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Imaging Edge Desktop vs Capture One: catalog facts
Imaging Edge Desktop	Capture One
Free Free software from Sony for owners of its cameras.	Paid Commercial software, sold as a license or subscription.
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS
Made by the camera maker for Sony RAW files Tethered shooting from the computer	Tethered shooting support favored by studio photographers Precise RAW and color handling
Only useful with Sony cameras Closed source	Paid software, often priced higher than mainstream RAW editors Steeper learning curve for casual users
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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