This is a curated list of over 700 free Capture One tutorials from the best Capture One experts: Paul Reiffer, Image Alchemist, Walter Rowe, Studio Builder, Thomas Fitzgerald, Fstoppers, Capture One developers, and many more!
All tutorials are organized into 41 sections, covering everything from beginner’s guides and essential adjustments to advanced color grading techniques and professional Capture One workflows.
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Part I. Capture One Basics
1. Getting Started with Capture One
- Get Started with Capture One by Capture One
- Starter’s guide: Go from import to export by Capture One
- A Beginners Guide to Editing with Capture One for Portraits by Fstoppers
- Capture One For Beginners – Getting Started – Tutorial by Simon Songhurs
- Capture One Tutorial for Beginners by Ronnix Photography
2. Migrating from Lightroom
- Importing a Lightroom catalog by Capture One
- Migrating Lightroom Catalogs to Capture One by Walter Rowe
- 10 killer tips for switching from Lightroom to Capture One by Capture One
- Capture One vs Lightroom: Why the Brightness Slider Sets Them Apart by Studio Builder
- Making Capture One 20 Look Like Lightroom: For the Newbie by The Phoblographer
3. Interface and Workspace Customization
- Interface Explained by Capture One
- Capture One Workspace by Image Alchemist
- Five Ideas for Your Capture One Workspace by AlexOnRAW
- How I Setup My Capture One Workspace by Studio Builder
- Now is Perfect Time to Customize Capture One Pro Tools by The Digital Story
- Customise the Capture One Interface by thomas fitzgerald
4. Importing and Organizing Images
- Importing and organizing your photos by Capture One
- The Guide to Importing Images in Capture One by Camera Lessons Online
- Importing Images Into Capture One by Image Alchemist
- Importing Aperture RAW+JPG Stacks Into Capture One Catalogs by Walter Rowe
- Importing & Organizing Photos in Capture One Pro 9 (Podcast 537) by Martin Bailey
5. Sessions vs Catalogs
- Catalogs vs Sessions – Live Editing – Capture One with David Grover by Paul Reiffer
- Unlock the Power of Sessions by Capture One
- Migrating Images from Catalogs to Sessions in Capture One by Walter Rowe
- Why I Use Sessions with Capture One Pro by Scott Williams Photography
- Catalog or Session in Capture One Pro? by The Digital Story
- Catalogs Explained by Image Alchemist
6. Keyboard Shortcuts
- Customizing Shortcuts by Capture One
- Five Ideas for Style Shortcuts in Capture One by AlexOnRAW
- Capture One 21 – Speed Edit Keyboard Shortcuts by Walter Rowe
- You Should Really Be Using Keyboard Shortcuts: Capture One in One Minute by Camera Lessons Online
- Custom Keyboard Shortcuts: Capture One in One Minue by Camera Lessons Online
7. Culling and Rating Images
- Faster Culling by Capture One
- Best tips for collaborating in Capture One by Capture One
- Capture One 20 – Session Culling & Rating Tutorial – Part 1 by Kasia Zmokla
- Capture One 20 – Session Culling & Rating Tutorial – Part 2 by Kasia Zmokla
- Capture One In 2 Minutes – Culling Images Faster Using Loupe and Focus Masking by Scott Detweiler
Part II. Image Editing Tools
8. Composition Tools (Crop, Rotation, Keystone)
- Introduction to Crop by Capture One
- Ai Crop by Capture One
- Hidden Features of Crop in Capture One by AlexOnRAW
- How To Show Grid While Cropping by Walter Rowe
- Capture One Pro Tips – Keystone Tool & Perspective Correction by Paul Reiffer
9. Exposure and Contrast
- Understanding exposure and contrast by Capture One
- Capture One Pro Tips – Brightness and Exposure Tools & Warnings by Paul Reiffer
- Optimizing the Contrast with Levels by AlexOnRAW
- How to Match Color and Exposure Easily Across Multiple Images Using Capture One by Fstoppers
- Capture One Basics – Exposure Tools & Controls by thomas fitzgerald
10. White Balance
- Capture One White Balance by Image Alchemist
- Using Saturation to Set White Balance in Capture One by AlexOnRAW
- NextGen Styles for Capture One – Adjust the White Balance Automatically and Apply AI Color Gradings by AlexOnRAW
- PHOTO EDITING BASICS: How to get the WHITE BALANCE RIGHT in Capture One by Kasia Zmokla
- Correcting Mixed Lighting with Capture One Pro by The Digital Story
- Portrait Photography Tutorial: Perfect Skin Tones and Tough White Balance by The Phoblographer
11. High Dynamic Range
- HDR Merge by Capture One
- Introduction to High Dynamic Range by Capture One
- Capture One 22 Overview: HDR Merge, Panorama Stitch, Auto Rotate by AlexOnRAW
- Capture One High Dynamic Range by Image Alchemist
- Capture One 22 Panoramic Stitching and HDR Merge by Walter Rowe
12. Clarity and Sharpening
- Introduction to Clarity by Capture One
- Understanding the Capture One Sharpening Tool. Finding the Right Sharpening Settings by AlexOnRAW
- Capture One Clarity by Image Alchemist
- Capture One Pro Tips – Clarity, Structure & Sharpening Tools by Paul Reiffer
- 4 ways of SHARPENING images in Capture One Pro + NOISE REDUCTION by Kasia Zmokla
13. Lens Correction
- Capture One LENS CORRECTION – How to fix Chromatic Aberration, Purple Fringing and Lens Vignetting by Kasia Zmokla
- Live Editing Sessions – Capture One 22 – 6th January 2022 (HDR, Curves, Lens Corrections, Cityscape) by Paul Reiffer
- Live Editing Sessions – Capture One: 1st March 2022 (Drone, Lens Corrections, Color Balance) by Paul Reiffer
14. Color Editor
- Introduction to the Color Editor by Capture One
- Your guide to the Color Editor by Capture One
- Hidden Features of Color Editor in Capture One by AlexOnRAW
- The Color Editor Masterclass, with Paul Reiffer by Capture One
- An Undiscovered Feature of Color Editor in Capture One by AlexOnRAW
15. Curves and Levels
- The Curves and Levels masterclass by Capture One
- Capture One Pro – All About Levels by Emil von Maltitz
- Capture One Pro – Understanding Curves by Emil von Maltitz
- Capture One Techniques – Using Levels in Layers by AlexOnRAW
- The #1 Secret on How to Use CURVES Effectively in Capture One 22 by Andrea Livieri
16. Layers and Masking
- Using Layers (Part 1) by Capture One
- Using Layers (Part 2) by Capture One
- Hidden Features of Layers in Capture One by AlexOnRAW
- How to use AI Masking by Capture One
- Capture One Pro Tips – Luma Ranges & Advanced Masking by Paul Reiffer
17. Healing and Cloning
- Healing and Cloning by Capture One
- Introduction to the Draw Healing Mask Cursor by Capture One
- Introduction to the Draw Cloning Mask Cursor by Capture One
- Capture One Pro Tips – New Healing Mask and Cloning Tools – 20.1 by Paul Reiffer
- How to Remove Objects with the Healing Brush: Capture One in One Minute by Camera Lessons Online
18. Noise Reduction
- Removing noise with Noise Reduction in Capture One by AlexOnRAW
- 4 ways of SHARPENING images in Capture One Pro + NOISE REDUCTION by Kasia Zmokla
- Live Editing Sessions – Capture One 10th June 2021 (Exposure, Layers, Noise, Sharpening, Luma Range) by Paul Reiffer
- Live Editing Sessions – Capture One : 4th June 2024 (Architecture, Light Rays, Noise, Masking) by Paul Reiffer
19. Dehaze
- Dehaze by Capture One
- Capture One Pro Tips – Dehaze & Contrast Improvements with Levels + Curves by Paul Reiffer
- Enhancing Portraits with Dehaze in Capture One by AlexOnRAW
- Capture One 21 – Negative Dehaze for Skin Color Smoothing by Walter Rowe
- Capture One 21 All New Features – Dehaze, Speed Edit, ProStandard Profiles, Improved Import and more by AlexOnRAW
Part III. Color Grading
20. Color Grading Techniques
- Color grading and color editing by Capture One
- Capture One Color Correction and Color Grading Techniques by AlexOnRAW
- Skin tones and color grading with Zoe Noble by Capture One
- Preparing Images for Color Grading in Capture One by AlexOnRAW
- If You Learn How To Use The CURVES Tool For Your Color Grading, You Can Do Almost ANYTHING! by Dunna Did It
21. Black & White Conversion
- Edit with Black & White by Capture One
- Black & White edit by Capture One
- Capture One – Black and White Conversion by Scott Detweiler
- Creating stunning black and white images in Capture One Pro (Podcast 606) by Martin Bailey
- Capture One Hidden Features – B&W in Layers and Skip Copying Layers by AlexOnRAW
22. LUTs and Film Simulations
- How To Use LUT In Capture One
- ON1 Effects Plugin for Capture One Review
- Live Editing Sessions – Capture One 5th August 2021 (Colour Grading, LUTs, Levels, Curves & Sunsets) by Paul Reiffer
- How to Turn Off Fujifilm Film Simulation in Capture One 12? by AlexOnRAW
- How to use Fujifilm Film Simulations in Capture One 12 by Fstoppers
Part IV. Batch Editing
23. Copying and Applying Adjustments or Copy and Apply or batch editing
- Batch Editing in Capture One Best Practices by AlexOnRAW
- Introduction to the Adjustments Clipboard by Capture One
- Introduction to Smart Adjustments by Capture One
- Batch Portrait Editing in Capture One using AI Masks and Smart Adjustments by AlexOnRAW
- Fast Editing with Style Brushes in Capture One Pro by The Digital Story
- New Smart Adjustments Tool is AMAZING | Capture One Pro 23 by Studio Builder
24. Creating Styles and Presets
- Boost your creativity with Styles and Presets by Capture One
- Hidden Features of Styles in Capture One by AlexOnRAW
- Working with Styles by Capture One
- Creating Superior Styles in Capture One by AlexOnRAW
- Capture One Pro Tips – Creating User Styles & Presets by Paul Reiffer
25. Using Style Brushes
- Style Brushes by Capture One
- Creating Style Brushes in Capture One by AlexOnRAW
- Capture One 21 14.1 Review: Style Brushes and Import Viewer by AlexOnRAW
- Capture One 21: STYLES & STYLE BRUSHES by Kasia Zmokla
- Capture One 21 – STYLE BRUSHES for Landscape Edits (and when to use them) by Kasia Zmokla
- Capture One Tutorial – Style Brush [Tips & Tricks] by Scott Detweiler
Part V. Working with Portraits
26. Skin Tone Adjustments
- Adjusting Skin Tone in Capture One by AlexOnRAW
- Skin tones and color grading with Zoe Noble by Capture One
- Capture One Techniques – Skin Tone Hidden Features by AlexOnRAW
- Perfecting skin tones by Capture One
- 4 Ways to Use the Skin Tone Tool in Capture One Pro by Studio Builder
27. Portrait Editing
- Portrait photography workflows with Mark Mann by Capture One
- Batch Portrait Editing in Capture One using AI Masks and Smart Adjustments by AlexOnRAW
- Portrait editing at its finest by Capture One
- Using LAB in Capture One for Portraits by AlexOnRAW
- Capture One 23 NEW Portrait Editing Features Tutorial by Eli Infante
Part VI. Landscape and Nature Photography
28. Landscape Editing Techniques
- Capturing HDR for Landscapes with Rachel Jones Ross by Capture One
- Landscape photo editing in Capture One Tutorial: TOP TIPS! by Andrew Lanxon Photography
- Landscape edit by Capture One
- Dodge and Burn in Capture One – Make Your Landscape Photos Look 3D by Andrea Livieri
- The Real Reason I Use Capture One to Edit Landscape Photos by Mark Denney
29. Wildlife Photography Editing
- Processing a Wildlife Image in Capture One by Anthony Morganti
- Capture One 23 – Bird Photography Editing Session by Felix Tonio
- Wildlife in Capture One 20 by Anthony Morganti
- Capture One – Full Wildlife Editing Workflow by Felix Tonio
- Live Editing Sessions – Capture One : 25th June 2024 (Wildlife, Contrast, Curves, Levels Sharpening) by Paul Reiffer
Part VII. Specialized Photography Genres
30. Wedding Photography
- A to B wedding workflow by Capture One
- Editing Wedding Photography in Capture One 23 by Taylor Jackson Wedding Photography
- Make Your Brides’ and Grooms’ Skin Look Perfect With Capture One by Fstoppers
- How wedding photographer Alessandro Galatoli transformed his workflow with Capture One for iPad by Capture One
- COLORGRADE YOUR WEDDING IMAGES AND MORE IN CAPTURE ONE USING TJD MARQUA PRESETS by Joey Dutch
- Capture One Wedding Edits Part 1 + Free Styles by Scott Williams Photography
- Capture One Wedding Edits Part 2 + Free Styles by Scott Williams Photography
- Capture One Wedding Edits Part 3 + Free Styles by Scott Williams Photography
31. Fashion and Beauty Photography
- Beauty Editorial Edit in Capture One Pro & Adobe Photoshop [BTE] by Joey Dutch
- Live beauty shoot with Dariane Sanche by Capture One
- How to Retouch Beauty Images in Capture One and Photoshop by Fstoppers
- High-End Beauty Retouch In Photoshop And Capture One Pro From Start To Finish by Prince Meyson
- Dark Skin Beauty Retouching Tutorial In Photoshop And Capture One Pro by Prince Meyson
32. Product Photography
- Live Product Shoot with Taylor Brumfield by Capture One
- Product photography workflow with Zoe Noble by Capture One
- Live Product Shoot with Taylor Brumfield by Capture One
Part VIII. Image Export
33. Export Settings
- Improving your efficiency – Export by Capture One
- Hidden Features of Export in Capture One by AlexOnRAW
- Exporting Photos by Capture One
- Capture One Export by Image Alchemist
- How to CROP, SHARPEN & EXPORT photos for INSTAGRAM with Capture One Pro by Kasia Zmokla
34. Printing in Capture One
- Soft Proofing in Capture One / How To Preview Prints Before Printing by Todd Dominey
- Tips for Better Prints / Get More Out of Your Printer! by Todd Dominey
- How to fix dark, muddy photography prints by Todd Dominey
- Printing in Capture One by Walter Rowe
- Fine Art Printing through Capture One – Fotospeed | Paper for Fine Art & Photography by Fotospeed
- Soft Proofing for Print in Capture One Pro and Photoshop (Podcast 575) by Martin Bailey
- Exporting and Printing Images in Capture One Pro (Podcast 538) by Martin Bailey
- Live Editing Sessions – Capture One – 4th March 2021 (Including Soft Proofing and ICC Profiling) by Paul Reiffer
35. Backup Strategies
- Backup Your Catalog by Image Alchemist
- Live Editing Sessions – Capture One – 25th February 2021 (+ Backup, Storage & Field Organisation) by Paul Reiffer
- NEVER Lose Your Images with This Backup System by Studio Builder
- How to Backup Images Upon Importing: Capture One in One Minute by Camera Lessons Online
- Time Machine Backup To Synology NAS by Image Alchemist
36. Metadata and Keywords
- Capture One – How To Sync Empty Metadata Fields by Walter Rowe
- Using Keywords in Capture One by Image Alchemist
- Using Metadata in Capture One by Image Alchemist
- Difference Between Keyword Libraries in Capture One by AlexOnRAW
- Export Metadata: Capture One in One Minute by Camera Lessons Online
- Capture One In 2 Minutes – Metadata Presets. Why to make them and how to use them. by Scott Detweiler
- Sync Metadata Between Photo Mechanic And Capture One by Image Alchemist
Part IX. Tethered Shooting
37. Tethered Shooting
- Enhance your tethered workflow by Capture One
- Capture One for iPad Tethered Workflow by Capture One
- Improve your tethered workflow by Capture One
- Five top Capture One Pro tools for tethered photography by Capture One
- Tethered Product Photography with Capture One Pro for Better Efficiency by The Digital Story
- Advanced tethered workflow by Capture One
38. Working with Capture One Live
- Capture One Live by Capture One
- Capture One Live shoot with Yaneck Wasio by Capture One
- Working as a reviewer in Capture One Live by Capture One
- How Quentin Decaillet delivers images faster with Capture One Live by Capture One
- 8 reasons to use Capture One Live on your next shoot by Capture One
- How fashion photographer MOJA collaborates better using Capture One Live by Capture One
- Capturing the punk with Capture One Live for mobile by Capture One
- Live Editing Sessions – Capture One Live Online! : 1st February 2022 (Sharing, Hot Pixels, Luma) by Paul Reiffer
Part X. Advanced Features and Workflows
39. Camera Profiles
- Capture One Tip: Create Your Own Custom Colour Profile by thomas fitzgerald
- Capture One 21 All New Features – Dehaze, Speed Edit, ProStandard Profiles, Improved Import and more by AlexOnRAW
- Create a custom color profile in capture one by Camera Lessons Online
- X-Rite & Capture One Custom ICC Camera Profile Workflow by Calibrite
- Capture One 21 – ProStandard ICC Profiles by Walter Rowe
40. Capture One Scripts
- Capture One Scripts – Complete Guide and Free Scripts by AlexOnRAW
- How to Write Capture One Scripts Using AI by AlexOnRAW
- How to Write Capture One Scripts Using ChatGPT New Model GPT-4 by AlexOnRAW
41. Integration with Photoshop and Affinity Photo
- How to Retouch a Portrait in Capture One and Photoshop by Fstoppers
- Photoshop And Capture One Pro Tutorial: Editing Bridal Portraits by Prince Meyson
- How to Retouch Patchy Skin Using Capture One Pro and Photoshop by Fstoppers
- Capture One to Affinity Photo by Walter Rowe
- Capture One and Affinity Photo Workflow by thomas fitzgerald
