Life and Photography September 24, 2026

Key photo software updates: ON1 Photo RAW 2027, Evoto 8.0, and EXIF privacy

The photography software landscape adds three releases aimed at optimizing initial RAW processing, expanding retouching into video workflows, and safeguarding the privacy of published images. The updates cover ON1 Photo RAW 2027, Evoto 8.0, and a free metadata cleaning utility by Camera Decision, alongside the agile proposal of NDPix Photo Editor.

Each solution addresses a specific stage of the workflow, combining artificial intelligence automation with local control tools and operational simplicity.

Updates in RAW processing, video, and data privacy

ON1 announced Photo RAW 2027 scheduled for release in November 2026. The version introduces a rebuilt RAW processing engine that improves color fidelity and base dynamic range. Its NoNoise AI module adds dedicated models for wildlife, portraiture, and astrophotography, while the MAX edition introduces a culling assistant that detects closed eyes and focus misses across extensive batches.

Meanwhile, Evoto 8.0 extends facial retouching into video productions through plugins for DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro. The system applies temporal tracking without flicker to refine hair shine and facial volume in moving shots, alongside introducing a story-based sorting workflow and a creator style marketplace.

In terms of security, Camera Decision released a free EXIF cleaner that runs entirely within the browser using ExifTool. The utility strips GPS coordinates and serial numbers across JPEG, HEIC, and TIFF formats without recompressing images or sending files to remote servers.

Software	Main feature	Workflow impact
ON1 Photo RAW 2027	New RAW engine and AI culling.	Accelerates initial sorting and RAW editing.
Evoto 8.0	Portrait retouching for video.	Standardizes aesthetics in hybrid deliveries.
Camera Decision EXIF Remover	Local GPS and serial number stripping.	Protects privacy without altering pixels.
NDPix Photo Editor	AI assistant and lightweight editing.	Handles essential adjustments with ease.

NDPix Photo Editor: agile editing, smart assistant, and cross-platform support

For those who prioritize speed and an uncluttered workspace, our own NDPix Photo Editor offers a lightweight alternative. It is designed to handle essential photographic tasks without bogging down system performance. The application integrates advanced noise reduction, a curated presets library, and fast mask optimization tools.

Its AI assistant guides editing in tune with user intent, suggesting adjustments for exposure, color, and framing without forcing synthetic results. The editor runs on Windows and macOS, with Linux compatibility coming soon.

In practice, photographers have specialized tools tailored to each technical demand, spanning from massive batch processors to web privacy tools and focused editing environments built to preserve creative control.