Emulsion Lab
The photo editor you buy once.
Layers, curves, color grading, RAW development and 400+ film looks. $10, no subscription, and your photos stay on your computer.
Emulsion Lite runs in your browser with no account.
Pick a look under the photo. The real app has 400+ of them, plus your own .xmp presets.
Start free. Upgrade for the heavy tools.
Emulsion Lite covers everyday editing in your browser. Emulsion Lab adds retouching, RAW and AI tools in a desktop app.
| Emulsion LiteFree, in your browser | Emulsion Lab$10 once, desktop app | |
|---|---|---|
| Basics | ||
| Tone, color, curves, crop, straighten | Included | Included |
| Gradient masks, resize, watermark | Included | Included |
| Works without an internet connection | Needs the page loaded | Yes, after one-time activation |
| Presets | ||
| Built-in presets | 25 | 400+ film and look presets |
| Stack presets on one photo | Up to 2 | 3 or more |
| Retouching | ||
| Healing and spot removal | Not in Lite | Included |
| Dodge and burn | Not in Lite | Included |
| Liquify | Not in Lite | Included |
| Frequency separation | Not in Lite | Included |
| Smooth skin | Not in Lite | Included |
| Files and export | ||
| RAW development | Not in Lite | Included |
| AI denoise | Not in Lite | Included |
| Export many photos at once | Not in Lite | Included |
Pay once. Edit for good.
No subscription, no cloud upload. Projects you start in Lite open in Lab.