Checking out the new 'ON1 Photo RAW MAX 2024 '

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Checking out the new 'ON1 Photo RAW MAX 2024'

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OVERVIEW

ON1 Photo RAW 2024 is a powerful photo editing software that provides photographers with many tools and features to enhance and retouch their images. With a user-friendly interface, it offers advanced editing capabilities, including non-destructive editing, AI-powered adjustments, and precise control over color and tone. It also supports raw files from over 800 cameras and works with JPEG, TIF, PSD, PSB, PNG, and DNG files. It's the go-to choice for professionals and enthusiasts seeking top-notch photos. ON1 Photo RAW 2024 is recommended for photographers and enthusiasts who are not using appications like Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop AND are looking for an additonal application to their work. 

 

ON1 Photo RAW MAX 2024 is highly recommended for photographers and enthusiasts who already are using appications like Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop and are looking for an additonal application to further their work. Previously in version 2023, plugins were sold separately. Now this 2024, all is in! ON1 Photo RAW MAX 2024 Edition includes plugin compatibility so users can launch ON1 tools from inside other editors like Adobe Ps/Lr, Affinity, Apple Photos, and others, for a more flexible workflow. 

The new ON1 Photo RAW MAX 2024.3 edition (aside from the addition of plugin capabilities for seamless integration with Photoshop, Lightroom, Apple Photos and other editors) has the same features as ON1 Photo RAW 2024.3. Users no longer have to purchase plugins separately to launch Effects, NoNoise, Resize and other ON1 apps directly from other editors. The MAX edition has it all --(i) a powerful photo editing software, (ii) plugin capability, (iii) 200 GB of ON1 Cloud Sync for syncing photos across multiple computers, phones, and tablets, and (iv) activation on up to 3 computers instead of 2 makes for an all around tool for all photographers!
 

ON1 Photo RAW MAX 2024

About ON1

ON1 creates world-class photo editing software applications for photographers of all levels. Their mission is to help photographers get the best possible results from their photos in the shortest amount of time. ON1's software is innovative, intuitive, and easy to use. All ON1 staff and employees are dedicated to providing all customers with exceptional support and resources to help them achieve their creative vision.


ON1 Photo RAW MAX 2024 Professional Photoshop & Lightroom Plugins:
 

• NoNoise AI 2024
  
  
• Sky Swap AI 2024
  
  
• Effects AI 2024
  
  
• Portrait AI 2023.5
  
  
• Resize AI 2023.5
  
  
• HDR 2023.5
  

 

MAX Edition Plugins

Applications included in ON1 Photo RAW 2024:
 

• Brilliance AI
  
  
• Organize
  
  
• Develop
  
  
• Mask
  
  
• NoNoise
  
  
• Sky Swap
  
  
• Effects
  
  
• Portrait AI 
  
  
• Resize AI
  
  
• HDR
  
  
• Creative Tools
  
  
• Mobile
  

A Fresh New Look
ON1 Photo RAW 2024 MAX (as with all versions) feature the "newly enhanced", user-friendly experience for both long-time users and newcomers. Its modern, clean interface provides easy access to essential tools while retaining full feature accessibility.
 

Modern User Interface

 

ON1 Photo RAW 2024 MODULES

ON1 Photo RAW 2024 has three (3) modules: (1) Browse, (2) Edit, and (3) Resize. All these 3 modules makes the user focus on one task, which is to have access to what he needs to get the task done. ‘Browse’ module handles file-management operations, ‘Edit’ performs non-destructive pixel editing—in a layered workflow, and ‘Resize’ is used to enlarge images, primarily for printing to large-format printers. 





 

1. BROWSE

'Browse' (default module) is used to navigate through your drives and cloud services to find images, import photos and perform specialized image-combination tasks (i. assembling panoramas, ii. creating high-dynamic range (HDR) images, iii. creating focus-stacked images, and iv. building time-lapse movies from a sequence of photos). 

Browse is powered by a sophisticated indexing system, designed to let the user get access to favorite folders of images quickly; just add a folder to the 'My Catalogs' pane, and it will index photos in the background, allowing for an increased search capabilities and even faster access to most important photos. With 'ON1 Cloud Sync' service the user can easily share a cataloged folder or album with other computers and any of the user's mobile devices. 

 

 

ON1 BROWSE MAIN SCREEN OVERVIEW

    

 

 

• A - Module Selector/More Options/Shortcuts (top left panel)
  
  B  - ON1 Cloud Sync/Cataloged Folder Progress/Open and Close Left Panel
  
  C  - My Catalogs/Browse/Presets Panels
  
  D  - Cataloged Folders/Favorites and Local Drives
  
  E  - Cloud Sync
  
  F  - Albums Pane
  
  G  - Smart Albums Pane
  
  H  - Dates Pane
  
  I  - Recent Pane
  
  J  - Tethered Shooting Pane
  
  K  - View Selector/Preview Size
  
  L  - Search Location
  
  M  - Preview
  
  N  - Breadcrumbs Bar
  
  O  - Search Bar criteria
  
  P  - Sort/Smart Album/Smart Organize/Saved Searches
  
  Q  - Info Pane
  
  R  - Brilliance AI
  
  S  - Metadata Pane
  
  T  - AI Keywords List
  
  U  - EXIF/IPTC/Location Info
  
  V  - Keyword List
  
  W  - Reset All
  

 

 

2. EDIT

‘Edit module’, edits photos in a non-destructive manner, preserving the user’s edits as he works. After an edit the user will see his ‘applied’ edits as he views it in ‘Browse’ . There are various viewing modes. i. Thumbnail, ii. Detail, iii. Filmstrip, iv. Compare and v. Map. 

Inside ‘Edit’ module there are five (5) tabs, with each having specific areas of functionality: i. ‘Develop’ (for basic editing), ii. ‘Effects’ (for stylization), iii. ‘Sky Swap’ (for replacing skies in an image,0 iv. ‘Portrait’ (for retouching portraits), and v. ‘Local’ (for targeted editing of specific areas in your images). 

 

i. Develop

Develop is ON1’s module for performing basic global editing operations: i. adjusting tone and color, ii. removing noise, iii. sharpening,  and iv. applying transforms to a photo. ‘Develop’ is the first phase to start editing photos and now especially with ‘Brilliance AI’s - AI-based automatic adjustments the user can quickly stylize parts of his workflow. The ‘Develop’ tab has four (4) adjustment panes found in the ‘Overall Settings’ panel and all adjustments are applied in the following order:
 

• 1. Brilliance AI
  2. Tone & Color
  3. Noise & Sharpening
  4. Lens Correction
  5. Transform
  

 

1. Brilliance AI
Brilliance AI is new feature that aims to streamline the user’s workflow by  reducing the adjustments he makes to a photo. It is designed to further assist the user so the basic raw processing operations he has to do on a certain photo is reduced. Brilliance AI analyzes the user’s photo and automatically fixes tonal and color issues, apply AI noise reduction and portrait retouching automatically, and targeted local adjustments on specific regions. This feature will also prepare photos in batches, so the editing of each photo isn’t starting from scratch.
 

Color Tone_Brilliance AI

 

Brilliance AI uses artificial intelligence to get most of the difficult work done at the beginning of the editing process, enhancing photos and making them look great, so the user can work on stylization and other localized editing or composite work in Layers. Brilliance AI’s operations are fully non-destructive, the user can go in and remove or further edit any of the adjustments made, and he can also set the defaults for each of the possible operations in the Brilliance AI tab of Photo RAW’s Preferences window. 


2. Tone & Color
This pane adjusts the tonal and color characteristics of an image, letting you correct and enhance exposure, contrast, detail and color. It is split into two sections, Tone and Color, with a Color Profile option at the top of the pane.

 

3. Noise & Sharpening
The 'Noise & Sharpening' pane incorporates the two adjustments that often compete with each other when working on a photo, and that generally need to be balanced in order to achieve satisfactory results in your edits. There are four (4) options for noise reduction and sharpening in the pane, split into tabs: 
 

• Classic - offers Photo RAW’s traditional noise reduction and sharpening settings. 
  
  
• NoNoise AI - uses AI-based machine learning to remove luminance and color noise from photos shot at higher ISOs. 
  
  
• TackSharp AI - AI-based tool (another) that can be used to deblur or sharpen soft photos. It can detect and remove motion blur and will even save out-of-focus shots.
  
  
• Both - includes the NoNoise AI and TackSharp AI tabs, letting you apply AI-based noise reduction and focus-sharpening applications at the same time.
  

The ‘Classic’ sliders are applied in real time on your image, while NoNoise AI and TackSharp AI are applied at the base image level, demosaicing (full color reconstruction) each image from its raw data and applying its noise reduction and sharpening to the base image. Since edits (NoNoise AI and TackSharp AI) are applied at the 'raw level', images should be processed (edited) and then 'applied' --which is why it takes a bit longer to process an image/photo with 'NoNoise' or 'TackSharp' as compared to the 'Classic' method. 

For most images, the 'Classic' option is best used first (unless you know that the images were shot at high enough ISOs that noise will be a problem in your final edit, or that your photo contains soft or out-of-focus details that you wish to correct).


NoNoise AI

'NoNoise AI' tab is in the ‘Noise & Sharpening’ pane. Upon clicking the 'NoNoise AI' tab, Photo RAW automatically analyzes the image and applies ON1’s AI-driven noise-reduction technology, based on the contents of the image. NoNoise initially presents an image at 100% view, with a split screen displaying your original file on the left side, and the denoised version on the right side. 

The advanced AI neural networks behind 'NoNoise AI' works at the deep raw level allowing for the detection and reduction of noise before the raw data is even converted to a photo, preventing noise from propagating further up in the image processing pipeline. As a result, 'NoNoise' can clearly differentiate between what is noise and what are small details, helping to maintain sharper details and reduce false color. 'NoNoise AI' automatically applies noise reduction based on the contents of the image and the user's preferred level of reduction. Of course, if preferred, the user can adjust the amount of noise reduction and detail preservation—as well as add sharpening—by adjusting the sliders in the 'Noise & Sharpening' pane. 

 

The all-new ON1 NoNoise AI 2024 boasts advanced AI models for superior results, especially for astrophotography and wildlife. With a revamped user interface, better performance, and extended camera compatibility, your perfect shot awaits. Plus, with ON1's enhanced AI deblurring model, Tack Sharp AI, enjoy superior motion blur reduction with minimal artifacts. 

 

3. Lens Correction

The 'Lens Correction' pane uses the lens metadata embedded in a photo and searches Photo RAW’s internal lens database for an appropriate profile. If found, the profile will be applied automatically, reducing distortion, color fringing (chromatic aberration) and peripheral fall-off. If preferred, ON1 Photo RAW also allows for manual lens-correction adjustments. Photo RAW detects embedded lens profiles in modern lenses from Panasonic, Fujifilm, Canon, Nikon and Sony. ON1's lens database also has hundreds of profiles for many third-party lenses from companies like Tamron, Sigma, Tokina, Zeiss, Voigtländer and others. It will automatically apply a profile when the camera and lens models are from the same manufacturer.  



5. Transform

'Transform' pane applies distortion and perspective correction to an image, and offers rotation and scaling options as well. These settings can be used to make small adjustments to perspective or distortion. Specific “transformations” can either be: i. Keystone (projects images in an angled surface), ii. Level (works like the ‘Crop’ tool), and iii. Move (adjust the image’s position on the canvas). 



6. Local Adjustments

'Local adjustments' can be used to apply a gradient filter to darken a sky, for example, or to add a more complicated vignette to an image. The user can create as many local adjustments as he needs on an image by clicking on the 'Add Adjustment' button at the top of the 'Local Adjustments' section. (See more on 'Local Adjustments' in v. Local Adjustments) 


 

Apply Local Adjustments Automatically

ii. Effects


'Effects' lets the user create stunning, pro-level photos with ease. It is equipped with 31 filters that can be stacked in any order, and with extensive blending and masking options, 'Effects' is built upon ON1 Photo RAW 2024’s non-destructive editing engine, allowing the user to go from Browse to Develop to Effects and back again, preserving edits, masks and more eliminating the worry of saving all edit versions. 

In a nutshell, the user can:
 

• Add filters in any order (even multiple instances of the same filter).
  
• Move filters up and down the stack.
  
• Use blending options with all or some of the filters and set the opacity of each filter 
  individually.
  
• Selectively apply a filter to specific portions of an image by creating complex masks using any 
  of Photo RAW’s masking tools, including the AI-based tools like the 'Super Select AI' or 'Quick Mask AI' tools. 
  

In addition to creating and using presets, ON1 Photo RAW 2024 allows the user to 'copy and paste'  Edit module settings from one file to another, or alternatively, synchronize the edits on one photo to a group of photos. 

The new ON1 Effects 2024 is the best photo effects software plugin and application that offers unlimited creative possibilities for styling images. ON1 Effects 2024 empowers photographers of all skill levels to achieve professional-looking results in seconds with its expansive library of presets, filters, LUTs, textures, and borders. ON1 Effects can be used as a standalone application or seamlessly integrated as a plugin with popular photo editors like Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, making it an essential tool for any photographer’s workflow.

 

ON1 Effects 2024

 

The Ultimate Photo Effects Software Plugin

Filters

Filters are the building blocks of ON1's 'Effects’. Each filter provided is an 'adjustment type', having more functionality than the Develop panes. All 31 filter types, are added either by: i. Add Filter button found at the top of the Effects tab, or ii. via the Filters pane on the left side of the window. 

 

Users can apply filters in any order, having more than one instance of a filter in the stack. ON 1 Photo RAW, filters can be added, adjusted and removed easily, and they never affect the base image of the user. 
 

Each filter is like a movable, editable layer over the base image you are working on. Effects’ masking tools can be used to apply a filter to only part of an image and can change the blending mode (and opacity of the filter) to alter the way the filter interacts with those above and below it in the stack. When a filter is added via the Filters window, the user can use Photo RAW’s Mask AI technology to select a region in the photo and apply the filter to that area automatically (— without using any of the built-in masking tools.

 

Super Select AI

The Super Select AI tool is a specialized selection tool that lets the user make a selection (or ultiple selections) and automatically apply a local adjustment or any Effects filter to the selected area. 'Super Select AI' tool usage requires, selecting it from the 'Tool Well' and move the cursor over the photo. Photo RAW will display the various regions in the photo as red overlays; clicking on a region will create a selection and change the overlay for that area from red to blue. Hovering over areas/regions for 'additional' selections can also be done. The user just needs to 'hover-click' it. A 'selection' can be removed also by just clicking it the second time. 

After selection of areas desired, the user just needs to choose an option from the 'Apply' pop-up menu in the 'Tool Options bar'. The menu includes a 'Local Adjustment' option, as well as all of the filters found in the Effects tab. Each option in the 'Apply menu' includes all of the styles for that local adjustment or filter. The effects (of each option) can be selected and applied in real time and can be seen as the user scrolls over each of the items. Click 'Add' to 'add' the selected option, and Photo RAW will create that local adjustment or filter and apply the adjustment to the chosen selection. 


The 'Super Select AI' Tool Options bar has two (2) 'Mode menu' options: i. Paint In,  or ii. Paint Out. 'Paint In' will apply the final adjustment to the selection created, while 'Paint Out' will apply the adjustment to the areas to the inverse of the selection (the areas that have not been selected --outside the first selection). 

'Super Select AI' edits are generated automatically, but operate like any other mask created in Photo RAW. There is no limit to use any of the other masking and mask-refinement tools to adjust and refine the finished masks.

 

'Quick Mask AI'

The 'Quick Mask AI' brush functions similarly to the 'Super Select AI' tool, but it is intended only to create selections for the current i. filter, ii. local adjustment, or iii. layer (— creates a mask for those item only). It does not create a new filter pane or local adjustment layer. 

Quick Mask brush usage requires (prior usage), creation of a i. filter in Effects, ii. a local adjustment layer in the Local Tab, or iii. the master layer mask. 

Selecting areas is similar to 'Super Select AI' tool, as the user selects the tool, Photo RAW will display the various regions in the photo as red overlays; clicking on a region will create a selection and change the overlay for that area from red to blue. Hovering over areas/regions for 'additional' selections can also be done. The user just needs to 'hover-click' it. A 'selection' can be removed also by just clicking it the second time. 


The 'Quick Mask AI' Options bar has two (2) options: i. Paint, or ii. Erase. Paint will apply the final adjustment to the selection created with the tool, while 'Erase' will apply the adjustment to the areas to the inverse of the selection (the areas that have not been selected --outside the first selection). Clicking the 'checkmark button' will create the mask and select the 'Refine Brush' so the user can fine-tune the mask. 

The same as 'Super SelectAI' tool, 'Quick Mask' tool are generated automatically, but operate like any other mask created in Photo RAW. There is no limit to use any of the other masking and mask-refinement tools to adjust and refine the finished masks.This means you can use the other masking tools to adjust and refine the finished masks (including the Mask Control options found in the Masking tab of the Properties window)

 

Retouching Tools

The 'Retouch' tool group has a four (4) tools: 
 

• i. Healing Brush
  ii. Prefect Eraser
  iii. Retouch Brush
  iv. Clone Stamp
  

Each tool has different options for removing distractions from photos. The 'Healing Brush' is a non-destructive tool, which means the user can adjust each individual application of the tool at any given time. The remaining tools (ii. Prefect Eraser, iii. Retouch Brush, and iv. Clone Stamp) are destructive, thus the user cannot remove individual operations, but he(the user) can 'reset' all retouching operations from the 'Settings' menu at any time.  

The 'Healing Brush' is designed for removing distractions like dust spots, power lines and unwanted people from your photos, using sophisticated content-aware fill technology. Like the other retouching tools, the user can apply the brush to multiple portions of an image. Again, as mentioned, unlike the other tools, the 'Healing Brush' is fully non-destructive each area where the brush is applied, is individually editable (and removable).

It is used by 'painting over' a distraction and a matching area of the photo will be blended on top to replace it, using 'content-aware technology'. Two markers: red, which is the area that has been removed, and green, which is the area that was used to fill the source. The red / green marker are movable markers and 'when clicked/dragged' moved shows 'content-aware area selection' from the image itself. 
 

The 'Perfect Eraser' can be used to remove distracting elements and blemishes from your image. It (also) uses 'content-aware algorithm' that replaces the 'erased pixels' with a natural-looking result within the boundaries that are painted. Use this tool to 'paint-over' an area to be removed making sure the entire area is covered. A 'red overlay' appears showing the painted-over area. Usually the first attempt does not give a perfect result, so the user just needs to 'paint-over' it again to improve it. Fine tuning can be done by using the 'Retouch Brush'. The content-aware algorithm in ON1 Photo RAW 2024 has been greatly improved for more faster and accurate edits. 

 

The 'Retouch Brush' is used to remove small imperfections like dust or blemishes. The user just needs to 'dab' the brush on areas that contain spots or other imperfections, such as acne, sensor dust, power lines, etc. The tool looks at the neighboring areas in the image and fills in (retouches) the brushed area with an area of similar color and texture. It is best to use the smallest brush size possible and to work by dabbing rather than making large brush strokes. Since 'Retouch Brush' is 'destructive', an unwanted 'dab' can be un-done by the 'Undo' command (Edit > Undo). The Retouch Brush is also great for retouching skin. (See also 'Retouch Brush' images in iv. Portrait AI section)

 

The 'Clone Stamp tool' can be used to replace an area of a photo with an area from a different part. To clone a part of an image, the user should 'press and hold' down 'Alt key' (in Windows --'Option' in Mac) and 'click' (to select) the area desired to be cloned. 'Click and drag' on the desired area to be replaced to apply the clone (to clone-over the desired area to be replaced). 

 

AI Adaptive Presets

An 'adaptive preset' is created via the user's applied/saved masking options (especially when an AI-generated mask is used). This can be either be 'Masking AI' options in 'Effects', 'Local Adjustments' or in the 'Layers' panel. These selected regions can be saved as a 'new preset' (when applied after editing a photo). Thus, 'adaptive presets' are presets that are 'adapted / applied' to a photo based on Photo RAW’s AI models. An 'adaptive preset' is best to created using AI-generated masks. Thus, if created, it will be included in the 'AI Adaptive presets' category. For convenience, ON1 includes a set of adaptive presets with Photo RAW 2024. The user is encouraged to 'add' his own presets to the 'AI Adaptive Presets' category. The awesome new AI Adaptive presets give a one-click solution to tough problems like brightening the subject, darkening the sky, or adding detail to foliage. 

 

Stack Effects

Combine multiple effects to create any possible look. Includes 27 stackable filters and hundreds of presets, borders, and textures.

 

Supercharge Your Photo Style with ON1 Effects

 

Quickly Enhance Detail with ON1 Effects

AI Style Advisor

With the power of AI, Photo RAW can analyze any scene and make recommendations for picking the correct preset. AI Style Advisor is a special preset category of AI-generated presets. Photo RAW's algorithm 'Edit module' pays attention to the type of editing the user performs in all portions of the app, and, over time, it will add and refine adaptive presets to the user's 'My Style' category. These presets will appear based upon the type of photo and the regions within them. The user can view the suggested presets either by running/hovering the mouse over the thumbnails in the preset browser, or by using the 'Quick View Browser'. 

The AI Style Advisor is derived from ON1 development staff's own editing styles and preferences. Users can add his own styles though this needs to be derived from the user's preset choices and may be quite confusing to the new user. 

 

AI Style Advisor

 

iii. Sky Swap

'Sky Swap' makes replacing or enhancing a dull sky a breeze, by automatically detecting the sky in a photo and masking it out. Once the mask has been built, the user can just select a replacement from one of the over 100 skies included with Photo RAW, or he (the user) can or import directly from within the 'Sky tab'. Photo RAW gives the user full control over the mask used to blend the sky and plus allows for the use of any of the other the masking tools to adjust it. 

Skies can not only be blended better with the existing foreground (even blur the sky to simulate a long exposure0 but it can adjust the foreground lighting and color as well as add a reflection of the sky to water found in the foreground. In the 'Edit module', click on the 'Sky' tab. Photo RAW will automatically generate a mask of the sky and open the 'Sky Swap AI' panel. There, the user can choose from multiple categories (Styles) of sky images, ranging from sunsets, storms, night skies and much more. 

 

ON1 has included 231 skies of which 125 of the built-in skies are sourced from OcuDrone, a leading provider of ultra-high resolution aerial images. ON1's Sky Swap AI 2023.5 combines machine learning with amazing curated skies eliminating the need for complex masks and layers that are needed in other editing apps. 
 

ON1 brings the power of Sky Swap AI into every user's workflow. Whether in Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Lightroom Classic, Capture One, Affinity Photo, Corel Paintshop Pro, and Apple Photos, ON1 Photo RAW 2024 MAX users have seamless access to it.



iv. Portrait AI

Flawless retouching is just a click away with ON1 Portrait AI. Machine learning finds every face in your photo and makes them look great, automatically.
 

'Portrait AI' was designed to help 'retouch' faces quickly and naturally with as little user intervention as possible. In the 'Portrait tab', Photo RAW's AI will automatically find each face in a photo, analyses them individually, and adds just the right amount of retouching automatically. Of course the user has full control over all aspects of retouching and finishing. Each face in a photo has independent settings and adjustments. The user can manually adjust eye and mouth positions in each face, paint to refine the skin mask and use brushes to remove blemishes.


Portrait AI’s skin retouching uses 'frequency-separation' techniques, which help to maintain natural skin texture while reducing color and tonal changes across the skin creating flawless, natural-looking skin. The 'Portrait pane' that contains settings for adjusting the skin, eyes and mouth in a face. Each face in a photo has its own pane, allowing for each face to be individually adjusted. 
 

In addition, 'Portrait AI 2023.5' can correct common errors in lens choice and lighting by adding fill-light to brighten the face or resculpt the face to thin the jawline. The 'eye size' on each individual face can also be adjusted. The whites of eyes can be brightened and the iris can be sharpened, and there are automatic red eye removal options as well. The 'smile' of a face can be 'brightened" and the color and saturation of the lips adjusted to the user preferrence. The 'Masking Brush' can be used to paint skin 'in' or 'out. 

 

How to Retouch a Portrait in ON1 Portrait AI

 

ON1 Portrait AI Edits are Non-Destructive
All adjustments and edits are non-destructive. Users can re-edit them later and the original photo is not altered.

 

v. Local Adjustments

In ON1 Photo RAW 2024, 'Local adjustments' can be made to certain parts of an image easily. These are called 'localized editing adjustments'. These adjustments can be made with any of the primary masking tools, or with the 'Super Select AI'tool. The 'Mask AI' selection feature in the 'Masking Options' area of each adjustment pane can also be used. The user can add his preferred number of local adjustments (as many as he wants) by clicking the 'Add Adjustment' button at the top of the 'Local Adjustments' section. 

In principle, 'Local adjustments' is a 'mask' that is applied to a portion of your image. This 'mask' (local adjustment) can be adjusted in both blending modes and the luminosity options in the Local tabs. Among the operations that can performed with local adjustments include: i. tone (exposure, contrast, highlights and shadows, detail), ii. color (white balance, saturation and vibrance) and iii. detail (structure and noise). Each local adjustment layer can have completely different settings and work on different parts of the image. 'Local adjustments' can also be used to: 

i. paint with color over part of a photo, and 
ii. to perform specialized tasks such as skin retouching or to replace the color of an object. 

Like the rest of the Edit module, local adjustments are independent from the Develop, Effects, Sky Swap and Portrait tabs; user's can create a local adjustment while working in Develop, switch to Effects, and local adjustments remain intact.

 

 

3. RESIZE

'Resize' is the concept of resolution on demand. 'Resize' should be used as one of the last steps in a workflow before printing. The user can start with a modest size file (which makes editing faster and takes less hard drive space and memory then when ready to output the file, enlarge it with 'Resize' to the desired size and sharpen it for output. Through this, the user doesn't have to keep multiple versions of a file at different print sizes. ON1 Resize AI 2023.5, the next-generation AI image resizer, give photographers the highest quality photo enlargements he needs for his workflow. This super-resolution photo resizer software will allow any photographer to enlarge photos while quickly maintaining and recovering incredible detail and sharpness.

 

 

In 2023.5, ON1 added a machine-learning model, 'Face Recovery' that detects small faces and enhances them with realistic detail. It's perfect for old group photos or when the need arises that just one person must be cropped out of a photo. ON1's photo resizer software can virtually reconstruct a face from modest details to realistic features and textures. User  can turn this feature on or off for each face as well as control the overall strength to blend best with the original photo.
 

Extraordinary AI Face Recovery Tech in ON1 Resize AI

 

A Fully Integrated Photo Resizer Software in Photo RAW

A ‘resized’ photo, (as the word ‘resize’ implies) creates a new -- scaled file (resized), usually intended for printing. ‘Resize’ creates a copy of the image (generally saved in the .PSD format) and saves that to the same directory as the user’s original image.




ON1 Photo RAW for Mobile

ON1 Photo RAW for Mobile offers 'Pro-Grade' mobile photo editing! It is free of charge and anyone can download it via Google PlayStore or the Apple App Store. The camera captures pro-grade raw format photos with all the manual controls you need. Users can edit anywhere too; adjust color and tone using the same raw processing engine like a desktop version of ON1 Photo RAW. 

ON1 Photo RAW 2024 owners can unlock all features in the mobile version, except ON1 Cloud Sync which is only available in the 'MAX' version and ON1 Everything subscription plan. This allows syncing photos, edits, and extras across computers and photos and edits to mobile devices.

 

 

 

Latest version release is ON1 Photo RAW MAX 2024  version 2024.3 (18.3.0.15302) 
(April 9, 2024)

    

 

Note: This update adds several new features, solves late-breaking bugs and improves stability.

WHAT'S NEW:
 

• Improved AI Noise Reduction Models
  
  Powerful, natural results with the new models. We have made big strides in astrophotography and wildlife with better noise reduction and fewer artifacts. 
  
  
• Improved AI Deblurring Model
  
  Tack-Sharp is even better with an improved AI model that reduces motion blur and produces fewer artifacts. 
  
  
• Improved Export Performance
  
  We have figured out how to keep the GPU fed faster, leading to up to 2x faster batch export performance.
  
  
• More Flexible UI
  
  Now, you can reorder or hide tabs in the interface to customize it for you. In Browse, you can also hide panes you don’t use frequently. We have also added some polish, like making the color wheels larger and resizable.
  
  
• We have improved support for linear RAW files like ProRAW DNGs from Apple iPhones and other mobile phones and some in-camera modes.
  
  
  
• Bug Fixes
  

Added support for several new cameras:
 

• Canon EOS R100
  
• Fujifilm X100VI
  
• Leica SL3
  
• OM System OM-1 Mark II
  
• Sony a9 III
  

Added lens profiles for these lenses:
 

• 7Artisans 35mm f/0.95
  
• Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM +2x III extender
  
• Canon IXY 220F & compatibles
  
• Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM
  
• Canon RF 28-70mm F2 L USM
  
• Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM
  
• Mamiya 120mm f/32.0-4.0
  
• Mamiya 150mm f/32.0-3.5
  
• Mamiya 35mm f/22.0-3.5
  
• NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
  
• NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8
  
• NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S
  
• Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G
  
• Olympus Zuiko Digital 70-300mm F4.0-5.6
  
• ...and more! See full release HERE
  

Important Notice to all NVIDIA™ GPU Users
A driver is available for many NVIDIA™ GPUs that solves a crash in ON1 apps. It is highly recommended users install this update. To get the latest driver for NVIDIA™ GPU, visit https://www.nvidia.com/download/index.aspx  or use the check for updates feature in the GeForce™ Experience application. Be sure to use the GeForce Game Ready driver 536.23 or later. While this driver has been available since June of 2023, ON1 still sees many users with outdated drivers.


The New ON1 Photo RAW 2024.3 is HERE





 

PERTINENT LINKS

 

ON1 Photo RAW Product Site

ON1 Photo RAW for Mobile

All Products_ON1

ON1 Free Trials

ON1 Blog

ON1 Press Releases

ON1 on Instagram

ON1 on YouTube

ON1 on Pinterest

 

PRICING

As compared to the other popular brands mentioned below (alternatives), ON1 Photo RAW MAX 2024 is not that expensive pricing starts at $69.99 for the Standard version and $139.99 for the MAX version. Users don’t have to get a subscription and there’s even a free trial that gives plenty of time to try it out before deciding. ON1 Photo Raw 2024, including the MAX version, is still available as a perpetual license that anyone can buy outright. 

 

 

Alternatives to ON1 Photo RAW 2024


DxO PhotoLab 7 Elite / DxO PhotoLab7 is priced at *$229. See HERE


Capture One PRO is priced at *$299. See HERE


Luminar Neo Lifetime / Perpetual License is priced at *$89. See HERE


Adobe Lightroom
See HERE


Adobe Photoshop
See HERE

 

FINAL WORD

Checking out ON1 Photo RAW 2024 was exciting as the tools that I frequently use in version 2020 are now super-charged! I for one like very much 'Effects' and the 'Mask' option tools. I had more output from tinkering with ON1 Photo RAW 2024 than my usage of Photoshop CS6 in one sitting. Really had fun tinkering with them. ON1 Photo RAW 2024 delivers very good output results. The 'Effects', 'filters', and 'presets' alone are one of the best out there (if not the best). It is the most comprehensive all-in-one photo organizer, editor and effects tool on the market.

I did not compare ON1 Photo RAW 2024 / MAX with other apps because honestly, it is very tiresome to do it plus I have an outdated version of Lightroom and Photoshop so comparing ON1 Photo RAW 2024 to them is not quite right. I have used ON1 Photo RAW 2020 / ON1 Effects 2020 for a time and this version 2024 is way ahead specifically in 'NoNoise', 'Portrait', 'Effects' and of course 'Resize'. Plus the speed for a user to finish his edit is much faster than version 2020. The revamped interface is far better and tools are there at your disposal unlike in version 2020 I had to open the user guide often to check where this tool is and the settings for this and that. The utilization of AI really did make it better though users beware of the system requirements. The usage of AI is better tailored for a minimum 8gb (or above --256bit) of GPU ram and 16gb (or above System ram). RAM adjustments (in the Edit> Preferences) can be made to balance usage but low-end GPU's will make the program suffer if he uses the ON1 stock settings. GPU render should always be on.

ON1 Photo RAW 2024 is ‘perhaps’ the ultimate all-in-one photo editor. It can browse your photos and organize them into catalogs faster than it’s predecessor, process and enhance raw files alongside regular JPEGs and TIFFs plus it has a numerous different special effects and presets for the user to select and use. The AI modules extensively gives a better touch on masking, enhancements and subject recognition. The “all-in” inclusion of the plug-ins in this version a great help for those who are already using Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop or other raw editing software. The non-destructive workflow is a great factor as it preserves the user’s edits and allows for reverting and changing anything anytime. Some sites dub it as a "Lightroom Killer" well hmmm...still a no (or can't agree to that yet). Adobe's improved versions are still a favorite and most widely used. 

For enthusiasts who are dead serious about editing on a whole new level or want to have a faster and easier workflow, I’d recommend ON1 Photo RAW 2024 or ON1 Photo RAW MAX 2024. As a "single-do-it all image editing package", ON1 Photo RAW 2024 gives the user his money's worth. Everything is there in one place! It can do all that you can ever need for processing and editing photos. Of course, intermediate and advanced users will argue that a certain app is better at processing this or do one of the functions slightly better but a collective tool bunched in one application? That is something!

For a beginner it may be confusing at first (and even during subsequent usages) but the effort of having and using it is worth it, especially with the included effects filters and presets. The learning curve is not that steep and ON1 has tons of tutorials and even lessons in their site so anyone with an ON1 account can download them and use them to further using ON1 Photo RAW.

ON1 Photo RAW 2024 Standard / ON1 Photo RAW MAX 2024 is definitely recommended and for keeps!

Cheers guys!

[jasonX]

ADDITIONAL

I previously mentioned that I have outdated Adobe products (Photoshop CS6 --not anymore supported in ON1 Photo RAW 2024). I updated recently to Adobe Photoshop cc 2019 (which is supported by this ON1 version) and here are some images to show that the plugins work both ways. 
 

Cheers!