ON1 Photo RAW 2026 Is Here — and So Are the Winners of the “Countdown to Launch” Challenge!

The wait is over — ON1 Photo RAW 2026 has officially arrived! 🎉
To celebrate, we hosted our “Countdown to Launch” Social Challenge, inviting photographers from around the world to share their favorite images edited with ON1 Photo RAW 2025.

The results were incredible. From vibrant portraits to breathtaking landscapes, your creativity and technical skill blew us away. Here are the standout winners who captured the spirit of this year’s launch:

1st Place

Mike Hardisty – “Stillness in the Cathedral”

📍 Chester Cathedral, United Kingdom

Mike’s photograph captures a moment of calm reflection inside the grandeur of Chester Cathedral. The empty space and lone figure evoke a quiet sense of reverence — made even more striking through skillful HDR blending and subtle dynamic contrast.

2nd Place

Gabparris – “Harvest Moon 2025”

Captured just minutes after the moon reached 99.9% fullness, this serene image by Gabparris showcases the quiet magic of the early morning sky. Using a Nikon D7500 with a Sigma 150–600mm lens, Gab masterfully balanced detail, tone, and atmosphere — showing how ON1 helps bring natural beauty to life.

“Harvest Moon 2025… taken at 5AM, just a few mins after it was 99.9% full.”

3rd Place

Adrien Patané – “Epic Views & Windy Landscapes”

📍 Sugarloaf Rock, Margaret River, Western Australia

Adrien’s dramatic capture of Sugarloaf Rock brings the rugged beauty of Western Australia’s coastline to life. The striking light, soft water, and balanced tones make this a standout landscape — an excellent example of how ON1 Photo RAW empowers photographers to reveal every layer of a scene.

“An iconic view off the coast of Western Australia in the stunning Margaret River region.”

Honorable Mention

Chris Baker – “Summer of Love”

📍 Goodwood Revival 2025 – Chichester, UK

Chris captured pure energy and nostalgia at one of the UK’s most iconic retro motorsport events, Goodwood Revival 2025. The year’s theme, “Summer of Love,” inspired this beautiful, free-spirited portrait of a dancer lost in the moment — radiating movement, emotion, and timeless color.

“A favourite from Goodwood Revival 2025 — the UK’s iconic retro motorsport weekend. This year’s theme was ‘Summer Of Love’ and this dancer was really getting into the vibe.”

✨ Thank You to Our ON1 Community!

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in the Countdown to Launch Challenge — your creativity continues to inspire us every day.

Now that ON1 Photo RAW 2026 is here, it’s your turn to explore the new tools, push your creativity further, and show us what’s next.

Stay Tuned for Our Biggest Challenge yet coming this month!

👉 Share your latest edits using #ON1pics and #PhotoRAW2026 for a chance to be featured in future community highlights!