DxO PureRAW 6 Review: Worth the Upgrade Cost?

PureRAW sits in a specific workflow slot: you run files through it before they hit Lightroom or Capture One, and the difference on high-ISO files is often the reason a shot is deliverable or binned. Version 6 adds stronger compression and new processing options, which matters most if you're regularly pushing ISO 3200 and above on event, wedding, or available-light commercial work. The real question this review answers is whether existing users need to pay the upgrade fee, or whether PureRAW 5 still holds the line.