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ON1 Photo RAW
ON1 Photo RAW is a raw photo editor for Windows and macOS with AI tools, sold as a one-time licence or subscription. The Photo RAW MAX edition adds plugins for Photoshop and Lightroom; a free trial is offered.
Description of ON1 Photo RAW
ON1 Photo RAW is an all-in-one photo editor from ON1, based in Portland, Oregon. It combines raw processing, AI tools, layers, masks, effects and photo management in one app for Windows and macOS, and ON1 markets it as an alternative to using Lightroom and Photoshop together. For people who stay in Photoshop, the relevant edition is Photo RAW MAX: the product page says MAX includes everything in Photo RAW 2027 plus Restore AI, an AI culling assistant and plugins for Photoshop and Lightroom.
ON1 sells perpetual licences and subscription plans. On 2026-10-30 the product page showed a promotion in which buying Photo RAW 2026 also includes version 2027 when it arrives on November 2, with Photo RAW listed at a sale price of $79.99 and Photo RAW MAX at $129.99, both one-time purchases with higher list prices shown. The store page mentions yearly or monthly subscriptions, but the monthly figure did not render. Because these are one-time or unreadable prices, Toolsfine shows no monthly starting price.
A free trial is offered from the product page. Check that the plugin edition you buy matches your Photoshop version, and note that the sale prices are time-limited. ON1 also sells presets, skies, textures and LUT packs in its store, and bundles that combine the editor with creative packs at sale prices. Version 2027 is announced for November 2.
Features of ON1 Photo RAW
- Raw processing, AI masking and editing tools, layers and photo management in one desktop app.
- Photo RAW MAX adds Photoshop and Lightroom plugins, Restore AI and an AI culling assistant.
- Choice of a perpetual licence or a subscription.
Frequently asked questions
Does ON1 Photo RAW work as a Photoshop plugin?
Yes, in the Photo RAW MAX edition, which the product page says adds plugins for Photoshop and Lightroom.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. The product and store pages offer a free trial; the length was not stated on the pages we read.
Is ON1 a subscription?
Both are offered: one-time licences (MAX was $129.99 on sale on 2026-10-30) and yearly or monthly subscription plans.
Website: https://www.on1.com/products/photo-raw/
Company: ON1
Key facts
ON1 Photo RAW: Windows and macOS raw editor with AI tools; the MAX edition adds Photoshop and Lightroom plugins. One-time licence ($129.99 MAX on sale 2026-10-30) or subscription; free trial.
| Pricing model | Paid |
|---|---|
| Free tier | No free plan |
| Starting price | Not verified |
| Data residency | Not verified |
| Compliance (as stated by vendor) | Not verified |
| Integrations | Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom |
| Public API | Not verified |
| Self-hostable | Not verified |
| Official site | Not verified |
| Can a general AI assistant replace it? | A chatbot cannot process raw files; Photoshop's built-in AI overlaps for generative edits but not for raw culling. |
| Last verified | 2026-10-30 by editor |
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Update history
- 2026-10-30 · ai alternative note updated (editor)
- 2026-10-30 · editor verdict updated (editor)
- 2026-10-30 · integrations updated (editor)
- 2026-10-30 · pricing page url updated (editor)
- 2026-10-30 · free tier updated (editor)
- 2026-10-30 · pricing model updated (editor)
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