Hasselblad and Capture One Partner to Bring Native Hasselblad RAW Support

Photographers can now develop their Hasselblad medium format RAW files natively in Capture One. Tethered capture support follows later in 2026. 

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, and COPENHAGEN, Denmark — July 2, 2026 —  Hasselblad and Capture One today announced a partnership that brings native support for Hasselblad medium format cameras to Capture One. Photographers can now import, organize, and develop their Hasselblad RAW files (.3FR) directly in Capture One, with the full toolset of layers, masks, colour editing, and precision adjustments. 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.

Tethered capture will follow later in 2026.

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 realize 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 color profiles were created for each model, so Hasselblad files render with the same true-to-life color 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.

A step for both companies

For Capture One, the partnership continues a long commitment to supporting the professional camera systems photographers rely on, now welcoming Hasselblad alongside the many brands already supported in the software. It reflects a shared priority: giving photographers the freedom to pair the cameras they love with the software they trust.

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.