Photo editing software for Windows?

Question

I need to edit some images in Windows. I plan to do more than simple things (not just color / contrast correction, but removing spots and filling in missing areas). Don't have memory / GPU / CPU constraints. The only constraint would be the price: I'm not willing to pay more than $400 in USD. The software would need to deal with RAW, JPG and PNG files. **Requirements** *(short version)* - Must run on windows - Advanced options (remove spots, fill missing areas...) - Low memory requirement - Can be paid but must be less than $400 us dollars - Must deal with - RAW - JPG - PNG

Answer 1

Capture One is going to be your best option. You can get the software for $300, or cheaper if you're only using a Sony or Fujifilm camera (they have a specific bundle for those cameras). There is a trial period as well, if you want to test it out before you buy. It fits all your requirements, and in my experience allows for a more nuanced workflow than Photoshop or Lightroom, while giving at least equal results.