Its UI is a bit complicated, but once you get familiar with it and learn the arrangement of the tools, your editing workflow will become easier and quicker. If you are still not sure which program, Nik Collection or DxO PhotoLab, to choose, take into account that DxO PhotoLab is a perfect option for professional editors as it offers a variety of advanced features, including AI denoising technology. The updates of these plug-ins are a step forward, but they make them look a little out of step with the rest. They allow you to increase the productivity of your editing process.

Silver Efex Pro and Viveza were redesigned for this bundle. Its key selling point is, probably, the new Perspective Efex plugin.

It offers a range of exclusive tools, including Pro, Color Efex Pro, and Silver Efex Pro. Nik Collection is the updated version of a plug-in suite released a decade ago. Moreover, you can acquire it by making a one-time payment without paying for a subscription. We recommend using a one-month trial to test out the functionality of the software before making a purchase. The software uses AI technology for lens correction, demosaicing and denoising. DxO PhotoLab ESSENTIAL Edition includes a variety of powerful editing features, both automatic and manual.ĭxO PhotoLab ELITE Edition allows you to produce images of exceptional quality. The former costs $139, whereas the Elite version costs $219.

To use DxO PhotoLab, you should purchase either the Essential or Elite version. The developers also offer a free trial thus allowing any user to use all the plugins for a month and study the available tutorials. It includes secure payment and exceptional customer support. DxO Nik Collection includes 8 software programs, 250 original filters, and integrated advanced U Point™ technology for realizing all your creative photography ideas.

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