DxO PhotoLab 8 Launched, But Fujifilm Shooters Should be Aware of This!
DxO has launched DxO PhotoLab 8.
They strongly advertise the new DeepPRIME XD2s, but to my knowledge it does not work with Fujifilm X-Trans files. So please just be aware of that. UPDATE: in the video below Peter says that that support for X-Trans will come “in the near future”.
The standard DeepPRIME XD works, though, which does a great job with X-Trans files, so much so that DPReview recommends to make the default option for high ISO images on X-Trans files.
But the DxO PhotoLab 8 is not only about DeepPrime XD2s. There are other improvements you can read down below.
As always, software comes with a free trial period, so you can always check out the software for free and then decide if it’s something you want or not.
As you know, I was very annoyed with Adobe, so I switched to Capture One. And now I really dislike the Capture One policy. So I will download my 30 days free trial for DxO Photolab 8 and if I like it purchase the software myself.
- DxO PhotoLab 8
- DXO Film Pack 7*
*needed in have access to Fujifilm film simulations profiles in DxO PhotoLab - DxO PureRAW 4
- DxO Viewpoint
- Nik Collection
- DeepPRIME and DeepPRIME XD
Press Release
DxO PhotoLab 8, the leading RAW editing software, introduces striking upgrades for passionate photographers
The new version delivers ultimate noise reduction and detail extraction now with large live preview magnifier, Hue Masks, enhanced Tone Curve tool, and much more.
Paris, France: DxO Labs, for two decades the pioneering force in photo editing tools, today announces the release of DxO PhotoLab 8, its complete RAW image processing and correction software. Version 8 features the new DeepPRIME XD2s, the second generation of the most advanced noise reduction and detail extraction technology on the market. It now also includes an essential large live preview magnifier. In addition, it introduces Hue Masks for precise local adjustments and an enhanced Tone Curve tool that offers photographers unique features combined with an unprecedented level of control.
“This is the ultimate editing software for anyone passionate about photography,” explains VP of Product Strategy Jean-Marc Alexia. “The noise reduction and detail extraction is like nothing you’ve seen before, and its refreshed tools and new features give photographers more precision than ever before.”
DeepPRIME XD2s pushes the boundaries of RAW science
DxO has been at the forefront of RAW processing for more than 20 years, with its continuing research pioneered by the industry’s leading scientists. DeepPRIME XD2s is the pinnacle of this technology, giving unprecedented levels of noise reduction and detail extraction. With it, photographers can use higher ISO settings with confidence, breathe new life into old shots, and enjoy previously unseen image quality from even the latest cameras.
Improved lens softness compensation
Even the best lenses lose sharpness towards the edge of the frame. To rectify this, DxO PhotoLab offers a unique approach to optical sharpening. DxO Optics Modules are mathematical models developed from observing the performance of each lens across the entire field of view and focal range. These models ensure precise, incremental levels of sharpening depending on the characteristics of the lens. Software that uses global sharpening cannot compete with DxO’s laboratory-based lens testing.
With PhotoLab 8, new exclusive lens softness algorithms reveal detail without adding fringing artifacts in high-frequency areas, bringing a new level of performance.
Preview RAW denoising and demosaicing in full quality
PhotoLab 8’s RAW processing now includes an essential new feature: a large live preview magnifier that shows photographers exactly how their images will be improved by the software’s DeepPRIME engines, as well as all other adjustments. For example, as well as previewing DeepPRIME XD2s, it shows Exposure, ClearView, Smart Lighting, Tone Curve, etc.
The tool helps photographers to immediately assess the performance of noise reduction; for example, it’s possible to see how far an image can be pushed when taking advantage of the extra stops of exposure offered by DeepPRIME. Offering a zoom of up to 1600%, photographers can visualize the benefit of class-leading demosaicing and denoising, and it displays every aspect of the edit, creating the most holistic PhotoLab workflow to date.
New Hue Mask, for precise selection in Local Adjustments
Precise editing needs pinpoint masking, so along with its legendary U PointTM technology, PhotoLab 8 features new Hue Masks. Powerful and ultra-accurate, these masks let photographers pick out individual hues and hue ranges for targeted editing. For the smoothest, most photographic transitions, photographers can pick from eight predefined hues or sample directly from the image before fine- tuning the selected range, which they can accomplish by using either the Brush/Eraser tool or the micro input and output controls.
Unique and freshly enhanced Tone Curve with dedicated Luma control
One of the most powerful tools at a photographer’s disposal, the Tone Curve in PhotoLab is now the best on the market thanks to a number of upgrades.
Version 8 adds on-image control whereby photographers can edit the curve by selecting the Tone Picker and then clicking and dragging on the part of the image that relates to the tones they wish to adjust.
The brand-new Luma channel sits alongside the Red, Green, and Blue channels and lets photographers make tonal adjustments without impacting color levels, avoiding unwanted or unexpected color shifts when modifying brightness.
Four more improvements were made to increase usability. First, it now displays the histogram to guide adjustments. Second, photographers now get a visual cue when making changes to the RGB channels thanks to bi-color tints in each graph using the relevant colors. Third, each point on a curve has an editable number value allowing photographers to dial in very precise changes. Finally, photographers can save their own presets.
A smarter, faster workflow
Making editing more precise than ever, PhotoLab 8 introduces a new Compare Mode, letting users set an image as a reference from which to match their adjustments. The main viewer also has a new Correction Rollover that delivers a live preview of effects when the cursor hovers over rendering settings (for example, Color Renderings, LUTs, Tone Curve Presets) making corrections more fluid. And to boost workflow speed, browsing and loading images are accelerated across the board.
Price and availability
DxO PhotoLab 8 (Windows and macOS) is now available for download on the DxO website (https://shop.dxo.com/) at the following prices:
- DxO PhotoLab 8 £ 209, $/€ 229
- DxO PhotoLab 8 — upgrade from v6 and v7 £ 99, $/€ 109
It’s also available as part of a bundle with DxO FilmPack 7, the software that brings back the timeless magic of film: - DxO PhotoLab 8 and DxO FilmPack 7 £ 249, $/€ 299 A free, 30-day trial is available from the DxO website.
About DxO PhotoLab
Starting out as DxO Optics Pro, DxO PhotoLab 8 is the 19th generation of the complete RAW processing software that has won awards from TIPA for five consecutive years. It has a number of stand-out features including: DeepPRIME XD2s, the leading processing engine for RAW files and the best path to increase detail and reduce noise in photos; peerless optical corrections based on cutting- edge analysis of equipment in DxO’s purpose-built laboratory; intuitive tools for making local adjustments using DxO’s U PointTM Technology; instant control over haze, fog, and mist thanks to ClearView Plus; a refined, streamlined file navigator and image management system; and much more.
About DxO
For over 20 years, DxO’s pioneering innovation in the fields of photographic science and digital image processing. Built on principles of technical rigor and ceaseless innovation, we were at the forefront of bringing RAW development to photographers, and continue to build the most powerful and versatile software on the market, all designed to offer the greatest image quality and creative freedom. Along with the exacting Optics Modules, available in all our products, we publish DxO PhotoLab, which won the EISA 2020-2021 award for Best Photo Software and the TIPA Award for Best Imaging Software Professional in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024; the award-winning RAW preprocessing and noise reduction software, DxO PureRAW; and Nik Collection, the renowned suite of creative plugins for Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, and DxO PhotoLab. In addition, we publish DxO ViewPoint which allows photographers to achieve geometric perfection in their images, and DxO FilmPack which provides authentic renderings of classic film stocks. Read our full story here (https://www.dxo.com/company/).