Hasselblad and Capture One today announced a partnership that brings native support for Hasselblad medium format cameras to Capture One. Photographers can now import, organise, and develop their Hasselblad RAW files (.3FR) directly in Capture One. Support spans three of Hasselblad’s 100-megapixel models from day one: the X2D II 100C, the X2D 100C, and the CFV 100C digital back.
A native workflow, years in the asking
Native Hasselblad support has been one of the most frequently requested additions to Capture One for years, raised by photographers across community forums, feature-request boards, and social channels.
Until now, bringing those files into Capture One meant conversions and workarounds that cost photographers colour fidelity and editing latitude. That step is gone — Hasselblad images now open natively, ready to develop with the same tools photographers use for the rest of their work.
Since the beginning, Hasselblad has been driven by a passion for photography and a commitment to giving photographers the tools they need to realise their creative vision. We are excited to make Hasselblad technology accessible to a wider audience. Together, we are empowering more creatives with best-in-class tools to bring their vision to life and create exceptional photography.
Bronius Rudnickas, Global Marketing Manager, Hasselblad
Built specifically for Hasselblad
Hasselblad cameras are known for their image quality, and the integration is built to preserve it. The support is bespoke, not generic: dedicated colour profiles were created for each model, so Hasselblad files render with the same true-to-life colour Capture One users know and love, while dedicated lens profiles for Hasselblad XCD lenses correct distortion, chromatic aberration, and light falloff.
Photographers have asked us to bring Hasselblad’s image quality into Capture One’s platform for years. This partnership delivers exactly that, empowering even more photographers with everything they need, from initial inspiration to final image. It’s a collaboration the photography community has wanted for a long time, and we’re glad it’s finally here.
Rafael Orta, CEO, Capture One
Tethered capture to follow later in 2026
At launch, the partnership covers native RAW file support, so photographers can develop both existing and new Hasselblad images in Capture One. Tethered capture, which connects a Hasselblad camera directly to Capture One for live, on-set shooting, is planned for later in 2026.
Availability
Native support for Hasselblad RAW files is available today in Capture One from version 16.8.3 and Mobile version 3.3.4. for the three supported models. Tethered capture is planned for later in 2026. A free 7-day trial of Capture One is available here.
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