Photographers can now develop their Hasselblad medium format RAW files natively in Capture One… as the rivalry started with the launch of Phase One cameras ends in 2026. 

The announcement now made by Hasselblad and Capture One puts an end to a difficult relation between the two companies, one from Sweden and the other from Denmark, which started with the association of Capture One with the introduction of Phase One, which competed with Hasselblad in the medium format camera segment. The “war” that followed led to Capture One not supporting Hasselblad cameras, forcing photographers to find alternative ways to edit their images shot with Hasselblad in the photo editing tools from Capture One. 

The sale of Phase One, in 2019, paved the way for the partnership now announced. According to the information shared by Haselblad, 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. Released on July 2, 2026, Capture One 16.8.3 is a service release that brings support for Hasselblad X2D 100C, X2D II 100C, and CFV 100C digiutal back with dedicated color profiles and full RAW support on desktop and mobile, plus lens profiles for 19 Hasselblad XCD lenses.

The information now shared notes that “tethered capture support follows later in 2026”, effectively meaning that a native workflow, years in the asking, is now only available but expanding. In fact, 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. It’s welcoming news in a time when many things in the industry seem to go the opposite way. 

“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.” said Bronius Rudnickas, Global Marketing Manager, Hasselblad. 

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.” added Capture One’s CEO, Rafael Orta. 

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. Native support for Hasselblad RAW files is available in Capture One from version 16.8.3 and Mobile version 3.3.4 for the three supported models. A free 7-day trial of Capture One is available here.