DxO just announced Nik Collection version 6.3 with several new features:
- NEW Control Point diffusion lets you regulate the strength and style of adjustments more easily
- NEW Control Points and Control Lines can now be inverted, giving you huge flexibility specific colors and tones in an image
- NEW Color Selectivity sliders allow Control Point and Control Line editing to be tied to adjustments can now be saved as Presets, giving you quick access to frequently used sharpening or HDR recipes.
- NEW Turn your edits into a Smart Object at any stage from within the plugin, giving you fully non-destructive editing in Photoshop
- NEW Call on any of your last 15 Nik Collection edits and apply them with a single click
- NEW Presets can now be searched for by name, so you can instantly find your favorite edits
- NEW Hi DPI & Multiscreen support lets you work with all screen configurations
- NEW Affinity Photo is now automatically detected as part of installation.
Additional information:
DxO Announces Nik Collection Version 6.3
Paris (France): DxO Labs, creator of pioneering photo-editing software for over 20 years, is proud to present Nik Collection version 6.3, bringing greater stability, speed, and a refined editing experience. Version 6.3 features significant updates to Nik Sharpener and Nik HDR Efex.
Nik Collection Completely Redesigned by DxO Labs
In October 2017 DxO Labs acquired the Nik Collection from Google. Six years later, the huge task of re- authoring is complete, with every line of code rewritten for the latest technology. The release of Nik Collection 6.3, the suite is fully compatible with Windows, MacOS, and Apple Silicon, it works harmoniously within Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Lightroom Classic, DxO PhotoLab, and Affinity Photo, and is faster and more reliable than ever before.
“We are hugely proud of this achievement. With this work complete, we can now focus solely on adding exciting new features and technology. Our talented engineers are committed to making Nik Collection the indispensable creative companion to every passionate photographer’s workflow.” (Jérôme Ménière, CEO of DxO Labs)
New for 6.3: Improved Sharpener and HDR Efex
The new editions of Nik Sharpener and Nik HDR Efex include a host of updates making them more powerful and easier to use. Both feature a new interface with a clearer, cleaner look that matches the other Nik Collection plugins. Also, you can now choose where sliders for local adjustments appear on-screen: controls can be either kept in a sidebar to tidy the image area, or overlaid in traditional style.
Price and Availability
Nik Collection 6.3 is available now as a free upgrade for existing Nik Collection 6 users. New customers can download Windows and macOS versions exclusively from the DxO website at the prices listed below, a 30-day free trial is also available.
- Nik Collection 6: $149
- Nik Collection 6 upgrade price: $79
