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Apr 19, 2024 10:35:19   #
camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.
 
I have been thinking of buying this application. If anyone here is using it I would like to get some feedback.
I recently bought their Sky Swap and I have been very happy with the results.

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Apr 19, 2024 10:59:01   #
47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range
 
I’ve bought every version of ON1 PR since 2017 and each year when the software was issued had problems, “not ready for prime time” problems. Then, along came a relatively quick maintenance update that addressed my issues. In 2018, the mid year update required that I buy a more capable GPU. The takeaway is ALWAYS verify your hardware satisfies ON1’s minimum requirements with a tilt toward the “recommended.” Having said that, the 2024 version, even with my aging Dell XPS8700, is relatively fast and perhaps their best effort. I do have minor issues in a couple areas, however. Images that I’ve already edited but want to return to for more take “time” to load into the editor depending on the extent of previous edit. I’ve had occasion to be annoyed a little on the time taken to export an image after editing. Finally, ON1, like a lot of editors, has put emphasis on AI. In the 2024 version, I almost always find for my liking that the auto AI adjustments to be over cooked, i.e. too much sharpening or noise reduction. Like most editors that do a lot, it takes practice and patience, neither of which, i possess a lot of.
I have 32gb mem and a NVIDIA 1050 GPU so my aging computer likely contributes to the “length of time” grumbles. Bottom line, in spite of it all, I still find it very capable and robust and it is my go to for processing RAW except for very minor changes.

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Apr 19, 2024 10:59:56   #
lwerthe1mer Loc: Birmingham, Alabama
 
I’ve been an ON1 user for several years. I previously used Lightroom, which is a superb editing program. Both programs are excellent. ON1 is continuously offering spectacular new features and , in my somewhat educated opinion, provides the features of Lightroom and Photoshop in one program.

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Apr 19, 2024 11:06:48   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
I've used it for at least five years. I find it to be excellent. Like any complex software, learning to use it properly takes a little time. Well worth the money.

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Apr 19, 2024 11:27:40   #
Carla J Loc: Monroe, IA
 
camerapapi wrote:
I have been thinking of buying this application. If anyone here is using it I would like to get some feedback.
I recently bought their Sky Swap and I have been very happy with the results.


I have been using ON1 Photo Raw since 2018. I love the ON1 2024.3. They have just added the new No Noise AI 2024 to the 2024.3 version of ON1 Photo Raw. It really is great at removing noise and deblurring a really old photo. Their support team is great. I have always received a response to any questions I have within 24 hours. They have a lot of videos and courses in the ON 1 Plus Access. I bought the ON1 Photo Raw 2024 stand alone and the ON1 Plus Access. I have used other editing program such as Photoshop Elements, Lightroom, Luminar, etc. I find that ON1 Photo Raw is these most intuitive and easy to learn with the help of all the videos and courses that they have online. I really appreciate the support team and the fact they answer so quickly.
I am not a professional photographer. I have been photographing landscapes for years as I travel for my own fun and enjoyment. Now that I am retired I am enjoying going back through some of my old photos and bringing new life to them. I am also going through old family photos from the late 1890’s through current day. I am putting together a family album to be handed down to the next generations. I find ON1 2024.3 has been great in restoration of some of these old photos and adding names to the photos. This is the only program that I use now.

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Apr 20, 2024 06:55:00   #
camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.
 
Gentlemen, thank you for taking the time to give me your evaluations of ON-1. As I said, my only experience with ON-1 is their Sky Swap application that I have found very useful. I am still learning how to use it.
ON-1 RAW 2024 version has incorporated some very useful features like AI, noise reduction, Sky Swap and something that has been for me a nightmare which is using gradients and masking. I do not "cook" my files during editing and you will find me most of the time using basic adjustments.

AI is something that will find its way into all editing programs. For me it is just another tool although it requires moderation when using it. It is not my intention to use it as my RAW editor, I prefer to use proprietary software, NX Studio for Nikon and OM Workspace for Olympus.
I want to thank you for the courtesies in taking some time to give me your opinions. I do appreciate it very much.

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Apr 20, 2024 17:35:01   #
btbg
 
camerapapi wrote:
I have been thinking of buying this application. If anyone here is using it I would like to get some feedback.
I recently bought their Sky Swap and I have been very happy with the results.


I have 2023. Just watched Scott Kelby's review of 2024 last night. The improvements from 2023 seem to be pretty big. I like the program, but I like it as a plug-in for Photoshop. Be aware that there are two versions, On One 24 raw and On one 24 raw Max. The second version costs more, but is designed to run as a series of plug-ins for Photoshop and Lightroom. I will probably purchase 2024 Max to update my plug-ins because of the advancements they have made over the last year. They are using way more AI, which is probably a good thing for people who do not like doing their own post processing. Pick your version based on what other software you are or are not using. It is a pretty comprehensive suite and I'm sure that there are individuals who prefer it to Photoshop and Lightroom. I am not one of those, but feel it is worth the money as a set of plug-ins. Hope that helps some. Sorry that I have not yet purchased 2024 and am still using 2023.

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Apr 21, 2024 08:31:18   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
I've been tempted but only because of the introductory price. I bought it last year, but I use Luminar Neo now, so no more buying for me. Read reviews and comparisons.

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