IMPORTANT: As of January 2022, we no longer offer versions of Capture One that are limited to supporting only one camera brand. Instead, we will simply offer Capture One Pro, which includes support for all camera brands.
All existing versions of Capture One will continue to work as it is. We will also continue to provide feature updates during the life of Capture One 22.
To see how this impacts you, jump to an option below:
- I am a subscription customer using Capture One for Sony / Nikon / Fujifilm
- I have a perpetual license for version 22 of Capture One for Sony / Nikon / Fujifilm purchased before 18.01.22
- I have a perpetual license for version 21 or older of Capture One for Sony / Nikon / Fujifilm
- I have a perpetual license for version 22 of Capture One for Sony / Nikon / Fujifilm, purchased after 18.01.22
- Questions and Answers
The Capture One installer has all the product variants embedded in it and the version Capture One runs in is determined by your license key.
Product |
Description |
Capture One Pro |
Capture One Pro delivers a set of highly advanced image editing tools and includes support for a wide range of RAW files from various makes as well as previously processed JPEGs and TIFFs. It also includes tethered support for numerous camera models. This ensures that photographers have the ability to attain the highest level of quality from their files (see RAW files and camera support). |
Capture One for iPad |
Experience powerful RAW conversion, desktop-quality editing tools and file management that takes your photographic workflow to another level. Read more about Capture One for iPad here. |
Capture One for Fujifilm |
Has the same feature set as in Capture One Pro, while RAW files support is provided only for Fujifilm cameras listed here. |
Capture One Express for Fujifilm |
This is a simplified variant of Capture One for Fujifilm that omits some features such as tethered shooting (this product variant is free to use). It is also limited to one Catalog and does not allow Sessions. Explore the differences in feature sets between Capture One for Fujifilm and Capture One Express for Fujifilm. |
Capture One (for Sony) |
Has the same feature set as in Capture One Pro, while RAW files support is provided only for Sony cameras listed here. |
Capture One Express (for Sony) |
This is a simplified variant of Capture One (for Sony) that omits some features such as tethered shooting (this product variant is free to use). It is also limited to one Catalog and does not allow Sessions. Explore the differences in feature sets between Capture One (for Sony) and Capture One Express (for Sony). |
Capture One for Nikon |
Has the same feature set as in Capture One Pro, while RAW files support is provided only for Nikon cameras listed here. |
Capture One Enterprise |
It offers the same set of features found in Capture One Pro and adds exclusive tools and features designed for photographers that shoot volume, professional multi-user studios, and brands with in-house photographic production. Read more about the Enterprise features. |
Capture One Cultural Heritage | It offers the same set of features found in Capture One Pro and adds exclusive tools and features designed to aid museums, libraries, archives, and other institutions when digitizing a wide range of materials. This product variant is for Phase One and Mamiya Leaf users. Read about the CH features. |
Capture One for Phase One (Phase One/Mamiya Leaf Digital Back support only) | It offers the same set of features found in Capture One Pro with support for Phase One, Leaf, and Mamiya digital backs only to help streamline and make any photographer’s daily workflow more efficient when either shooting tethered or not. Learn how to retrieve the license key and activate Capture One for Phase One. |
I am a subscription customer using Capture One for Sony / Nikon / Fujifilm
- You are eligible for a free upgrade to Capture One Pro, which means that you are able to use any camera brand you like.
- Your current version of Capture One (15.1.0 or older) will continue to work as it is until you choose to upgrade your software to the latest version (15.2.1) after which you will be on the Pro version.
- On April 5th, you should have received the email from Capture One with the instruction on how to upgrade your subscription to Capture One Pro. In brief, all you have to do is download and install the new version, using the same license key you have now.
- If you prefer to remain on your current version, we will continue to provide feature updates during the life of Capture One 22.
- You will continue to pay the same price you do today for as long as you remain a subscriber. There will be no change to your billing amount or period.
- Should you choose to cancel your subscription and then wish to return, you will have to start a new subscription at the standard price for Capture One Pro.
I have a perpetual license for version 22 of Capture One for Sony / Nikon / Fujifilm purchased before 18.01.22
- You are eligible for a free upgrade to Capture One Pro, which means that you are able to use any camera brand you like.
- Your current version of Capture One for Sony / Nikon / Fujifilm will continue to work as it is.
- On April 5th, you should have received the email from Capture One with a special upgrade code along with instructions on how to upgrade to Capture One Pro.
- If you prefer to remain on your current version, we will continue to provide feature updates during the life of Capture One 22.
I have a perpetual license for version 21 or older of Capture One for Sony / Nikon / Fujifilm.
- If you wish at some point to upgrade to the latest version of Capture One, you will only be able to upgrade to Capture One Pro 22 (which supports all camera brands).
- Your current version of Capture One for Sony / Nikon / Fujifilm will continue to work as it is.
I have a perpetual license for version 22 of Capture One for Sony / Nikon / Fujifilm, purchased after 18.01.22
- Your version of Capture One for Sony / Nikon / Fujifilm will continue to work as it is.
- We will continue to provide feature updates during the life of Capture One 22.
Questions and Answers
Why are you doing this?
We’re streamlining our existing offering of products so we can focus on our goal to become the most efficient E2E photography and collaboration platform for photographers. For example, next month we are launching Capture One Live, and in the spring you can expect our very first iOS app with Capture One for iPad.
We’ve also listened to feedback from our community and want to make sure our products fit the way you work. One of the things is making sure that you can work on as many types of RAW images as possible, regardless of whether they come from.
What does this mean for your relationships with camera manufacturers like Sony, Nikon & Fujifilm?
We continue to strengthen our very close collaboration with hardware manufacturers and we will continue to add specific profiles for cameras and lenses to Capture One software.
I have a perpetual license for Capture One for Sony / Nikon / Fujifilm 21 or an older version. Will my software continue to work?
Yes, your software will continue to work as it is.
I have a subscription to Capture One for Sony / Nikon / Fujifilm, will I pay more after the upgrade?
No. You will continue to pay the same amount you do now and over the same time period (eg. monthly or annually) for as long as you remain a subscriber.
Am I eligible for a free upgrade?
You are eligible for a free upgrade if you fall under one of the following groups:
- You currently have a subscription for Capture One for Sony / Nikon / Fujifilm.
- You own a perpetual license for Capture One 22 (the latest major release on Dec 9, 2021) for Sony / Nikon / Fujifilm
I am eligible for a free upgrade, what do I do?
You should have received your free upgrade on April 5th. You can see an overview of how to upgrade in this article above.
I am eligible for a free upgrade but I want to stay on my current version. Can I do that?
Yes. While we recommend users upgrade to the latest version where available, you can continue to stay on your current version which will continue to work as it is.
Do I have to claim my free upgrade within a certain time period?
While we recommend you upgrade as soon as possible, the opportunity will be available to you until the release of Capture One 23, expected in the latter part of 2022. You will receive a reminder well before this date.
What will happen to my sessions and catalogs when I move to a new version?
All of these are safe, but will need to be updated if you wish to edit them within Capture One. You can find instructions on how to do this here: Upgrading a Catalog
I am using an Express version, does this impact me?
No changes are being made to our Express product at this stage. Your software will continue to work as it is.
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I'm confused. I just got Capture One and have Fujifilm XT3. The new Capture One says that it now supports all the camera. Then in the other paragraph it says I need a different license? Or at least it sounds that way. Can someone please clarify?
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