Choose the Right Plan for Your Photography Workflow

PractiPix offers flexible licensing tiers designed to match your needs—from casual hobbyists to professional photographers and studios. All plans include core photo management and editing capabilities, with advanced features unlocked at higher tiers.

No subscription required. Purchase once, use forever.

Quick Comparison Table

Feature Free Pro Premium
Core Editing
Basic adjustments (exposure, contrast, saturation)
White balance & tone curve
Crop & rotate
Straighten tool (horizon leveling)
Lens corrections (manual)
LUT application (.cube files)
Export LUT from edits
Local Adjustments
Brush masks
Linear & radial gradient masks
Color range masks
Luminance range masks
AI masking (Subject, Sky, People, Background)
AI Features
AI Auto Adjust (single image)
AI Suggest adjustments
AI Object Removal
AI Healing (portrait cleanup)
AI Portrait Retouch (body skin, face smoothing)
Batch Operations
Batch resize
Batch upscale
Batch format convert
Batch compress for web
Batch apply preset/LUT
Batch watermark
Batch EXIF edit
Batch strip metadata
Batch crop & rotate
Batch rename files
AI Batch Features
Batch AI Auto Adjust
Batch AI Auto Retouch
Batch AI Auto Cull (burst selection)
Batch AI Tagging
Batch Upscale AI
Batch Remove Background AI
RAW & Format Support
RAW file support (Canon, Nikon, Sony, etc.)
Premium RAW formats (Hasselblad, Phase One)
WebP export
AVIF export
Multi-image export
Organization & Search
Smart folders
GPS location search
Map & timeline browser
Image culling (Pick/Reject workflow)
Image stacking (burst groups)
Edit image tags
OCR & Text
OCR text extraction (Apple Vision/Tesseract)
Multi-language OCR
Export OCR to TXT/DOCX/PDF
Font Management
View font properties
Validate fonts
Organize fonts
Install fonts (batch)
Remove fonts (batch)
Convert fonts (batch)
Google Fonts browser
AI Font Identification
Web Font AI Recognition
Advanced Features
Virtual copies (non-destructive branches)
GalleryOne Bridge (WordPress integration)
XMP sidecar read/write
Find duplicates
Trip planning tools
Command palette (Cmd+K search)
Pixel peeper slideshow
Dual-pane thumbnail view
Workflow Tools
HDR & focus stacking
Survey mode (burst comparison)
1-5 star ranking
Notes & annotations
History & snapshots
Mobile & Sync
Mobile tethered shooting
Desktop ↔ Mobile sync

Can I try before I buy?

Yes! The Trial tier (14 days) gives you access to Pro features so you can test the full editing and batch workflow before purchasing.

What happens after my trial expires?

Your license reverts to the Free tier. All your files and edits remain accessible—you just lose access to tier-restricted features.

Can I use PractiPix on multiple computers?

Yes, your license is valid for one user across multiple personal computers (desktop and laptop). You can install on three computers.

Do I get free updates?

Minor updates (bug fixes, performance improvements) are free. Major version upgrades may require a paid upgrade, but previous purchase price applies.

What RAW formats are supported?

Pro tier supports Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, Leica, and most standard RAW formats. Premium tier adds Hasselblad, Phase One, and other medium format cameras.

Is mobile sync included?

Desktop ↔ Mobile sync requires Premium tier. Mobile tethered shooting is available in Pro and Premium tiers.

Can I export my edits to Lightroom?

Yes! XMP sidecar read/write is available in Trial, Pro, and Premium tiers, making your edits compatible with Adobe Lightroom and Camera Raw.

Free Tier

For casual users exploring photo editing basics.

The Free tier provides essential viewing and basic adjustment tools for photographers who want to try PractiPix before committing.

Included:

  • Basic exposure, contrast, and saturation adjustments
  • White balance controls
  • Tone curve (luminosity)
  • Crop tool
  • HDR and focus stacking merge
  • Pixel peeper mode (100% zoom inspection)

Limitations:

  • No RAW file support
  • No batch operations
  • No local masking tools
  • No AI features
  • Export limited to JPG/PNG/BMP formats

Best for: Hobbyists testing the waters, students learning photo editing, users who only need basic adjustments.

Pro Tier — $79

For serious photographers who need powerful batch tools and full editing control.

The Pro tier unlocks the complete professional editing toolkit, including all batch operations, local masking, and RAW support.

Everything in Free, plus:

Complete Editing Suite:

  • Straighten tool for horizon leveling
  • Full tone curve with RGB channels
  • Manual lens corrections (distortion, vignette, CA)
  • LUT application for color grading
  • Export your edits as .cube LUT files

Local Masking:

  • Brush masks for freehand selection
  • Linear gradient masks for skies and horizons
  • Radial gradient masks for subjects and vignettes
  • Color range masks for hue-based selection
  • Luminance range masks for brightness-based selection

Batch Operations:

  • Batch resize, upscale, and format conversion
  • Batch compress for web optimization
  • Batch preset and LUT application
  • Batch watermarking
  • Batch EXIF editing and metadata stripping
  • Batch crop, rotate, and rename
  • Batch font operations (install, remove, convert)

Organization:

  • Smart folders with persistent searches
  • GPS location search and map browser
  • Timeline browser for date-based organization
  • Image culling with Pick/Reject workflow
  • Image stacking for burst sequences
  • Find duplicates

Format Support:

  • Full RAW support (Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, Leica)
  • WebP and AVIF export
  • Multi-image export

Workflow:

  • Survey mode for burst comparison
  • 1-5 star ranking system
  • Notes and annotations
  • History and named snapshots
  • XMP sidecar read/write (Lightroom compatible)
  • Command palette for quick command access
  • Dual-pane thumbnail view
  • Pixel peeper slideshow

Font Management:

  • View font properties
  • Validate and organize fonts
  • Google Fonts browser

Best for: Professional photographers, photography enthusiasts, content creators who need batch processing, photographers working with RAW files, users who want full editing control without AI features.

Premium Tier — $149

For professionals who want AI-powered automation and advanced workflows.

The Premium tier includes everything in Pro plus cutting-edge AI features, advanced organization tools, and seamless mobile integration.

Everything in Pro, plus:

AI Editing Features:

  • AI Auto Adjust for intelligent one-click enhancements
  • AI Suggest for personalized adjustment recommendations
  • AI Object Removal for cleaning up distractions
  • AI Healing for portrait cleanup
  • AI Portrait Retouch with body skin smoothing and face refinement
  • AI Masking with automatic Subject, Sky, People, and Background detection

AI Batch Automation:

  • Batch AI Auto Adjust across entire shoots
  • Batch AI Auto Retouch for portrait sessions
  • Batch AI Auto Cull for burst sequence selection
  • Batch AI Tagging for automatic keyword assignment
  • Batch Upscale AI for intelligent resolution enhancement
  • Batch Remove Background AI for transparent subject cutouts

Premium Format Support:

  • Premium RAW formats (Hasselblad, Phase One, medium format cameras)

Advanced Organization:

  • Edit image tags for custom categorization
  • AI Font Identification from images
  • Web Font AI Recognition for design work

Non-Destructive Workflow:

  • Virtual copies for alternate edit branches without duplicating files

WordPress Integration:

  • GalleryOne Bridge for direct gallery upload and management
  • Create password-protected private galleries
  • Drag-and-drop export to WordPress

Mobile Integration:

  • Full desktop ↔ mobile sync for field editing
  • Push rankings and tags between devices

OCR & Text Extraction:

  • Apple Vision OCR (macOS) and Tesseract OCR (Windows/Linux)
  • Multi-language text extraction
  • Export to plain text, Microsoft Word (.docx), or searchable PDF
  • Perfect for travel photographers, document scanning, and sign extraction

Best for: Professional photographers who want AI automation, photography studios, travel photographers needing OCR, portrait and wedding photographers, content creators managing WordPress galleries, users who want the complete PractiPix experience.


Upgrade Path

You can upgrade at any time:

  1. Free → Pro: Unlock batch operations, RAW support, and local masking
  2. Free → Premium: Get the complete toolkit with AI automation
  3. Pro → Premium: Add AI features, OCR, virtual copies, and mobile sync

All upgrades apply the full purchase price toward the higher tier—no double paying.

Comparison with Subscription Models

Unlike Adobe's monthly subscription model, PractiPix offers:

  • Perpetual license: Pay once, use forever
  • No expiration: Your software doesn't stop working
  • Clear tier benefits: Know exactly what you're getting
  • Upgrade discounts: Previous purchases count toward higher tiers
  • No forced updates: Use the version that works for you

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