Highly Recommended.DxO OpticsPro is a powerful image editor for editing RAW files from digital cameras.

Overall, DxO PhotoLab 1.2 is very easy to use, produces excellent results and when you consider there's just a one-off fee to own it, the software isn't bad value either. The Local Adjustment tools are particularly excellent and help to refine images in a simple yet efficient way while auto features such as Noise Reduction and the lighting effects are standout impressive. The tools DxO PhotoLab 1.2 has to offer are brilliant, quick in use and the software is a doddle to learn. Adobe's cheapest option starts at just over £8 a month which when added up, is near enough what the price of the Essential DxO PhotoLab 1.2 is but unlike Adobe's membership which is rolling, you have nothing more to pay to DxO.Īlternative RAW editors include On1 Photo RAW which is available for $119.99 and Corel AfterShot Pro 3 available for around £79.99.Īs suggested by a member, you should also take a look at Serif Affinity Photo which offers RAW editing, and more, for under £50.Įven when DxO PhotoLab was known as DxO Optics Pro, it was a piece of software many photographers praised and the latest version certainly is no different. One bonus that comes with a DxO PhotoLab 1.2 purchase is that it's a one-off fee which makes it rather good value for money when you compare it to Adobe's monthly/yearly memberships which give photographers access to their software. Plus, there's a 30-day free trial available so you can test out the software before parting with any cash.

The Elite version unlocks features such as the ability to use the software as a plugin in Lightroom and a few other extra tools so it's worth taking a look at the comparison table over on the DxO website to see if the extra £60 is a justified spend for you. DxO PhotoLab 1.2 is available in Essential and Elite editions for £99 and £159, respectively.

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