Pen Masking Tool in Capture One

Dear Capture One Team,

I’m writing to request the addition of a Pen Masking Tool in future versions of Capture One.

As a commercial architectural photographer, I frequently work on images that require precise edge control and detailed selections. A Pen Masking Tool would allow users to create masks by directly drawing freeform shapes and paths with a pen or stylus, similar to a vector-based pen tool in design applications. This precision is essential for architectural work, where straight lines, clean curves, and perfect edges are critical.

Such a tool could:

• Provide anchor points and Bézier curve handles for exact edge control

• Enable smooth curves and sharp corners in the same mask

• Offer editable paths for quick adjustments

• Improve workflow for high-end retouching, product photography, and detailed subject isolation

A Pen Masking Tool would be a powerful addition for professionals who require both speed and pixel-level precision in their editing process.

Thank you for considering this request, and for continuing to develop such a powerful platform for photographers.

Sincerely,
Charlie