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DxO ClearView Plus technology in DxO PhotoLab. Remove haze with a single click. Haze is caused by the dispersion of light by particles in the air. Even on a clear day, the haze created by diffracted light is very visible on objects that are more than 2 miles away. This is called "dry haze." When the haze is created by the diffusion of water particles, we refer to it as "mist" or, if visibility is reduced to less than half a mile, as "fog". A portion of the light reflected by a subject into the lens (in this case, the light reflected by the building and represented by the yellow arrows in Figure A below) is lost because it is absorbed or scattered by particles in the air. In other words, the light is redirected elsewhere, as represented by the arrows pointing in different directions. As a result, the subject appears fainter. Some of the light coming from the light source (in this case, the sun) is redirected towards the camera due to light being reflected by particles in the air, creating even more parasitic light in the photo. This phenomenon makes dark areas appear lighter than they are. In theory, to remove haze, you would need to know the distance between the camera and each subject, the amount of diffracted light, and the properties of the light source. However, it's impossible to get all of this information from a single image! As a result, choices have to be made, starting with the assumption that if a photo does not have haze, it's because it includes local dark areas (and, more specifically, because at least one of the RGB color channels is low). The haze removal process must bring the R, G, and B values back to zero (to compensate for light diffusion) and amplify the signal to compensate for the loss of light from the subject. DxO Clearview Plus uses these principles and can remove haze with a single click.

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing RAW image denoising and conversion. Get rid of image noise with DeepPRIME. Reducing digital noise in RAW images is a significant challenge for any photo editing software. With its 2020 launch of DxO DeepPRIME, the first technology to use cutting-edge artificial intelligence to conduct simultaneous demosaicing and denoising, DxO had already reached a significant milestone. With DxO PhotoLab 5 and DxO PureRAW 2, the deep learning design of the software's algorithms and DxO DeepPRIME, in particular, has been significantly improved, reducing processing times for editing and exports. These improvements are available to everyone and are an incredible four times faster on Mac computers with Apple Silicon and 1.5 times faster on the best Windows machines.

When editing or applying a selective adjustment to a digital photo, outlining the area you want to edit (applying a mask) can be a challenge. Typically, you have to use selection tools, magic wands, and even your best drawing skills. These methods are labor-intensive and often imprecise. In the early 2000s, Nils Kokemohr (founder and former CTO of Nik Software) and his team of engineers invented an effective and revolutionary technology designed to apply masks and make selections with incredible precision. Dreamed of by countless photographers, this method was called U Point™ technology. First a part of the Nik Collection, this technology has since received multiple awards and is widely acclaimed. In 2017, DxO purchased the Nik Collection from Google and modernized U Point™ technology so it could support the RAW files used in DxO PhotoLab, the company's advanced photo editing solution. "U Point™"-i.e. "you point"-lets you identify a reference point, called a Control Point or a Control Line, in the most natural way possible by simply clicking on it with your mouse. Next, users can fine-tune the radius of the editing area around the Control Point as well as the direction, which alters the width and angle of the region affected by a Control Line. Based on the selected reference point, the technology uses the U Point™ algorithm to understand the pixel's characteristics in terms of color channel value (red, green, and blue), hue, saturation, and luminance. In addition, U Point™ technology also analyzes the texture of the surrounding area in the photo to distinguish between similar pixels based on their color and texture.

Correcting camera and lens defects: one of DxO's areas of expertise. Correct lens sharpness, geometric distortion, unwanted vignetting. DxO is the only company to offer such a high-quality feature for improving lens sharpness. Its analytical protocol measures the sharpness of multiple points in the image. Its complex algorithms restore even the finest details and micro-contrasts to the entire image, including along the edges. DxO excels in geometric distortion correction. Using a reference image, DxO's experts calculate the extent of the distortion for each position in the image. The defect is then automatically corrected, even when the image has already been corrected by the camera. To identify chromatic aberrations, DxO's experts analyze the image's red, green, and blue channels separately. DxO's powerful algorithms then take into account the aperture and focal length used to obtain the best finish. As a result, colored outlines are removed without altering the image's details and colors. Thanks to its exclusive lens and camera pairing map protocol, DxO's correction feature compensates for the risk of over-exposure and color alteration and does not create additional noise when brightening dark areas. The result is a perfectly balanced photo. DxO lens modules contain all the necessary information for simultaneously correcting vignetting distortion, chromatic aberrations, and a lack of sharpness. They are designed in the laboratory using a rigorous and extremely precise process that is specific to each lens and camera combination.

DxO FilmPack: 18 years of science dedicated to applying the most rigorous process for profiling and characterizing analog films, resulting in incredibly authentic renderings. In an effort to safeguard the technical heritage of analog photography, DxO searched for the last surviving copies of film rolls before they disappeared. The result was a collection of more than 80 legendary analog film stocks representing the photographic industry of the 20th century. Next, photos of a variety of different scenes were captured, both in the laboratory using test charts and in real-life situations, using dozens of carefully preserved analog films. Each film's response to camera settings and shooting conditions was carefully recorded. As a result, the DNA of each analog film stock has been preserved so that DxO FilmPack accurately reproduces their behavior.

The best photo editing software. DxO PhotoLab 5, DxO FilmPack 6, DxO PureRAW and DxO ViewPoint 3.

The creative photo-editing software designed by photographers, for photographers. U Point™ technology, 8 plug-ins, and 250 photo presets. From within Photoshop®, Lightroom Classic®, or as standalone software, Nik Collection 5 is a suite that gives you vast photographic potential. Build a unique style thanks to intuitive tools and a slick interface that slide seamlessly into your workflow. Alongside the eight plug-ins, Nik Collection 5 now includes DxO PhotoLab 5 ESSENTIAL, absolutely free. Version 5 arrives with a host of updates including new tools to remove haze, a batch of expertly produced film grains, better management for presets, and improvements to Nik Collection's unique local adjustment tools.

With its exclusive U Point™ technology, eight software, and 250 professional photo presets, Nik Collection lets you breathe life into your very own vision.

Tools that can take you further than you ever imagined With 8 incredible plug-ins, your creativity is unleashed. Find some inspiration in the case studies below. Portraits Smooth skin, eyes full of energy, and a vibe that brings all of the elements together, Nik Collection 5 has everything you need to take a portrait in any […]

The robust tools that make up the backbone of Nik Collection. DxO's legendary Optics Modules: Nik Collection draws on the renowned Optics Modules produced by DxO. This database of more than 70,000 lens and camera body combinations provides the highest corrections to geometric distortions, lens sharpness, vignetting, and aberrations. U Point™ technology allows you to make local adjustments with just a few clicks, intelligently targeting areas of your images based on object edges, brightness, and colors - all without having to use complex masks.

Why upgrade to Nik Collection 5? Nik Collection has come a long way since it was first released in 1995. Make sure you're not missing out on the powerful features added to Nik Collection over the years, culminating in the best version ever: Nik Collection 5.

Understanding Live webinars with professional photographers to explore your software in depth. Watch all the videos Questions about Nik Collection Can I use Nik Collection as standalone software if I don't have PhotoLab, Photoshop, Lightroom, or any other supported third-party software? This information applies to version(s): 2018, 2, 3, 4, 5 Yes, all the Nik […]

27 years of innovation dedicated to creativity When it was first launched in 1995 by a team of photo-editing aficionados, the Nik Collection had one goal: to help photographers realize their vision through a set of simple, high-performance tools. Over the course of 27 years, the Nik Collection has gradually expanded and it now offers […]