Select specific hues and tones for adjustments independent of where the adjustment point is placed. ✨ Key Feature Enhancements
While all eight tools have their place, two remain the heavy hitters that justify the purchase price for many users.
The HSL filtering has been improved to allow for better sampling of colors and more precise adjustments of hue and saturation. Additionally, features from Viveza are now integrated as selectable filters within Color Efex, allowing for better blending of local adjustments.
Dual-stage sharpening for both RAW input and final print output.
The proprietary U Point local adjustment technology receives a massive boost in responsiveness. Control Points and Control Lines allow for pixel-perfect masking based on color and luminance values. In 7.0.302, the selection algorithms are faster and more intuitive, letting you adjust the opacity of specific effects globally or locally with zero lag. Smart Filter Workflow
: You can launch Nik Collection plugins directly from your host application (like Adobe Photoshop) or as standalone applications.
Advanced noise reduction tailored to your specific camera sensor.
Version 7.0.302 is a maintenance and feature update designed to improve stability, speed up the interface, and ensure compatibility with the newest camera sensors and operating systems. Key Plugins in the Suite
Color Efex gets the lion’s share of updates in this version. DxO has made several dynamic filters (HSL, Grain, and ClearView) stackable and more flexible. Perhaps the most significant change is the . You can now access the tonal and color curves of Viveza directly as a filter within Color Efex, streamlining the editing process even further.
represents the latest evolution of one of the most storied and beloved plugin suites in the history of digital photography. Originally created by Nik Software, later acquired by Google (and famously given away for free), and now meticulously developed by DxO, the suite has matured from a niche set of tools into an essential part of the professional photographer’s workflow.
: Offers powerful selective adjustments for contrast, saturation, and sharpness.
: A dedicated tool for precise color grading, saturation adjustments, and local tonal control.
Regarding file compatibility, the Nik Collection works with . It does not directly work on RAW files; images must first be processed through the host software or DxO PureRAW into a TIFF format before being sent to Nik.
Plugins open significantly quicker than previous versions.
Viveza simplifies selective color and tonal manipulations. Powered entirely by U Point™ technology, it allows you to target specific areas—like brightening a subject's face or changing the hue of a specific flower—without affecting the rest of the image. The sliders for warmth, hue, and saturation are incredibly responsive in this sub-version. Nik Dfine & Sharpener (Pre/Output)