Your Aperture Files Imported into Capture One Pro 8; the Good, the Bad and the Missing

Exploring the Transition from Aperture to Capture One Pro 8

This is my second article for photoapps.expert, focusing on the transition of Aperture Library images into Capture One Pro 8. The process has been quite a learning experience for me, as it’s teaching me to be more methodical in analyzing what’s possible and what isn’t.

What Works Well in Capture One Pro 8

In the article, I dive into the elements that work seamlessly when importing Aperture files into Capture One Pro 8. Some adjustments needed are surprisingly minimal, and the software manages to preserve key features from the original library with few issues.

The Challenges and Missing Features

However, not everything is smooth sailing. Certain aspects of Aperture Libraries simply do not transition as well. The article covers the problems I encountered, from missing metadata to issues with cataloging, and how I worked around them.