About ON1
Take Photography Further
At ON1, we're passionate about empowering photographers of all levels to unleash their creativity and achieve their vision. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out on your photographic journey, we're here to provide you with the tools and inspiration you need to elevate your craft.
Our mission is simple: to develop innovative software solutions that make editing and managing your photos easier, more efficient, and more enjoyable. With a focus on both simplicity and power, our products are designed to meet the needs of photographers in today's fast-paced digital world.
A Community of Passionate Photographers
ON1 is more than just software. We're a community of like-minded individuals who share a love for photography and a desire to constantly improve our skills. Through our online forums, tutorials, and educational resources, we strive to foster a supportive and inspiring environment where photographers can learn from each other and grow together.
Let's take a walk down memory lane! Choose a year below to see significant events in the history of our company:
ON1, originally onOne Software, was founded in Portland, Oregon by Craig Keudell with just four employees. The company started by acquiring popular Photoshop plug-ins from Extensis and LizardTech — including Genuine Fractals, Mask Pro, and PhotoFrame — kicking off its mission to build easy, effective photo software for photographers.
Industry Recognition Begins
ON1's suite of Photoshop plug-ins starts gaining major attention. In 2008, the company wins the Studio Photography magazine Reader's Choice Award for Best Photoshop Plug-in. This marks the beginning of a streak of accolades that reflects ON1's growing reputation among working photographers.
More Awards & a Leap Into Mobile
In 2009, ON1 wins American Photo's Editor's Choice Award and launches DSLR Camera Remote for iPhone—one of the first apps to wirelessly control DSLR settings and Live View, putting ON1 ahead in mobile photo tech and generating buzz across the industry.
Continued Recognition
ON1's momentum continues with another big win: Digital Photo magazine's Editor's Choice Award. By this point, ON1 had firmly established itself as a go-to brand for powerful, photographer-friendly tools — earning praise for both innovation and ease of use.
Perfect Photo Suite Gets Serious
Perfect Photo Suite 6 launches, combining multiple plug-ins into one cohesive editing experience with layers, effects, and masking—making ON1 a serious standalone editing option.
B&W Editing Arrives
ON1 improves the suite with Perfect Photo Suite 7, enhancing performance and expanding features like Perfect B&W, offering powerful black and white photo processing.
Faster Browsing, Smarter Editing
Perfect Photo Suite 8 rolls out with improved browsing and quick preview options, giving photographers faster, easier access to their images. Its streamlined, non-destructive workflow marks a shift toward a more intuitive editing experience.
Feature Expansion for All Photographers
ON1 follows up with Suite 9, delivering advanced previews, better tool integration, and new features designed for photographers of all levels. It helps bridge the gap between casual users and professionals, strengthening ON1's place in the editing market.
A Unified Editing Experience
ON1 Photo 10 launches as a complete overhaul of the previous Suite, combining the best features in a modern, sleek interface. This year marks a decisive shift toward delivering a unified, standalone editing platform built for photographers.
The Photo RAW Project Begins
The ON1 Photo RAW Project debuts, inviting users to help shape the software from the ground up. Photo RAW launches with fast RAW processing, layers, and a modular UI—setting a new course for ON1 as a full editing system.
Expanding Tools, Growing Momentum
ON1 Photo RAW sees big improvements in 2017—better masking tools, new HDR and panorama features, and major performance gains. ON1 takes big steps toward competing with top-tier editors like Lightroom and gains new traction among professionals.
Listening to the Community
Photo RAW 2018 expands with new AI enhancements and dedicated portrait tools. ON1 also deepens its commitment to community-driven development, releasing frequent updates influenced directly by user feedback from the Photo RAW Project.
Ecosystem Foundations
ON1 introduces ON1 360 and Photo Mobile, laying the groundwork for an integrated editing ecosystem. With syncing between devices and new mobile tools, ON1 starts redefining how photographers manage and edit across platforms.
Cross-Platform Sync and AI Retouching
ON1 360° and new mobile apps officially launch, allowing seamless syncing and editing across desktop and mobile. Portrait AI debuts, providing automatic retouching with professional-level results in seconds.
Raising the Bar with AI
NoNoise AI changes the game in 2021, delivering AI-powered noise reduction that outperforms traditional methods. ON1 also expands plugin compatibility to Capture One, bringing its tools to even more photographers and studios.
Powerful AI Tools Made Simple
Sky Swap AI and Tack Sharp AI join the growing AI suite in ON1 Photo RAW. These tools simplify complex edits without compromising control, further solidifying ON1's commitment to fast, flexible, and user-friendly photography software.
Super Select AI and ON1 Photo RAW MAX
ON1 Photo RAW 2023 introduces Super Select AI, a one-click masking tool that speeds up selective editing. ON1 Photo RAW bundles make it easier for photographers to get all the tools they need with one convenient purchase option.
Smoother, Smarter, Sharper
ON1 continues innovating with Auto Crop AI and Generative Erase, giving users quick, intelligent ways to clean up and frame images. Photo RAW 2024 also sees major speed gains and UI enhancements, improving the user experience across the board.
20 Years Strong
Celebrating 20 years, ON1 releases Photo RAW 2025 with a fresh focus on speed, mobility, and user-shaped AI tools. This milestone release honors ON1's past and looks ahead to a smarter, more connected editing future.
Since our founding in 2005, we've been committed to putting our customers first. We listen to your feedback, incorporate your suggestions, and continually update and improve our products to better serve your needs. Your success is our success, and we're dedicated to helping you achieve your photographic goals.
So whether you're looking to enhance your landscapes, perfect your portraits, or experiment with creative effects, ON1 has you covered. Join us, and together, let's capture the beauty of the world one photo at a time.
Thank you for choosing ON1!
Our Mailing Address
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PO Box 7626
Salem, OR 97303