

But it was software developed for PCs fifteen years ago, and Snapseed doesn't even need much in smartphone resources - you'd think current processing power and algorithmic progress could add something but I haven't read DxO's done anything compelling.

It was pricey and quite highly regarded by professionals before Google bought it. I haven't gotten rid of my Google version.

DxO purchased from Google, put on sale for a price and took its sweet time upgrading the original, but it has done so.īut not by much, and I think more modern plugin suites are easier to use, and in some cases offer better results in certain areas. Modules can be run as standalone as well as editor plug-ins. The collection includes Analog Efex Pro, Color Efex Pro, Dfine, HDR Efex Pro, Viveza, Silver Efex Pro, Sharpener Pro and DxO PhotoLab.Īuthor’s note: The unaffiliated coupon code ‘GET-15-NOW’ should get you 15-percent off the collection, based on a pop-up that was shown to me on the DxO website while looking at the details of this update.It's the free NIK that Google bought to develop Android Snapseed and offered free for several years without changing it. It’s available for free to all current owners and is available to purchase for $149. The 2.5 update works with Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Lightroom Classic CC, DxO PhotoLab 2 Essential Edition, Affinity Photo 1.8 and as a standlone app. In addition to the new film stocks, the update also adds support for the latest version of Serif’s Affinity Photo editing program, which we covered earlier today. Nik Collection 2.5, which DxO is teasing as the ‘Legendary Color Films Revival,’ brings along five new film stock emulations: Agfa Precisa 100, Fuji FP100C, Fuji Instax, Fuji Provia 400X and Lomo RedScale 100. DxO has released an update for its Nik Collection 2.5 standalone app and plugin, bringing with it new film stock emulations and updated support.
