

With Nik Collection 3 By DxO, users can now edit their images as many times as they would like, while still keeping the editing settings used during their previous session, when working with Lightroom Classic - something which wasn't available previously. Non-Destructive Workflow In Lightroom Classic We'll go into more detail on these options further into the review. There's also a 'mini mode' which just shows the icon for each plugin to help unclutter the workspace.Īs well as providing information on what each plugin can be used for, the Nil Selective Tool palette redesign now also features buttons you can click to apply quick retouches and edits, speeding up your workflow as a result. To make the tool even easier to use, it's had a redesign to include an icon for each plugin as well as a simple description of what they do to help you identify each option more quickly. There's also a 'favourites' list you can select a filter or preset from should you have tools you use more often than others. It's presented as a palette and it allows you to export the image you are editing to the plugin of your choice. The Nik Selective Tool serves as a dashboard for the Nik Collection plugins in Adobe Photoshop. Plus, you can also use the plugin more creatively to turn images into miniature model-like scenes You can fix horizons, correct distortion and more. Perspective Efex is the new Nik Collection By DxO plugin dedicated to geometric corrections. We'll be focusing on the new additions to the software so if you want to learn more about what Nik Collection by DxO offers as a whole, have a read of our previous review or take a look at our news section. You can use Nik Collection 3 by DxO as a standalone piece of software but it's actually most useful when combined with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom or with DxO PhotoLab ESSENTIAL and quite a few of the upgrades have been applied to make the workflow of those who use Adobe's software faster and even more creative.

Every month, visual storytellers sell more than 20,000 cameras and lenses to MPB. MPB puts photo and video kit into more hands, more sustainably. Photographers who already own Nik Collection 2 By DxO or a previous version can upgrade their software by signing into their customer accounts. Bother offers are available until 30 June 2020. For those who are upgrading from Nik Collection 2, the special launch price is £49.99 instead of £69.

Plus, you get all of the improved plug-ins and useful tools, such as the U Point local adjustment, that were introduced in previous releases.įor those simply interested in the cost of Nik Collection 3 by DxO, it has a special launch price of £86.99 instead of £125. Nik Collection 3 by DxO features a new Nik Selective Tool, the suite's plugin launcher for Adobe Photoshop, new quick edit tools, 8 plugins (1 new), non-destructive workflow for Adobe Lightroom Classic users and a Message Centre that lets Nik Collection users stay informed about new upcoming features and access new online resources. The Nik Collection of plugins has had an upgrade, bringing us version 3 of the popular group of plugins which are compatible with Adobe, as well as DxO software. Would have been nice to see even more new features (from an upgrade perspective).

Price (some will argue there are plenty of free apps available).
