Develop, Effects, Portrait, and Local are all in tabs with image layers just above them. This makes a HUGE difference for an efficient workflow. (if decide to buy, get an extra 20% off with the code JWPHOTO) The previously separate modules are all in one place now with non-destructive edits. If you’re not sure just download the full version 30 day free trial before you commit to purchasing. Is it worth $80? I think so but ultimately that’s up to you. And they are all non-destructive along with fast switching among them. ON1 has fixed the awkwardness and overlap of the previous modules into an elegant and intuitive workflow with tabs. If it feels too much like work I won’t want to spend time working on my images. They also improved so many little things that it all adds up to being fun to use. It’s even fast enough to use on my aging laptop, which I couldn’t really say for the last update of 2018.

This coupled with the speed gains make it a pleasure to use on a regular basis. Although I loved 2018 for processing images, especially over Lightroom, the new interface for 2019 makes the workflow so much smoother. From the standpoint of usability and performance this is a big jump and is much more worth the price of entry than previous upgrades. It has actually surprised me how much difference I notice with Photo Raw 2019 and how much I like using it over the 2018 version.

That, coupled with a redesigned and simplified workflow make for a refined all-in-one solution that’s really enjoyable to use. With 2019 I’ve found a huge speed increase from my latest 2018 version. My video above highlights what I think are the best and most useful features.

I think they’ve finally incorporated all the best parts of the plug-ins and come up with a unified and intuitive workflow. I’ve been using Photo Raw since it was first released and the ON1 suite of plug-ins before that. I feel like this product has really matured and offers a great all-in-one solution to image editing and management. ON1 Photo Raw 2019 is a major update to the previous version and a welcome one for me.

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