DxO is on a roll this year, and their latest releases are set to revolutionize the photo-editing game! Get ready for some exciting updates that will take your photography to the next level.
The Premier Raw Editing Tool Gets Even Smarter
DxO PhotoLab 9.2 is here, and it's packed with features that will make your editing process smoother and more intuitive. One of the standout additions is the improved AI masking system, which now offers enhanced matting and a refined sensitivity threshold. This means you can create precise, clean edges around complex subjects with ease, resulting in masks that feel incredibly smart and responsive.
But here's where it gets even more impressive: the masks in PhotoLab 9.2 are now fully reorganizable, giving you complete control over your local adjustments. You can freely reorder masks and sub-masks, making complex edits a breeze to manage. Plus, when you duplicate a mask, the software automatically labels the new version with a sequential number, saving you time and keeping your workflow organized. These refinements ensure you can focus on your creativity without getting bogged down in file management.
And this is the part most people miss: DxO PhotoLab 9.2 also introduces new PhotoLibrary filters. With these filters, you can quickly locate and curate your images like never before. Whether you want to find unedited Raw files, review your overall edits, or pinpoint where you applied selective adjustments, these filters make navigating your photo library a breeze, even if you have thousands of images.
For Windows users, the improved History panel is a game-changer. It remembers every step of your edit, even after closing and reopening the software. This means you can step back to any point in your editing workflow across multiple sessions, ensuring a seamless and continuous editing experience.
A New Era for Raw File Refinement
PureRAW 5.5 is not just an update; it's a major leap forward in Raw file refinement. And it's not just about the update; PureRAW has always been the go-to app for refining Raw files before editing in popular software like Lightroom, Photoshop, and PhotoLab.
The latest version of PureRAW integrates seamlessly with Adobe Photoshop, functioning as a Smart Filter. This means photographers now have direct access to DxO's world-class Raw conversion tools, including the recently released DeepPRIME 3 and DeepPRIME XD3 for X-Trans sensors, all within Photoshop. No more relying solely on Adobe Camera Raw for the initial Raw development stage.
With PureRAW 5.5, Photoshop users gain an alternative that integrates flawlessly into their workflow, offering unmatched noise reduction, detail recovery, and optical corrections. And with the new Smart Filter integration, PureRAW can be applied non-destructively, allowing you to fine-tune your processing at any stage of your editing journey.
Transforming Images with Authentic Paper Textures
The NIK Collection has been a favorite among photographers for years, offering a range of filters and effects to transform color images into mono, apply analog and HDR effects, and more. And now, with version 8.2, the NIK Collection takes creative possibilities to a whole new level.
This latest release introduces a collection of authentic paper textures, inspired by traditional photographic, artistic, and antique papers. These textures add grain, depth, and character to your images, allowing you to create fine-art matte finishes or richly grained watercolor surfaces with just a few clicks. With the NIK Collection's filters and effects already enhancing photographers' work, the addition of paper textures brings a whole new dimension to your creative toolkit.
The new tool for adding paper textures offers fine control over intensity, blend modes, and tonal integration, allowing you to achieve subtle moods or striking artistic impacts. And the best part? The NIK Collection integrates effortlessly with Adobe Photoshop, DxO PhotoLab, Adobe Lightroom Classic, and Affinity Photo, ensuring a seamless workflow.
So, there you have it! DxO's latest updates to PhotoLab, PureRAW, and the NIK Collection are packed with features that will enhance your photo-editing experience. Whether you're a professional photographer or a hobbyist, these updates offer powerful tools to take your creativity to new heights.
What do you think of these updates? Do you find them exciting and game-changing, or do you have a different perspective? Feel free to share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
