The Optimal Choice for Perfect Editing

OM Workspace is a photo and video editing software optimized for Olympus and OM SYSTEM camera users. It offers an intuitive interface and powerful editing tools, making it easy for both professionals and beginners to use. Edit high-quality photos and videos quickly with a variety of features.

Main Features

RAW File Support

OM Workspace fully supports RAW files from OM SYSTEM cameras, allowing users to edit photos while retaining maximum detail and color. Compared to third-party RAW editing software like Adobe Lightroom, OM Workspace provides profiles optimized for OM SYSTEM cameras, enabling more accurate color representation. According to “photoguru2024” on Reddit’s r/photography, “OM Workspace maintains much more accurate colors and details when editing RAW files from OM SYSTEM cameras than other software.”

Advanced Editing Tools

OM Workspace offers a variety of advanced editing tools such as exposure, color correction, cropping, rotation, and filters. These features are comparable to other advanced editing software, especially the tools optimized for OM SYSTEM camera users, providing excellent compatibility. On Reddit’s r/cameras, user “proeditor21” mentioned, “OM Workspace’s advanced editing tools are very useful for professional photographers. Especially, the color correction feature is unparalleled.”

Lens Correction Tools

The Lens Correction Tools in OM Workspace automatically correct distortion, vignetting, and chromatic aberration for each lens, providing precise corrections based on perfect compatibility with OM SYSTEM and Olympus lenses. Compared to Adobe Camera Raw, it offers higher correction accuracy for specific lenses, enhancing photo quality.

Noise Reduction and Sharpening

The Noise Reduction and Sharpening features significantly improve the quality of photos taken in low-light conditions. While similar to Topaz DeNoise AI, OM Workspace uses algorithms tailored to the characteristics of the camera, providing more natural results. In actual use, the details remained impressive even after noise reduction.

Time-Lapse Creation

OM Workspace offers easy-to-use time-lapse video creation features, allowing you to stitch together multiple photos to create smooth and natural time-lapse videos. This feature is more intuitive and easier to use compared to other time-lapse software. According to “timelapsefan” on Reddit’s r/MacApps, “Thanks to OM Workspace’s time-lapse feature, I was able to easily create time-lapse videos. It’s much simpler than other programs.”

Batch Editing

The Batch Editing feature in OM Workspace allows you to edit multiple photos simultaneously, greatly improving time efficiency. This is very useful for users who need to process a large number of photos, and it has been rated superior in terms of speed and efficiency compared to DxO PhotoLab‘s batch editing feature. It saved a considerable amount of time when editing a large batch of photos.

Convenient File Management

The Convenient File Management feature allows for systematic management of photo files. With an interface similar to Apple Photos, you can categorize photos by album and add tags for easy searching. It saved a lot of time in managing photo files and made it very convenient to quickly find the necessary photos.

Comparison of Other RAW Photo Editors for Micro Four Thirds Sensors and Their Features

OM Workspace, like other competing software, offers key features such as RAW file support, advanced editing tools, batch editing, noise reduction, and lens correction tools. However, the lack of cloud sync can be a drawback.

OM Workspace particularly excels in AI-based editing, allowing users to edit photos more easily. Compared to Topaz Photo AI, OM Workspace is highly rated for overall functionality and user convenience. Additionally, being free, it offers a significant advantage in cost-efficiency compared to paid software like Adobe Lightroom or Capture One.

Resource Usage

While Adobe Lightroom and Topaz Photo AI have smaller installation sizes and lower resource usage, OM Workspace provides more features that operate efficiently. Capture One offers advanced features but requires higher resource usage, potentially needing high-spec computers. OM Workspace has moderate resource usage, making it run smoothly even on less high-end computers.

Compared to Topaz Photo AI, which has significant GPU usage, OM Workspace manages GPU usage effectively while still providing efficient AI-based editing. This makes it suitable for users who want advanced features with minimal resource consumption.

User Reviews

Natural Colors and Organic Quality

One of OM Workspace’s standout features is its ability to preserve natural colors in scenes, even under challenging lighting conditions. This makes it a reliable choice for photographers who prioritize color accuracy over creative filters (Mu-43).

Limited Local Editing and Performance Issues

Despite the advantages in color preservation, OM Workspace lacks some crucial aspects. The software does not support local editing, which can be a major drawback for photographers needing precise adjustments in specific areas of the image. Additionally, users have reported slow performance, with 1-2 seconds needed for slider adjustments, even on high-spec devices, making it cumbersome to use (Mu-43) (Mu-43).

Sharpness and Detail

Photos processed through OM Workspace are preferred by some users for maintaining a sharper, less processed look. However, this can make them feel less refined compared to images processed with other software, such as DxO, known for its speed and additional creative editing features (Mu-43) (Mu-43).

HDR Capability

Creating HDR effects in OM Workspace is possible but requires a workaround since the software lacks built-in HDR filters. Users generate multiple TIFF versions of a RAW file with different exposures and use external HDR software to achieve the desired effect (Mu-43).