It adds literally 2 or three mouse clicks to my workflow.
#Best free photo editing software for raw images plus#
I use this plus C1 if I want to do anything heavier but finding I rarely need or want to as long as I get things mostly right in camera!įor me it's Lightroom with Iridient X-Transformer as a plug-in ($36). Use the standard 'Sharpening' controls to achieve distinct/sharp edges rather than to enhance the fine details (try Amount 140-240, 'Radius' about 0.3-0.5 and 'Threshold' 0.5 or above dependent on your image noise content).Īs always, theses are just suggestions and your image content and requirements will differ from mine. Use the 'Structure' control (Exposure tab) to enhance the fine details (try 5-20) rather than the normal 'Sharpen' controls. Enhance these details with those adjustments if you can.Īlways make sure that 'Diffraction Correction' is selected under the Lens tab. adjustments are not reducing the contrasts within the details that you are trying to enhance. Try to make sure that your exposure/contrast/curve etc.
I feel like I can never get the sharpening algorithms quite right in C1 while the OOC JPEGs are consistently to my taste.
All of the in-camera adjustments are available there as well (WB adjustments, Film Simulations, Highlight/Shadow/Color Chrome, etc). It's a bit wonky because it uses the camera's own processing engine so you have to tether it to your computer while having the files on memory card/computer hard drive.īut it's great if you want your files to look exactly the way they do in-camera. I agree with everything listed here but also wanted to throw in Fuji's own Fujifilm X RAW Studio. What I will say is prepare for a lot of conflicting answers. I sold my X-E3 as I couldn't stand X-Trans anymore but now Adobe's Enhanced Details is available, I have genuinely considered returning to Fuji and buying an X-T4. It allows me to use Lightroom (which I much prefer over CaptureOne) and it also results in the best quality image. Overall Adobe's enhanced details makes the most sense. In my experience it does not produce as good image quality as the above options as you still get some water colour effect but it works without an extra step and your file sizes stay the same. Irrident X-Transformer - Very good image quality but requires an extra software package and isn't as sharp as Adobe's Enhanced details.ĬaptureOne - A popular choice for those who don't want an extra step. Downside is the processing time per image and the increased file size. Adobe's Enhanced Details - The best in terms of image quality and sharpness.