DxO PureRAW

Name: DxO PureRAW
Rating: 8.4

by DxO

One-click RAW file enhancement before editing

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DxO PureRAW is the simplest tool in your workflow and possibly the most impactful. Drop your noisy RAW files in, wait a few minutes, get back clean enhanced DNGs that you edit in whatever app you want. The DeepPRIME noise reduction is class-leading — same engine as DxO PhotoLab but without needing to learn a new editor. If you love Lightroom but wish it had better noise reduction, PureRAW is the bridge. Dead simple, genuinely effective.

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Pros

✓DeepPRIME noise reduction is genuinely class-leading
✓Automatic lens corrections from DxO's measured database
✓Outputs enhanced DNG — edit in any app you want
✓Dead simple workflow — drag, drop, done
✓One-time purchase — no subscription

Cons

✗Slow processing due to heavy AI computation
✗DNG files are larger than original RAWs
✗Overlap with DxO PhotoLab — if you use PhotoLab you don't need this
✗One purpose only — just noise reduction and lens corrections

Verdict: Brilliant for photographers who love their editor but want DxO's noise reduction. Drop your RAWs through PureRAW, then edit the clean DNGs in Lightroom or Capture One. Simple and effective.

Composite Score

8.4

Capterra

4.5/5(35 reviews)

4.4/5(45 reviews)

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