DxO Updates PureRAW, PhotoLab, and the Nik Collection With Some Compelling New Features
DxO has been very active this year, and this month will not be an exception. The company is pumping out new, enhanced versions of three of its most popular photo-editing applications today.
PhotoLab 9.2
DxO's premier Raw editing tool, PhotoLab 9, gets a major upgrade with improved masking capabilities. The new masks are more powerful thanks to enhanced matting and an upgraded sensitivity threshold, resulting in cleaner, more accurate edges around complex subjects.
The AI masking system feels smarter, faster, and more intuitive than ever. Workflow improvements include:
- Reorganizable masks with improved labeling: Users now have greater control over local adjustments. Masks and sub-masks can be freely reordered, making complex edits more organized and intuitive. When a mask is duplicated, the software automatically labels the new version, saving time and avoiding confusion.
- New PhotoLibrary filters: File management and image curation are faster and simpler. Three new filters allow photographers to instantly display unedited images, isolate edited images, or focus on edited images with local corrections. This makes navigating large photo libraries a breeze.
- Improved History panel for Windows: The History panel now remembers every edit step, even after the software is closed and reopened. Windows users can easily step back to any point in their editing workflow, ensuring seamless continuity.
Price and Availability:
- New license: $239.99 / €239.99 / £219.99
- Upgrade from DxO PhotoLab 7 or 8: $119.99 / €119.99 / £109.99
A 30-day trial is available from the DxO website.
PureRAW 5.5
PureRAW is already a top-tier app for refining Raw files before editing in apps like Lightroom, Photoshop, and PhotoLab. This update brings major improvements:
- Adobe Photoshop Integration: PureRAW now works as a Photoshop Smart Filter, giving photographers direct access to its world-class Raw conversion tools, including DeepPRIME 3 and DeepPRIME XD3 for X-Trans sensors, all within Photoshop.
- Non-Destructive Editing: With Smart Filter integration, PureRAW can be applied non-destructively, allowing photographers to fine-tune processing at any stage of the editing process.
Price and Availability:
- New license: $129.99 / €119.99 / £109.99
- Upgrade from DxO PureRAW 3 or 4: $89.99 / €79.99 / £69.99
A 14-day free trial is available from the DxO website.
NIK Collection 8.2
The Nik Collection has been a popular set of filters for years, transforming color images to mono and applying analog and HDR effects. This update introduces:
- Authentic Paper Textures: A new set of textures adds depth, tactility, and character to images, expanding creative possibilities. From fine-art matte finishes to watercolor surfaces, these textures offer subtle atmosphere or bold artistic style.
- Fine Control: Adjust intensity, blend modes, and tonal integration for precise control over the artistic impact.
- Seamless Workflow: Nik Collection 8 integrates effortlessly with Adobe Photoshop, DxO PhotoLab, Adobe Lightroom Classic, and Affinity Photo.
Price and Availability:
- New license: $169.99 / €159.99 / £144.99
- Upgrade from Nik Collection 6 or 7: $99.99 / €89.99 / £79.99
A 30-day trial is available from the DxO website.
