RAW)<\/strong>the digital equivalent of the silver negative.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-c577226\" data-block-id=\"c577226\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Visit<strong> the essential functions that a good RAW converter in 2025-2026 must have<\/strong>and recent innovations:<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-6674f2d stk-block-icon-list--style-liste-standard\" data-block-id=\"6674f2d\"><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-6674f2d\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-e90af20\" data-block-id=\"e90af20\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-6674f2d\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>RAW dematrixing \/ conversion<\/strong>&nbsp;To reproduce maximum dynamic range and detail at high ISO on modern sensors (including X-Trans, the \"less conventional\" sensors).<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-1cef461\" data-block-id=\"1cef461\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-6674f2d\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Optical corrections<\/strong>&nbsp;distortion, chromatic aberration and vignetting, as well as edge correction, a feature of modern lenses.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-ffa9b13\" data-block-id=\"ffa9b13\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-6674f2d\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Noise treatment<\/strong>&nbsp;advanced AI technologies (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dxo.com\/fr\/dxo-photolab\/?sv1=affiliate&amp;sv_campaign_id=1368245&amp;utm_campaign=&amp;awc=18167_1758656889_a1a847667796c1fde88e60aebdbb05cf&amp;utm_source=affiliation&amp;utm_medium=awin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">like DeepPRIME at DxO<\/a>), noise reduction while maintaining sharpness.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-f656ae5\" data-block-id=\"f656ae5\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-6674f2d\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Masks and local retouching<\/strong>&nbsp;brushes, gradients, as well as intelligent masks \/ AI that recognises objects, skies and subjects.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-15fe273\" data-block-id=\"15fe273\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-6674f2d\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Workflow \/ catalogue management<\/strong>&nbsp;Image organisation, speed, fluid interface, synchronisation (mobile, cloud), photo comparisons, direct effects preview.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-0e3622b\" data-block-id=\"0e3622b\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-6674f2d\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Price \/ licence model<\/strong>&nbsp;subscription vs. permanent licence, cost of updates, bundle offer or additional modules.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-438e0ac\" data-block-id=\"438e0ac\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-6674f2d\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Compatibility &amp; export<\/strong>&nbsp;Recent RAW formats, HEIF \/ ProRAW support (iPhone, etc.), lens\/box profiles, flexible export to print or web.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-26224d0\" data-block-id=\"26224d0\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">In practice,<strong> there's a lot to take into account,<\/strong> and the<strong>photographers have different priorities.<\/strong> A wildlife photographer won't be looking for the same thing as a studio portrait photographer, or a traveller who edits on his laptop while on the move. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-e52f157\" data-block-id=\"e52f157\"><style>.stk-e52f157 {margin-bottom:50px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>And above all, it's often the little details that make all the difference<\/strong> These include fluid ergonomics, easy-to-use shortcuts and frictionless catalogue management. When you spend hundreds or even thousands of hours a year working on a piece of software, it's these seemingly minor details that end up weighing heavily in the final choice.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-bc80f7a stk-block-heading--style-h1-standard\" id=\"2-strong-les-principaux-logiciels-compares-strong\" data-block-id=\"bc80f7a\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">2. <strong>The main software compared<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"stk-block-heading__bottom-line\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-c50c86f\" data-block-id=\"c50c86f\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Here are the major players in 2025-2026, with what they do best, their limitations, what they have just added, etc.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dx-o-photo-lab-9-avec-film-pack-8-et-view-point-5\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>DxO PhotoLab 9 (with FilmPack 8 and ViewPoint 5)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Forces<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-6d60089 stk-block-icon-list--style-liste-standard\" data-block-id=\"6d60089\"><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-6d60089\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-06378de\" data-block-id=\"06378de\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-6d60089\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Exceptional RAW rendering,<\/strong> even at high sensitivities, thanks to&nbsp;<strong>DeepPRIME<\/strong> <strong>XD2s<\/strong>and more recently&nbsp;<strong>DeepPRIME XD3<\/strong>&nbsp;for Fujifilm X-Trans sensors.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-d80b069\" data-block-id=\"d80b069\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-6d60089\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Highly advanced optical correction <\/strong>These include not only distortion and vignetting, but also edge correction, depending on the lens\/camera pairing.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-21376ff\" data-block-id=\"21376ff\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-6d60089\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>AI masking (new) <\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.net\/dxo-photolab-9-lia-au-service-des-photographes-exigeants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DxO PhotoLab 9<\/a> introduces intelligent masks\/object selection to complement its already solid tools of gradient masks, brushes, etc.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-6ca3c00\" data-block-id=\"6ca3c00\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-6d60089\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>HEIF \/ ProRAW support (iPhone),<\/strong> which is invaluable if you use these devices or recent formats.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Limits<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-ea7c791 stk-block-icon-list--style-liste-standard\" data-block-id=\"ea7c791\"><style>.stk-ea7c791 {margin-bottom:50px !important;}<\/style><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-ea7c791\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-f049f44\" data-block-id=\"f049f44\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-ea7c791\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Significant cost,<\/strong> especially if you add optional modules such as FilmPack and ViewPoint.&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>But no subscription here! <\/strong>\ud83e\udd73<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-2c0df9e\" data-block-id=\"2c0df9e\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-ea7c791\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Learning curve: some functions are technical, and the interface can seem dense when you want to get down to the nitty-gritty.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-1aced28\" data-block-id=\"1aced28\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-ea7c791\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Less extensive catalogue management\/organisation than Lightroom or Capture One (fewer collaborative or cloud functions in some cases).<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"capture-one-pro-versions-23-24-et-au-dela\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Capture One Pro (versions 23-24 and above)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Forces<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-0a20dc8 stk-block-icon-list--style-liste-standard\" data-block-id=\"0a20dc8\"><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-0a20dc8\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-9626b09\" data-block-id=\"9626b09\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-0a20dc8\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Excellent colourimetry <\/strong>The rendering of colours, skin tones and light is often what sets Capture One apart.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-9bcdf48\" data-block-id=\"9bcdf48\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-0a20dc8\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Powerful local masks<\/strong>styles, ability to harmonise a series (<strong>Match Look IA<\/strong>).<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-130387a\" data-block-id=\"130387a\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-0a20dc8\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Very good for studio or mode workflows<\/strong> ; <strong>for connected capture,<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.net\/une-serie-coherente-avec-c1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the coherence between the images<\/a>or the finesse of the adjustments, etc...<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-2f7cbb7\" data-block-id=\"2f7cbb7\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-0a20dc8\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Session \/ tethering function often very stable, which will appeal to studio professionals.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-74ef6cd\" data-block-id=\"74ef6cd\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-0a20dc8\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Continuous updating : <\/strong>best performance, export, local tools.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Limits<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-eedac49 stk-block-icon-list--style-liste-standard\" data-block-id=\"eedac49\"><style>.stk-eedac49 {margin-bottom:50px !important;}<\/style><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-eedac49\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-b2b84e0\" data-block-id=\"b2b84e0\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-eedac49\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Price: high, depending on the version\/subscription.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-e2648a6\" data-block-id=\"e2648a6\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-eedac49\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Sometimes a little heavy on resources, rendering time for certain operations.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-ed5220c\" data-block-id=\"ed5220c\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-eedac49\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Less all-in-one for fun creative effects or advanced retouching.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"on-1-photo-raw-2026\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>ON1 Photo RAW 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>New products \/ strengths<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-0d18186 stk-block-icon-list--style-liste-standard\" data-block-id=\"0d18186\"><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-0d18186\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-c3b1e44\" data-block-id=\"c3b1e44\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-0d18186\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Announced release\/important update:<\/strong> ON1 Photo RAW 2026 brings&nbsp;<strong>creative filters<\/strong>multiple masks in a single correction, more robust AI tools for the sky, portraits, etc.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-77e6868\" data-block-id=\"77e6868\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-0d18186\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">No layers necessary import\" function \/ non-destructive editor + ability to manage effects, internal compositions with more advanced layers\/filters than Lightroom, for example.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-9611209\" data-block-id=\"9611209\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-0d18186\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>A good \"all-in-one\" alternative for those who don't want to jump between Lightroom \/ Photoshop \/ or other external plug-ins.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Limits<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-6c7a55c stk-block-icon-list--style-liste-standard\" data-block-id=\"6c7a55c\"><style>.stk-6c7a55c {margin-bottom:50px !important;}<\/style><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-6c7a55c\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-6f049fd\" data-block-id=\"6f049fd\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-6c7a55c\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Even if ON1 is good and improving all the time, the raw rendering (RAW, noise, optics, etc.) is very poor. <strong>is not always at the level of the best, depending on usage<\/strong> very demanding applications (such as highly detailed landscapes or heavy or ultra-precise professional use).<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-c643971\" data-block-id=\"c643971\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-6c7a55c\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">The interface is sometimes less fluid for ultra-fast workflows. Some precise masks or complex effects may require manual adjustments, however, \u26a0\ufe0f <strong>this is less true for the 2026 version<\/strong>.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-72c2bd7\" data-block-id=\"72c2bd7\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-6c7a55c\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Numerous functions, which can wear out or slow down those who want simple software<\/strong>.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"adobe-lightroom-classic-cloud\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Adobe Lightroom Classic &amp; Cloud<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Forces<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-a96645f stk-block-icon-list--style-liste-standard\" data-block-id=\"a96645f\"><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-a96645f\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-fe38df7\" data-block-id=\"fe38df7\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-a96645f\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">A very solid ecosystem, <strong>cloud\/mobile synchronisation: ideal when you want to work on different devices or on the move.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-b49b089\" data-block-id=\"b49b089\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-a96645f\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Image organisation, cataloguing, keywords, collections, flexible exports, easy sharing.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-c0c78b9\" data-block-id=\"c0c78b9\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-a96645f\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Many users, tutorials, presets, community \u2192 <strong>lots of resources for learning or adjusting your workflow.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-73661bf\" data-block-id=\"73661bf\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-a96645f\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Lightroom's recent tools continue to make progress in masking, automatic selections, local adjustments, etc.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-43f44ac\" data-block-id=\"43f44ac\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-a96645f\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">It's still a benchmark for photography, because it's a very complete 4\u00d74 that's all-purpose! <\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Limits<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-97a5f92 stk-block-icon-list--style-liste-standard\" data-block-id=\"97a5f92\"><style>.stk-97a5f92 {margin-bottom:50px !important;}<\/style><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-97a5f92\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-4041b46\" data-block-id=\"4041b46\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-97a5f92\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">RAW\/noise\/optical correction rendition (although good) is not always up to the standards of the big boys like DxO in some very demanding situations.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-78b622c\" data-block-id=\"78b622c\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-97a5f92\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Subscription required.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-1210d58\" data-block-id=\"1210d58\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-97a5f92\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">For highly advanced retouching, composition and creative effects, <strong>you often go beyond Lightroom \u2192 you need Photoshop or another pixel editor.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"alternatives-libres-et-economiques\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Free and economic alternatives<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-3609f58 stk-block-icon-list--style-liste-standard\" data-block-id=\"3609f58\"><style>.stk-3609f58 {margin-bottom:50px !important;}<\/style><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-3609f58\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-9dc124a\" data-block-id=\"9dc124a\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-3609f58\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>RawTherapee, Darktable<\/strong>&nbsp;The software is excellent in many respects, especially for enthusiasts, Linux users or those who want a low cost with zero subscription. But the interface is more technical, less 'affordable' for beginners.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-fad8a59\" data-block-id=\"fad8a59\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-3609f58\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Affinity Photo<\/strong>&nbsp;more retouching\/image-oriented, less pure catalogue, but a good complement.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-a550aa9\" data-block-id=\"a550aa9\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-3609f58\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Niche solutions based on hardware or style (for example, certain software optimised for a particular type of camera or sensor).<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-694b4b8 stk-block-heading--style-h1-standard\" id=\"3-strong-comparatif-selon-les-usages-strong\" data-block-id=\"694b4b8\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">3. <strong>Comparison by use<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"stk-block-heading__bottom-line\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-b7769e4\" data-block-id=\"b7769e4\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>The following table is obviously a deliberately caricatured shortcut<\/strong>. In fact, all of these programs can be used for different purposes: DxO PhotoLab may be very well suited to portraiture, but it will be <strong>less fluid<\/strong> than Lightroom or Capture One in this context; <strong>Capture One is fully capable of handling landscapes and macro shots with brio<\/strong>. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-88c8039\" data-block-id=\"88c8039\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>Here, the idea is rather to show the areas in which each software package is generally recognised as excellent, based on the practical experience of photographers in the field.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk--hide-desktop stk--hide-tablet stk-block stk-f9c0172 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"f9c0172\"><style>.stk-f9c0172 .stk--block-align-f9c0172{align-items:flex-start !important;}.stk-f9c0172 {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-6, #f2f5f7) !important;border-top-left-radius:5px !important;border-top-right-radius:5px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:5px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:5px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0px 70px 90px -20px #4849794d !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;margin-bottom:50px !important;}.stk-f9c0172:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-6, #f2f5f7) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-f9c0172 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-f9c0172-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-3e4b7ab stk-block-background\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"3e4b7ab\"><style>.stk-3e4b7ab {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-6, #f2f5f7) !important;border-top-left-radius:5px !important;border-top-right-radius:5px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:5px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:5px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0 5px 30px -10px #123f524d !important;border-style:dashed !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;border-top-width:1px !important;border-right-width:1px !important;border-bottom-width:1px !important;border-left-width:1px !important;}.stk-3e4b7ab:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-6, #f2f5f7) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-3e4b7ab-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-3e4b7ab-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-834b84a\" data-block-id=\"834b84a\"><style>.stk-834b84a {margin-bottom:25px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Landscape, Animal<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-5b76696\" data-block-id=\"5b76696\"><style>.stk-5b76696 {margin-bottom:25px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">DxO PhotoLab<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-fa372e0\" data-block-id=\"fa372e0\"><style>.stk-fa372e0 {margin-bottom:23px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Excellent detail rendering, noise reduction, edge-to-edge optical corrections, sky masks \/ horizon correction<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-7391b9b\" data-block-id=\"7391b9b\"><style>.stk-7391b9b {margin-bottom:25px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Need a good computer, external modules depending on purpose, patience for very large files<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-bac5902 stk-block-background\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"bac5902\"><style>.stk-bac5902 {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-7, #FAFBFC) !important;border-top-left-radius:5px !important;border-top-right-radius:5px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:5px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:5px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0 5px 30px -10px #123f524d !important;border-style:dashed !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;border-top-width:1px !important;border-right-width:1px !important;border-bottom-width:1px !important;border-left-width:1px !important;}.stk-bac5902:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-7, #FAFBFC) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-bac5902-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-bac5902-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-81a91d3\" data-block-id=\"81a91d3\"><style>.stk-81a91d3 {margin-bottom:25px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Portrait \/ Studio \/ Fashion<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-b26e11f\" data-block-id=\"b26e11f\"><style>.stk-b26e11f {margin-bottom:25px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Capture One<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-3ff1e61\" data-block-id=\"3ff1e61\"><style>.stk-3ff1e61 {margin-bottom:23px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Skin colours, styles\/consistency, fine local tools, colour fidelity, studio calibration workflows<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-0df6243\" data-block-id=\"0df6243\"><style>.stk-0df6243 {margin-bottom:25px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Price, learning curve, significant machine resources for fine retouching<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b8a0168 stk-block-background\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b8a0168\"><style>.stk-b8a0168 {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-6, #f2f5f7) !important;border-top-left-radius:5px !important;border-top-right-radius:5px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:5px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:5px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0 5px 30px -10px #123f524d !important;border-style:dashed !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;border-top-width:1px !important;border-right-width:1px !important;border-bottom-width:1px !important;border-left-width:1px !important;}.stk-b8a0168:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-6, #f2f5f7) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b8a0168-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b8a0168-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-00bd525\" data-block-id=\"00bd525\"><style>.stk-00bd525 {margin-bottom:25px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Fine Art \/ Prints \/ Subtle colours<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-e289f75\" data-block-id=\"e289f75\"><style>.stk-e289f75 {margin-bottom:25px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">DxO PhotoLab or Capture One + external retouching<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-881b605\" data-block-id=\"881b605\"><style>.stk-881b605 {margin-bottom:23px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Ability to push rendering, precision, fine control, HEIF \/ ProRAW support useful for certain artists<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-5dcd442\" data-block-id=\"5dcd442\"><style>.stk-5dcd442 {margin-bottom:25px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The flow can become long and the files heavy, so patience is needed to master all the settings.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6a07fad stk-block-background\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6a07fad\"><style>.stk-6a07fad {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-7, #FAFBFC) !important;border-top-left-radius:5px !important;border-top-right-radius:5px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:5px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:5px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0 5px 30px -10px #123f524d !important;border-style:dashed !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;border-top-width:1px !important;border-right-width:1px !important;border-bottom-width:1px !important;border-left-width:1px !important;}.stk-6a07fad:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-7, #FAFBFC) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6a07fad-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6a07fad-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-2f4399d\" data-block-id=\"2f4399d\"><style>.stk-2f4399d {margin-bottom:25px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Travel \/ News \/ Fast \/ Mobility<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-b3c82eb\" data-block-id=\"b3c82eb\"><style>.stk-b3c82eb {margin-bottom:25px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Lightroom Cloud or ON1 Photo RAW<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-7822c55\" data-block-id=\"7822c55\"><style>.stk-7822c55 {margin-bottom:23px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Mobile synchronisation, fast editing, presets, fast filtering\/sorting, AI tools to speed things up<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-bd4ef06\" data-block-id=\"bd4ef06\"><style>.stk-bd4ef06 {margin-bottom:25px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Less depth in very fine adjustments, less spectacular maximum quality than with large layers or complex RAWs<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-8aa0668 stk-block-background\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"8aa0668\"><style>.stk-8aa0668 {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-6, #f2f5f7) !important;border-top-left-radius:5px !important;border-top-right-radius:5px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:5px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:5px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0 5px 30px -10px #123f524d !important;border-style:dashed !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;border-top-width:1px !important;border-right-width:1px !important;border-bottom-width:1px !important;border-left-width:1px !important;}.stk-8aa0668:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-6, #f2f5f7) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-8aa0668-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-8aa0668-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-51f26d9\" data-block-id=\"51f26d9\"><style>.stk-51f26d9 {margin-bottom:25px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Fast, all-in-one workflow<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-d8aa008\" data-block-id=\"d8aa008\"><style>.stk-d8aa008 {margin-bottom:25px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">ON1 Photo RAW<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-4340bc2\" data-block-id=\"4340bc2\"><style>.stk-4340bc2 {margin-bottom:23px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Many functions in a single interface, effects + masks + filters, non-destructive editing, communication with mobiles or the cloud<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-76929fe\" data-block-id=\"76929fe\"><style>.stk-76929fe {margin-bottom:25px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Possible complexity, some functions less optimised than specialists, sometimes rendering time for heavy compositions<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk--hide-mobile stk-block stk-f4b7480 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"f4b7480\"><style>.stk-f4b7480 .stk--block-align-f4b7480{align-items:flex-start !important;}.stk-f4b7480 {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-6, #f2f5f7) !important;border-top-left-radius:5px !important;border-top-right-radius:5px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:5px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:5px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0px 70px 90px -20px #4849794d !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;margin-bottom:50px !important;}.stk-f4b7480:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-6, #f2f5f7) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-f4b7480 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-f4b7480-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c495dab\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c495dab\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-c495dab {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 25% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c495dab-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c495dab-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-dbc766e\" data-block-id=\"dbc766e\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-left\"><strong>Use<\/strong> <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-44fbd2e\" data-block-id=\"44fbd2e\"><style>.stk-44fbd2e {margin-bottom:110px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Landscape, Animal<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-5adad78\" data-block-id=\"5adad78\"><style>.stk-5adad78 {margin-bottom:110px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Portrait \/ Studio \/ Fashion<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-89c72da\" data-block-id=\"89c72da\"><style>.stk-89c72da {margin-bottom:110px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Fine Art \/ Prints \/ Subtle colours<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-aac43ae\" data-block-id=\"aac43ae\"><style>.stk-aac43ae {margin-bottom:60px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Travel \/ News \/ Fast \/ Mobility<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-c4b8e5a\" data-block-id=\"c4b8e5a\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Fast, all-in-one workflow<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-87136fd\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"87136fd\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-87136fd {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 25% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-87136fd-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-87136fd-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-1462906\" data-block-id=\"1462906\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-left\"><strong>Software<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-173f58b\" data-block-id=\"173f58b\"><style>.stk-173f58b {margin-bottom:110px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">DxO PhotoLab<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-2e9d97f\" data-block-id=\"2e9d97f\"><style>.stk-2e9d97f {margin-bottom:105px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Capture One<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-5f7f2be\" data-block-id=\"5f7f2be\"><style>.stk-5f7f2be {margin-bottom:80px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">DxO PhotoLab or Capture One + external retouching<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-1e120d0\" data-block-id=\"1e120d0\"><style>.stk-1e120d0 {margin-bottom:75px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Lightroom Cloud or ON1 Photo RAW<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-66fb4f1\" data-block-id=\"66fb4f1\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">ON1 Photo RAW<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c6f0e4a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c6f0e4a\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-c6f0e4a {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 25% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c6f0e4a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c6f0e4a-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-8246449\" data-block-id=\"8246449\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-left\"><strong>For <\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ff29342\" data-block-id=\"ff29342\"><style>.stk-ff29342 {margin-bottom:25px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Excellent detail rendering, noise reduction, edge-to-edge optical corrections, sky masks \/ horizon correction<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-100d0e1\" data-block-id=\"100d0e1\"><style>.stk-100d0e1 {margin-bottom:23px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Skin colours, styles\/consistency, fine local tools, colour fidelity, studio calibration workflows<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-dd9c94b\" data-block-id=\"dd9c94b\"><style>.stk-dd9c94b {margin-bottom:35px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Ability to push rendering, precision, fine control, HEIF \/ ProRAW support useful for certain artists<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-c1195f4\" data-block-id=\"c1195f4\"><style>.stk-c1195f4 {margin-bottom:60px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Mobile synchronisation, fast editing, presets, fast filtering\/sorting, AI tools to speed things up<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-c60d437\" data-block-id=\"c60d437\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Many functions in a single interface, effects + masks + filters, non-destructive editing, communication with mobiles or the cloud<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-1c462cb\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"1c462cb\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-1c462cb {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 25% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-1c462cb-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1c462cb-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ab035a5\" data-block-id=\"ab035a5\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-left\"><strong>Against<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-32161e4\" data-block-id=\"32161e4\"><style>.stk-32161e4 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Need a good computer, external modules depending on purpose, patience for very large files<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-4797674\" data-block-id=\"4797674\"><style>.stk-4797674 {margin-bottom:44px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Price, learning curve, significant machine resources for fine retouching<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-b31d303\" data-block-id=\"b31d303\"><style>.stk-b31d303 {margin-bottom:33px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The flow can become long and the files heavy, so patience is needed to master all the settings.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-52c75c9\" data-block-id=\"52c75c9\"><style>.stk-52c75c9 {margin-bottom:31px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Less depth in very fine adjustments, less spectacular maximum quality than with large layers or complex RAWs<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-0d2fb42\" data-block-id=\"0d2fb42\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Possible complexity, some functions less optimised than specialists, sometimes rendering time for heavy compositions<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-5d55855 stk-block-heading--style-h1-standard\" id=\"4-strong-zoom-sur-les-nouveautes-2025-2026-strong\" data-block-id=\"5d55855\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">4. <strong>Focus on what's new in 2025-2026<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"stk-block-heading__bottom-line\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-60597c2\" data-block-id=\"60597c2\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Here are a few recent factors that are changing the landscape, and that any good comparison must take into account:<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-cc0afb6 stk-block-icon-list--style-liste-standard\" data-block-id=\"cc0afb6\"><style>.stk-cc0afb6 {margin-bottom:50px !important;}<\/style><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-cc0afb6\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-b0d59b8\" data-block-id=\"b0d59b8\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-cc0afb6\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>DxO PhotoLab 9<\/strong>&nbsp;With the addition of AI masks, ProRAW \/ HEIF support and DeepPRIME XD3 for X-Trans, we can see that they are catching up with the competition on a number of points.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-b77e319\" data-block-id=\"b77e319\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-cc0afb6\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>ON1 Photo RAW 2026<\/strong>&nbsp;With the announced release timetable, improved AI tools (Resize AI, NoNoise AI, Portrait AI, multiple masks), and more built-in creative filters without the need for an external module or editor. This could make life easier for many of us.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-ebe0889\" data-block-id=\"ebe0889\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-cc0afb6\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Lightroom \/ Capture One<\/strong>&nbsp;These latest versions include improvements to masks, automatic selections, AI corrections (e.g. subject skies), export and performance, but there are fewer 'shock' new features. They are more refinements for mature software.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-c1b8ede stk-block-heading--style-h1-standard\" id=\"strong-5-les-criteres-a-prendre-en-compte-pour-faire-votre-choix-strong\" data-block-id=\"c1b8ede\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>5. Criteria to consider when making your choice<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"stk-block-heading__bottom-line\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-99b707c stk-block-icon-list--style-liste-standard\" data-block-id=\"99b707c\"><style>.stk-99b707c {margin-bottom:50px !important;}<\/style><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-99b707c\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-d950410\" data-block-id=\"d950410\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-99b707c\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Raw image quality<\/strong>&nbsp;noise, rendering of detail, optics used, correction of defects. If your photos go through a lot of high ISO or difficult situations (backlighting, harsh light), choose DxO or Capture One.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-273ee50\" data-block-id=\"273ee50\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-99b707c\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Masks &amp; local retouching<\/strong>&nbsp;Automatic vs. manual, subject \/ sky recognition, ability to combine masks, precision. ON1 2026 &amp; DxO 9 improve on this point.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-d0dae09\" data-block-id=\"d0dae09\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-99b707c\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Workflow \/ speed<\/strong>&nbsp;Importing, previewing, comparing, quick editing and sorting. If you have a lot of photos and need to get them out quickly, the smoothest possible software is essential (Lightroom \/ ON1 \/ Capture One in certain configurations).<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-fce509b\" data-block-id=\"fce509b\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-99b707c\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Mobility and synchronisation<\/strong>&nbsp;If you edit on a computer + mobile, or are often on the move, cloud access \/ mobile version \/ remote storage counts.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-12f159f\" data-block-id=\"12f159f\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-99b707c\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Business model &amp; duration<\/strong>&nbsp;Subscription vs. permanent licence. Cost of updates, external modules (FilmPack, ViewPoint, etc.), what you are prepared to invest.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-0153cb5\" data-block-id=\"0153cb5\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-99b707c\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Hardware compatibility<\/strong>&nbsp;your current equipment (camera body, sensor, lenses) + possible upgrades. If you use an X-Trans system or ProRAW formats, make sure that the software handles them correctly.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-71d70e7\" data-block-id=\"71d70e7\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-99b707c\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Creative effects and artistic rendering<\/strong>&nbsp;presets, film simulation, filters, textures and composites. If you like to get away from the classic 'RAW processing + retouching' approach, this can make all the difference.<br><\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-e8c3095 stk-block-heading--style-h1-standard\" id=\"6-strong-mes-recommandations-finales-strong\" data-block-id=\"e8c3095\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">6. <strong>My final recommendations<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"stk-block-heading__bottom-line\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-33b700a\" data-block-id=\"33b700a\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Combining the above elements, here's what I suggest for different profiles:<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-66626ab stk-block-icon-list--style-liste-standard\" data-block-id=\"66626ab\"><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-66626ab\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-eb641fa\" data-block-id=\"eb641fa\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-66626ab\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">If you do&nbsp;<strong>very demanding landscape\/nature<\/strong>, where every detail counts, where noise and sharpness are crucial \u2192&nbsp;<strong>DxO PhotoLab 9<\/strong>&nbsp;is the closest to \"best for this case\" (rendering, optical corrections, noise). \"All the dirty work is automated! \ud83d\udc4d \"<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-fbeab85\" data-block-id=\"fbeab85\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-66626ab\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">If you are a portraitist \/ studio \/ fashion \u2192&nbsp;<strong>Capture One<\/strong>&nbsp;remains an excellent choice, especially if you're looking for consistency and coherence between images, skins and styles, and are prepared to invest (time and resources).<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-cf75bcc\" data-block-id=\"cf75bcc\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-66626ab\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">If you're looking for something more versatile, not too complicated, with lots of built-in functions for retouching, effects, an all-in-one \u2192&nbsp;<strong>ON1 Photo RAW 2026<\/strong>&nbsp;is ideal and promises to be very promising.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-145eebf\" data-block-id=\"145eebf\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-66626ab\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">If you're often on the move \/ reporting \/ and want to edit with your phone or tablet, or have a mobile + cloud feed,&nbsp;<strong>Lightroom Cloud \/ Lightroom Classic<\/strong>&nbsp;is very practical and highly flexible, with Photoshop behind it if required.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ef3bd8a\" data-block-id=\"ef3bd8a\"><style>.stk-ef3bd8a {margin-bottom:50px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">And above all: test it. Test versions can show you what suits your style. Settings, interfaces, habits, all count as much as the figures on the specification sheet.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-a2edb48 stk-block-heading--style-h1-standard\" id=\"strong-7-conclusion-strong\" data-block-id=\"a2edb48\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>7. Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"stk-block-heading__bottom-line\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ccb8eb7\" data-block-id=\"ccb8eb7\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">In 2025-2026, <strong>RAW converters are no longer just \"technical\" tools<\/strong>They are increasingly incorporating AI, creative functions and flexibility. But none of them reigns over all uses. <strong>The right choice depends above all on your photographic style, your priorities, your budget, and your patience in mastering the task.<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-370296e\" data-block-id=\"370296e\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">In the long term, <strong>it's not the 'perfect' software that counts, but the one you're familiar with, the one in which <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">you're comfortable,<\/span><\/strong> that you use often, and that doesn't hold you back.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-125b4aa\" data-block-id=\"125b4aa\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Hopefully this will help you make your choice,<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-df277ad\" data-block-id=\"df277ad\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">thank you for visiting Dragonstreet Photography, <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-be674a2\" data-block-id=\"be674a2\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">See you soon, <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-a3fb9ee\" data-block-id=\"a3fb9ee\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">David <\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Comparison of the main RAW converters in 2025-2026: DxO PhotoLab, Capture One, ON1, Lightroom... Find out which software really suits your use (landscape, portrait, reportage, Fine Art) for a sustainable, high-performance workflow. \ud83e\uddd0<\/p>","protected":false},"author":5864,"featured_media":259756,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[624,682,1368,1364],"tags":[133,1362],"class_list":["post-259744","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diverse","category-logiciels-et-plugins","category-philosophie-photo","category-post-production","tag-debutant-en-photo","tag-amateur-eclaire-en-photo"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/259744","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5864"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=259744"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/259744\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/259756"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=259744"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=259744"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=259744"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}