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Automatic portrait retouching that finds every face and does the work
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What is On1?
On1 is a body image editor tool. ON1 Portrait AI is a desktop retouching tool that detects every face in a photo and applies skin smoothing, eye brightening, teeth whitening and face sculpting automatically, with per-face manual controls, batch processing, non-destructive edits and plugin support for Photoshop, Lightroom Classic and other editors.
ON1 Portrait AI is a desktop retouching application built around a single idea: machine learning should handle the repetitive parts of portrait cleanup so the photographer can concentrate on the final look. When an image is opened, the software locates every face in the frame and applies smoothing, eye enhancement and mouth retouching at a default intensity. No masking, no brushing, no manual selection. From there, each detected face gets its own panel of sliders. The practical workflow suits working photographers more than casual snapshots. Each person in a group shot can be treated separately, which matters in wedding and event coverage where the bride and groom should not share the same skin settings. A folder can be batch processed, with the software finding faces and applying retouching across the whole set, a useful pass before proofing. Skin work relies on frequency separation so texture survives the smoothing instead of turning plastic. Blemishes, teeth, lips and eyes each have targeted controls, and an improved content-aware Perfect Eraser handles larger distractions. Mask AI segments subjects, skies, mountains and similar regions without hand painting, and content-aware crop can extend the canvas and fill new edges with generated detail. Edits stay non-destructive and can be revisited later while the original file is untouched. It runs three ways: as a standalone app on two computers, as a plugin inside Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, Photoshop Elements, Apple Photos, Affinity Photo and Corel PaintShop Pro, or as a module inside ON1 Photo RAW MAX. Buyers who already own the full ON1 editor get the same retouching without a separate install. The comparison set is familiar: dedicated retouching plugins, manual frequency separation in Photoshop, and cloud services that retouch on upload. ON1 sits in the middle, offering one-time licensing and local processing as an alternative to subscription-only tools. The tradeoff is that the interface assumes some editing literacy, and the machine learning concentrates on faces rather than the broader scene-level generation found in newer editors.
How do you use On1?
1Install the free trial
Download the installer from the ON1 site for macOS or Windows, activate it with an ON1 account, and launch the app. The trial exposes the full feature set for 30 days.2Open a portrait and let detection run
Drag an image onto the canvas. Portrait AI scans the frame, marks each face, and applies default retouching so a finished look appears before any slider is touched.3Tune each face separately
Select a face on the canvas and adjust skin smoothing, shine, eye brightening, teeth whitening and face sculpting. Every detected person keeps independent settings.4Clean up with Mask AI and the eraser
Use Mask AI to segment the subject or regions like sky and ground when applying local adjustments, and the content-aware Perfect Eraser to remove larger distractions.5Batch a folder for proofing
Point the app at a folder and run batch processing so each photo is detected and retouched automatically, giving a quick set of proofs before final delivery.6Save a preset and export
Capture the current settings as a preset to reuse your retouching style, then export the finished image. Edits remain non-destructive and can be reopened later.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Automatic face detection applies retouching to every subject without manual masking or brushingAI
- Independent controls per face make group and wedding photos practical to finishAI
- Frequency separation preserves natural skin texture instead of producing a plastic lookAI
- Plugin support covers Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, Elements, Apple Photos, Affinity Photo and PaintShop ProAI
- Edits are non-destructive and the original file is never alteredAI
Cons
- Desktop only: there is no web app or mobile version for editing on the goAI
- Machine learning is aimed at faces, so body contouring and scene work lean on separate toolsAI
- System requirements call for a dedicated GPU with VRAM, which rules out older laptopsAI
- Activation and content downloads need an active internet connection and accountAI
How much does On1 cost?
Pricing
A perpetual license for ON1 Portrait AI 2023.5 is listed at $29.99, reduced from $69.99, and covers two computers plus future upgrades. Photo RAW MAX, which bundles every ON1 app in one editor, is offered as a subscription at $89.99 per year for three computers. Prices shown to signed-in existing customers may differ.
Learn moreSupport
Support is handled by a human team through the ON1 support page, backed by a free training library of hundreds of videos and a 30-day money-back guarantee on purchases.
Learn moreIntegrations
Portrait AI works as a plugin for Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, Photoshop Elements, Apple Photos, Affinity Photo and Corel PaintShop Pro, and is also built into ON1 Photo RAW MAX as part of a single editor.
Features
Automatic face detection with per-face sliders, frequency separation skin retouching, blemish reduction, teeth whitening, eye brightening, face sculpting and fill light. Mask AI segments subjects and regions, content-aware crop extends the canvas, and an improved Perfect Eraser removes larger objects. Edits are non-destructive, folders can be batch processed, and custom presets store a signature retouching style.
Learn moreFrequently asked questions about On1
How much does On1 cost?
A perpetual license for ON1 Portrait AI 2023.5 is listed at $29.99, reduced from $69.99, and covers two computers plus future upgrades. Photo RAW MAX, which bundles every ON1 app in one editor, is offered as a subscription at $89.99 per year for three computers. Prices shown to signed-in existing customers may differ.Does On1 offer a free trial?
A 30-day free trial unlocks the complete feature set of Portrait AI so the retouching tools can be tested on real work before any purchase.How do you use On1?
The walkthrough on this page covers 6 steps: 1. Install the free trial 2. Open a portrait and let detection run 3. Tune each face separately 4. Clean up with Mask AI and the eraser 5. Batch a folder for proofing 6. Save a preset and export.What platforms does On1 support?
On1 is available on MacOS and Windows.What does On1 integrate with?
Portrait AI works as a plugin for Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, Photoshop Elements, Apple Photos, Affinity Photo and Corel PaintShop Pro, and is also built into ON1 Photo RAW MAX as part of a single editor.What are the limitations of On1?
Desktop only: there is no web app or mobile version for editing on the go. Machine learning is aimed at faces, so body contouring and scene work lean on separate tools. System requirements call for a dedicated GPU with VRAM, which rules out older laptops.
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Added10/21/2026
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