Non-subscription photo editing and sharpening software
p.2 #1Non-subscription photo editing and sharpening software
ChicagoJeff wrote:
What non-subscription photo editing and sharpening software products are the FM users running these days?
Capture One Pro (licence) and DxOPureRaw5.
I still use Photoshop CS6 I purchased years ago and still works on Win 11.
Of all the software I use, PureRaw5 provides the highest level of detail, both with and without noise reduction.
I rarely use NX Studio to process raw files of my Nikon bodies; NX Studio is rather effective in reducing LoCA, though.
What non-subscription photo editing and sharpening software products are the FM users running these days?
Capture One Pro (licence) and DxOPureRaw5.
I still use Photoshop CS6 I purchased years ago and still works on Win 11.
Of all the software I use, PureRaw5 provides the highest level of detail, both with and without noise reduction.
I rarely use NX Studio to process raw files of my Nikon bodies; NX Studio is rather effective in reducing LoCA, though.
Mar 22, 2026 at 05:19 AM
p.2 #2Non-subscription photo editing and sharpening software
Photolab is a good and capable image processing program, with great denoising, lens correction, and the capability to export reduced-size dng files, as well as the other formats. They come out with a new version every year. My understanding is that you can upgrade at a reduced price if your program is no more than 2 versions old. For example, you need to have version 8 to be able to upgrade to version 10 at a reduced cost. You can download a trial and use it for 30 days or so for free.
Affinity is now free and is similar to photoshop. You must pay to gain access to AI features.
Affinity is now free and is similar to photoshop. You must pay to gain access to AI features.
Mar 22, 2026 at 06:25 AM
p.2 #3Non-subscription photo editing and sharpening software
Ripolini wrote:
Capture One Pro (licence) and DxOPureRaw5.
I still use Photoshop CS6 I purchased years ago and still works on Win 11.
Of all the software I use, PureRaw5 provides the highest level of detail, both with and without noise reduction.
I rarely use NX Studio to process raw files of my Nikon bodies; NX Studio is rather effective in reducing LoCA, though.
Interesting not about the LoCA and NX Studio. I need to try that out in my photos. Thanks for that tip!
ChicagoJeff wrote
What non-subscription photo editing and sharpening software products are the FM users running these days?I still use Photoshop CS6 I purchased years ago and still works on Win 11.
Of all the software I use, PureRaw5 provides the highest level of detail, both with and without noise reduction.
I rarely use NX Studio to process raw files of my Nikon bodies; NX Studio is rather effective in reducing LoCA, though.
Interesting not about the LoCA and NX Studio. I need to try that out in my photos. Thanks for that tip!
Mar 22, 2026 at 06:41 AM
p.2 #4Non-subscription photo editing and sharpening software
guywithgas wrote:
Interesting not about the LoCA and NX Studio. I need to try that out in my photos. Thanks for that tip!
Here are a couple of examples of LoCA reduction (Zeiss 100/2 Makro-Planar w/open) by using NX Studio:
Interesting not about the LoCA and NX Studio. I need to try that out in my photos. Thanks for that tip!
Here are a couple of examples of LoCA reduction (Zeiss 100/2 Makro-Planar w/open) by using NX Studio:
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Mar 22, 2026 at 07:46 AM
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p.2 #5Non-subscription photo editing and sharpening software
Ripolini wrote:
guywithgas wrote:
Interesting not about the LoCA and NX Studio. I need to try that out in my photos. Thanks for that tip!
Here are a couple of examples of LoCA reduction (Zeiss 100/2 Makro-Planar w/open) by using NX Studio:
Thank you very much for the example photos. Much appreciated. I have used NX studio in the past and definitely will consider where LoCA needs to be addressed. I wish they give DNG output support
guywithgas wrote:
Interesting not about the LoCA and NX Studio. I need to try that out in my photos. Thanks for that tip!
Here are a couple of examples of LoCA reduction (Zeiss 100/2 Makro-Planar w/open) by using NX Studio:
Thank you very much for the example photos. Much appreciated. I have used NX studio in the past and definitely will consider where LoCA needs to be addressed. I wish they give DNG output support
Mar 22, 2026 at 08:16 AM
p.2 #6Non-subscription photo editing and sharpening software
You're welcome.
Mar 22, 2026 at 09:12 AM
p.2 #7Non-subscription photo editing and sharpening software
I'm pleased with ON1 Photo Raw for managing and editing my photo files. I also use the free Affinity app as a replacement for Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Mar 23, 2026 at 10:51 AM