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DxO Updates PhotoLab, PureRaw, Nik Collection
4 November 2025
DxO has released updates to PhotoLab, PureRaw and Nik Collection. Details follow.
PHOTOLAB
PhotoLab 9.2, brings improvements to its AI-powered masking tools alongside a set of workflow enhancements.
"We've been delighted with how our AI masks have been received and now we've made them even better," said Jean-Marc Alexia, vice president of product strategy. "With these enhancements, photographers can guarantee more accurate selections, freeing them up to concentrate on their creativity."
- Masking. Improved matting and an upgraded sensibility threshold now provide cleaner, more accurate edges around complex subjects.
- Re-organizable masks with improved labeling. Masks and sub-masks can now be reordered. And if a mask is duplicated, PhotoLab automatically labels the new version with a sequential number.
- New PhotoLibrary filters. You can now instantly display only Unedited Images, quickly isolate Edited Images or focus specifically on Edited Images featuring Local corrections.
- Improved History panel for Windows. Already available on macOS, the History panel now remembers every step of an edit even after the software is closed and reopened on Windows.
PhotoLab 9.2 is a free update to owners of Version 9. DxO PhotoLab 9.2 is available now from the DxO Web site:
- 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 dxo.com/en/dxo-photolab/download.
PURERAW
Functioning as a Photoshop Smart Filter, DxO PureRaw now provides its Raw conversion tools without leaving Photoshop.
"With DxO PureRaw 5.5, Photoshop users finally have a true alternative to Camera Raw -- one that delivers visibly superior results straight from their Raw files," Alexia said. "This is a major step forward for photographers who demand the highest image quality without compromising on workflow flexibility."
Among the advantages of using PureRaw to process Raw files are:
- DeepPRIME 3. The third generation of DxO's pioneering technology, DeepPRIME 3, delivers unprecedented image quality free of noise and with exceptional color rendering for images captured at high ISO levels.
- DeepPRIME EXD. DxO's DeepPRIME XD technology is designed for files captured in challenging conditions. As well as eliminating noise, it draws out detail from the Raw file. Introduced in DxO PureRaw 5, DeepPRIME XD3 for X-Trans brings DxO's most advanced denoising technology to Fujifilm owners as well.
- DxO Modules. Exclusive to DxO software and built on more than 20 years of cutting-edge research and analysis, DxO Modules automatically optimize lens sharpness and correct distortion, vignetting and chromatic aberration, delivering the best possible performance from more than 100,000 camera and lens combinations.
- Smart Filter Output. Integration with Photoshop's Smart Filters ensures complete control, giving you the freedom to revisit DxO PureRaw settings at any time.
DxO PureRaw 5.5 is a free update to owners of Version 5. DxO PureRaw 5.5 is available now from the DxO Web site:
- New license: $129.99/€119.99/£109.99
- Upgrade from Version 3 or 4: $89.99/€79.99/£69.99
A 14-day free trial is available from dxo.com/en/dxo-pureraw/download.
NIK COLLECTION
Nik Collection adds a new Paper Textures option in Analog Efex. The new option not only provides a range of textures to apply to an image but offers a number of controls to adjust the effect, including rotation and intensity.
The company said Nik Collection 8.2 is a free update that will automatically roll out to anyone who has Nik Collection 8.
DxO PhotoLab's AI Masks Get Even Better in Version 9.2, Plus Workflow Upgrades to Match
The ultimate Raw photo editing software continues to evolve, with more accurate selections, re-organizable masks and new PhotoLibrary filters.
PARIS -- DxO has released DxO PhotoLab 9.2, bringing significant improvements to its AI-powered masking tools alongside a set of workflow enhancements designed to make photographers more productive than ever. "We've been delighted with how our AI masks have been received and now we've made them even better," said Jean-Marc Alexia, VP of Product Strategy. "With these enhancements, photographers can guarantee more accurate selections, freeing them up to concentrate on their creativity."
Acclaimed AI Masks get further improvements
DxO's AI masks -- introduced in PhotoLab 9 -- already allow photographers to make complex local adjustments in just a few clicks, with a flexible mask and submask system that lets them build sophisticated, interacting selections for even greater precision and control.
With version 9.2, these masks become even more powerful thanks to improved matting and an upgraded sensibility threshold for cleaner, more accurate edges around complex subjects. The result is an AI masking system that feels smarter, faster and more intuitive than ever.
Workflow upgrades photographers will love
DxO PhotoLab 9.2 also introduces several workflow refinements:
- Re-organizable masks with improved labeling. With this update, users gain even greater control over their local adjustments. Masks and sub-masks can now be freely reordered, making it easier to keep complex edits organized and intuitive. In addition, when a mask is duplicated, the software automatically labels the new version with a sequential number, saving time and avoiding confusion. These refinements streamline workflows and help photographers stay focused on the creative process rather than on file management.
- New PhotoLibrary filters. File management and image curation become even more efficient in DxO PhotoLab 9.2 thanks to the addition of three new filters designed to speed up the way photographers locate their work. Alongside the existing options, users can now instantly display only Unedited Images, quickly isolate Edited Images or focus specifically on Edited Images featuring Local corrections. Whether you want to return to untouched Raw files, review your overall edits or check exactly where you applied selective adjustments, these new filters make it faster and simpler to navigate even the largest photo libraries.
- Improved History panel for Windows. Already available on macOS, the History panel now remembers every step of an edit even after the software is closed and reopened. Windows users can now step back to any point in their editing workflow across multiple sessions, ensuring complete editing continuity.
Industry-acclaimed AI masks with next-level precision
DxO PhotoLab 9's AI masks have already redefined what photographers can expect from intelligent local adjustments, earning widespread praise in the industry press. They allow users to instantly isolate subjects, skies or backgrounds and their advanced functionality means masks can be organized with sub-masks that interact with one another for highly complex, layered selections.
Whether combining, subtracting or refining, DxO PhotoLab 9 makes intricate editing workflows both powerful and remarkably fluid. And when even greater precision is needed, DxO's renowned U PointTM technology offers intuitive fine-tuning with control points and brushes.
Price and availability
Version 9.2 is available as a free update to owners of DxO PhotoLab 9. DxO PhotoLab 9.2 is available today from the DxO Web site (shop.dxo.com) for macOS and Windows machines:
- 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 dxo.com/en/dxo-photolab/download.
DxO PureRaw 5.5 Transforms Photoshop Raw Editing, Delivering Cleaner, Sharper, More Detailed Images
By leveraging Smart Filters, DxO PureRaw becomes a seamless alternative to Adobe Camera Raw inside Photoshop.
PARIS -- DxO has released DxO PureRaw 5.5, a free update that introduces a game-changing integration with Adobe Photoshop. With the ability to work as a Photoshop Smart Filter, DxO PureRaw now gives photographers direct access to its world-class Raw conversion tools -- including the recently released DeepPRIME 3 and DeepPRIME XD3 for X-Trans sensors -- without ever leaving Photoshop. "With DxO PureRaw 5.5, Photoshop users finally have a true alternative to Camera Raw -- one that delivers visibly superior results straight from their Raw files," said Jean-Marc Alexia, VP of Product Strategy. "This is a major step forward for photographers who demand the highest image quality without compromising on workflow flexibility."
Photoshop, supercharged
Until now, Photoshop users have relied on Adobe Camera Raw to handle the first stage of Raw development. With DxO PureRaw 5.5, they gain an alternative that seamlessly slots into their workflow, offering unmatched noise reduction, detail recovery and optical corrections. The new Smart Filter integration means PureRaw can be applied non-destructively, with the flexibility to return and fine-tune processing at any point in the editing journey.
Cleaner, sharper, more detailed images
- The third generation of DxO's pioneering technology, DeepPRIME 3, delivers unprecedented image quality -- free of noise and with exceptional color rendering -- for images captured at high ISO levels.
- DxO's DeepPRIME XD technology is designed for the most demanding files captured in challenging conditions. As well as eliminating noise, it draws out unprecedented detail from the Raw file. Introduced in DxO PureRaw 5, DeepPRIME XD3 for X-Trans brings DxO's most advanced denoising technology to Fujifilm users.
- Exclusive to DxO software and built on more than 20 years of cutting-edge research and analysis, DxO Modules automatically optimize lens sharpness and correct distortion, vignetting and chromatic aberration, delivering the best possible performance from more than 100,000 camera and lens combinations.
- New in DxO PureRaw 5.5, integration with Photoshop's Smart Filters ensures complete control, giving users the freedom to revisit DxO PureRaw settings at any time.
Price and availability
Version 5.5 is available as a free update to owners of DxO PureRaw 5. DxO PureRaw 5.5 is available today from the DxO Web site (shop.dxo.com) for macOS and Windows machines:
- 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 dxo.com/en/dxo-pureraw/download.