How To Install

There are two ways to install styles in Capture One:

1. Import styles – the easiest and fastest way.
2. Copy styles to a folder with Capture One’s settings – a more sophisticated method, this option allows you to make use of some additional features.

Let’s see how both methods can be used to set styles.


1. Import styles
The easiest way to set styles is to use the Import function that is available in the Styles and Presets tool.

All you need to do is choose the Import option, select all the styles you require and set them in Capture One.
Once you have done this, all the available styles will appear in your User Styles menu.

The main disadvantage of this method is that any styles you import cannot be decomposed into folders, which is not particularly convenient, especially if you will be working with many styles.
 If you do plan to make use of many different styles, you should consider using the alternative method of setting styles, as this will allow you to create different folders for the styles you use.


2. Copy styles in a folder with Capture One’s settings

Styles can be copied directly into Capture One’s folder, where all the information about your program is stored.
This method allows you to set different folders for your styles sets.

Capture One’s settings folder is located in different places on Mac OS and Windows so you will need to follow separate instructions according to the operating system you are using.


Instructions for Mac OS

In Mac, the OS styles folder can be found in the following location::

User > Library > Application Support > Capture One > Styles

Once you have navigated to the Styles folder you can copy the styles themselves, or for convenience, create a new folder and copy the styles to that location. 
 Styles will appear in Capture One only after you have restarted the program.

Note: in most cases the system folders are hidden by default and to work with them you need to make them visible.


Instructions for Windows

In Windows, the OS styles folder can be found in the following location::

Windows XP: X:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Application Data\CaptureOne\Styles50

Windows Vista/7/8: X:\Users\username\AppData\Local\CaptureOne\Styles50

Once you have navigated to the Styles50 folder you can copy the styles themselves, or for convenience, create a new folder and copy the styles to that location. 
 Styles will appear in Capture One only after you have restarted the program.



Stack Styles Tool

A very important Stack Styles tool is also available in Capture One.

Once you have enabled the Stack Styles option, you can use several styles simultaneously on one photo. Thus, if different styles use the same processing tools, the picture will impact those that were used in the latter style.

We recommend that you disable this option. 
 This will prevent styles of the set from accidentally mixing with each other (sequential application) and will ensure that you can always see the picture with the selected style.