How to install Capture One?

Capture One 20.x is compatible with the earlier 7.x, 8.x, 9.x, 10.x, 11.x and 12.x versions. It is recommended to migrate images from 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x to version 8.x before opening them in 12.x. It is generally recommended that you only install one version of Capture One on any single computer. A single-user license allows up to three activations on computers that you own or of which you are the principal user. The license can be used with both Windows and Mac platforms. Multi-user licenses are also available from the Capture One web shop or from your retailer. Please read minimum system requirements and the release notes carefully before installing Capture One.

Windows

Capture One software includes an easy-to-use installer that will install all the software you need to run the application on a Windows-based computer.

To install the software please follow the procedure below.

1. Log in to your account on the Capture One website using your credentials.

2. Navigate to the Scarica Capture One section in your account to get the latest version or go to the Software Archive to get an earlier Capture One version.

3. Run the executable software install file (.exe).

4. When asked 'Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?', click Yes.

5. Carefully read and accept the license agreement and click Next to continue with the installation.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Capture One will initiate the installation of Microsoft® .NET Framework 4.7 if you do not already have it.

NOTE: It is also possible to install Microsoft® .NET Framework 4.7 manually before installing Capture One.

macOS

Note that there is a single download file suitable for any product variant (Pro, Fujifilm, (for Sony), for Phase One, Cultural Heritage, Enterprise, or Express).

To install the software please follow the procedure below.

1. Log in to your account on the Capture One website using your credentials.

2. Navigate to the Scarica Capture One section in your account to get the latest version or go to the Software Archive to get an earlier Capture One version.

Once the download has started, allow the download to finish. Depending on the data transfer speed set by your internet provider, this may take between a few seconds and a few minutes. When the download is complete, the .dmg file will appear in your browser's download directory.

3. Open the Capture One disk icon (.dmg).

Double click the .dmg file to mount the Capture One application bundle. This may take up to 15-30 seconds, depending on your machine. You may also see a dialog box asking for an action confirmation.

4. Carefully read and accept the license agreement presented.

5. Drag the Capture One icon to the Applications folder.

6. Open Capture One from your Applications folder.

Manual update to the latest version

It is important to keep Capture One software updated. After the activation and registration, you will usually receive a newsletter reminder that an update is ready for download, although it can be more convenient to choose Capture One -> Verifica disponibilità aggiornamenti... (Mac) / Guida -> Verifica disponibilità aggiornamenti... (Windows). You can also schedule an automated update if needed by navigating to Capture One -> Preferences on macOS or Edit -> Preferences on Windows.

If your Capture One application is downloaded from www.captureone.com/account/download, it will always be the latest version. However, you can also download the previous version in the Download Capture One section on your account. The earlier versions of Capture One can be downloaded from the Software Archive.