DxO PureRaw 6

9 Apr 2026 · Software Review

If your raw files hit Lightroom before they hit PureRaw, you're potentially leaving real detail on the table — especially in high-ISO wedding, event, or wildlife work. PureRaw 6 sits at the front of your pipeline and does one thing: extracts the cleanest possible data from your sensor before any creative editing begins. Think of it as getting the best possible negative before you start printing.

13 Apr 2026 · AI Review

If you shoot wildlife at dusk or in woodland shade, ISO 25,600 isn't a choice — it's survival. The real question PureRAW 6 answers is whether AI noise reduction has finally crossed the threshold where you can shoot with confidence rather than hope, and this hands-on test with actual wildlife frames (not studio targets) is the most honest way to find out.

22 Apr 2026 · Plugin News

Nik Collection 9 is out — skip the FujiRumors stub and go straight to DxO's release page for the actual changelog. If you're a Nik user, new versions historically bring meaningful updates to the selective adjustment and film effects tools that still have no real competition in the plugin space.

6 May 2026 · Software Review

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.

6 Aug 2026 · Software Review

DxO PureRAW 6 is out at USD $139.99 full price, $89.99 upgrade from v4 or later. Key additions over previous versions: auto dust removal, compressed DNG output (smaller file sizes), and faster DeepPRIME processing. Integrates with Adobe software on Windows and Mac. Reviewer at Amateur Photographer rated the denoising ahead of Adobe's own tools on high-ISO files, but flagged inconsistent masking behaviour. 14-day free trial available at dxo.com.