ON1 Photo RAW vs Pixelmator Pro

ON1 Photo RAW8.6Visit Pixelmator Pro7.9Visit

Higher score ON1 Photo RAW #6 in Photo Editing Software 8.6/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit ON1

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Pixelmator Pro #21 in Photo Editing Software 7.9/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Pixelmator Pro

• ON1 Photo RAW fits best

  All-in-one desktop RAW editing

• Pixelmator Pro fits best

  Affordable Apple-native layer editing

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Side by side

Feature	ON1 Photo RAW 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Pixelmator Pro 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	7.9
Ranking	#6 in Photo Editing Software	#21 in Photo Editing Software
Best for	All-in-one desktop RAW editing	Affordable Apple-native layer editing
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$29.99/yr
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	30 days
Free trial length	30 days	30 days
Deployment	Desktop, Cloud	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS	macOS, iOS
Support	Tickets, Docs, Community	Docs, Community
Integrations	5 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ON1 Photo RAW 6/6 · Pixelmator Pro 5/6
RAW photo support	✓	✓
Layer editing	✓	✓
Masking tools	✓	✓
Batch editing	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Cloud sync	✓	✓
AI retouching	✓	✓
Specs
Platform	Desktop	Multi-platform
Our review
Pros	Combines RAW editing, layers, masking, organization, and batch processing Includes HDR, panorama, focus stacking, and time-lapse tools Adds AI retouching, Generative Erase, Sky Swap, and cloud synchronization	RAW processing supports more than 750 RAW formats Nondestructive layers, masks, and compositing tools Machine-learning enhancement, denoise, and background removal
Cons	No free plan is available The desktop application supports only Windows and macOS The listed subscription uses annual billing rather than monthly billing	The one-time purchase applies to Mac, not iPad No free plan is available Its workflow is not focused on batch editing
Our verdict	ON1 Photo RAW is desktop photo editing software for photographers who want RAW processing, organization, layer-based editing, masking, retouching, effects, and export in one application. It is aimed at hobbyists, enthusiasts, and… Read the review →	Pixelmator Pro is an image-editing and creative design application for Mac and iPad. It is aimed at photographers, designers, illustrators, and other Apple users who need RAW processing, nondestructive layer editing, compositing, color… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ON1 Photo RAW — where it wins

  • Combines RAW editing, layers, masking, organization, and batch processing
  • Includes HDR, panorama, focus stacking, and time-lapse tools
  • Adds AI retouching, Generative Erase, Sky Swap, and cloud synchronization

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • The desktop application supports only Windows and macOS
  • The listed subscription uses annual billing rather than monthly billing

• Pixelmator Pro — where it wins

  • RAW processing supports more than 750 RAW formats
  • Nondestructive layers, masks, and compositing tools
  • Machine-learning enhancement, denoise, and background removal

  Where it doesn't

  • The one-time purchase applies to Mac, not iPad
  • No free plan is available
  • Its workflow is not focused on batch editing

• ON1 Photo RAW8.6/10 · 30-day trial

  A broad desktop RAW editor with layers, masking, organization, AI, and cloud sync.

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• Pixelmator Pro7.9/10 · 30-day trial

  A capable Apple-focused editor with layers, RAW support, and a one-time Mac option.

  Visit Pixelmator ProFull verdict →