Compare software

ON1 Photo RAW vs NX Studio: catalog facts
ON1 Photo RAW	NX Studio
Paid One-time purchase with no subscription required.	Free Downloadable at no cost from Nikon's download center.
Windows, macOS	macOS
Raw processing, organizing and layered editing in one app One-time purchase instead of a subscription	Applies Nikon Picture Controls to RAW files Pixel-shift merge for high-resolution images
Proprietary and paid Frequent yearly versions can mean paying again for upgrades	Built around Nikon cameras and files Closed source
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 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.