Nik Collection 7
Discover what’s new for you

Major upgrades to creativity, speed, and flexibility.

All the big changes
at a glance

1

Powerful new selection tools

A new level of precision in U Point™ thanks
to polygonal, elliptical, and luminosity masks.

2

Faster than you can believe

Open files 30% faster and switch effortlessly between plugins. Enjoy new quick export functionality and faster searching options.

3

Nik Color Efex just got
bigger and better

New extended HSL functionality, filters become dynamic, and Nik Viveza is now accessible without switching plugins.

4

More flexible than ever

Manage your presets and filters, and save filters as defaults.

Major additions to Nik’s unique
U Point technology

NEW IN NIK 7

Control Points become advanced

Control Points just grew in power thanks to the ability to stretch and squash them into ellipses, giving you more flexibility.

Plus, all U Point selections now come with a color picker that allows you to choose the exact hue and tone that you want to impact.

NEW IN NIK 7

Polygonal tool

The new Polygonal Tool allows a new level of precision for pixel-perfect selections. Create the exact shape that you need with all of the sophistication of Control Points.

NEW IN NIK 7

Luminosity Masks for absolute accuracy

Build a mask using a range of brightness levels in your image, giving you a new way of targeting your adjustments for superior editing.

The need
for SPEED

NEW IN NIK 7

Say hello to a faster, smoother workflow

Images open 30% faster thanks to major performance upgrades.

Save time and jump seamlessly between plugins using the new ‘Switch to’ button, taking your edits with you.

NEW IN NIK 7

Quick Export,
Quick Search

Export images in an instant with the new Quick Export function.

Find presets and filters in a flash using the new Quick Search tool.

Photographers will enjoy its innovative method of working.

Digital Camera World

Nik Color Efex
Bigger, bolder, and better than ever

NEW IN NIK 7

Extended HSL filter

Correct images based on a range of colors, giving you maximum versatility for more accurate selections.

Plus, there’s a new Vibrancy slider for even greater control!

NEW IN NIK 7

Dynamic filters

Some of Nik Color Efex’s filters — ClearView, Grain, and HSL — can now be stacked in any order you like.

This gives you an extra layer of control in your editing.

NEW IN NIK 7

Nik Viveza available as a filter

No more round trips to Nik Viveza! It’s like Nik Color Efex has doubled in power!

You can now access Nik Viveza from within Nik Color Efex, as though it’s a native filter.

Library management
for filters and presets

Effortlessly create, organize, and browse all of your filters and presets from within this handy new tool.

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Nik Collection 7
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Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

Integrated palette

A newly designed palette to make Photoshop feel refined

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Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

Quick Edit

Quickly apply a preset or your previous edit to an image in Photoshop without launching the Nik Collection plugin

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Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

Apply presets with a single click

Add a saved preset to your Favorites and you can apply it with a single click from via the Nik Collection Palette while working in Photoshop

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Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

Meta Presets

Apply changes from multiple Nik Collection plugins simultaneously with a single click

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Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

new Advanced U Point selections: Elliptical Control Points

Elliptical selection options for accurate local adjustments

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Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

new Advanced U Point selections: Polygonal Control Points

Polygonal selection options for accurate local adjustments

-

Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

new Plugin switcher

Seamlessly transition from one Nik plugin to another for continuous editing

-

Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

new Luminosity Masks

Versatile selection tool for adjustments based on pixel brightness

-

Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

new Speed boost

Nik plugins open 30% faster

-

Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

new Quick Export

Option to export from any Nik plugin as JPEG or TIFF without needing to return to the host program

-

Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

Fully authored by DxO

Every line of code rewritten by DxO engineers for performance and stability

-

Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

Apply any of your last 15 edits

Summon any of your last 15 edits and apply them in a single click

-

Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

Control Lines

Linear gradient filters that have all the power of Control Points

-

Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

Control Point diffusion

Make precise selections for local adjustments by feathering your Control Points

-

Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

Local adjustment management

Rename local adjustments and save them as part of presets

-

Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

Invert Control Points and Control Lines

Invert the imapct of any U Point selection area

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Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

Control Point/Line Color Selectivity Slider

Connect a Control Point or Control Line to the luminance and chrominance of a specific part of an image

-

Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

Choose where to display Control Point sliders

Quickly access the local adjustment sliders in the image preview pane or stow them the side panel

-

Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

Support of high definition displays and multiple displays

Use HiDPI monitors and work without disruption when using multiple screens

-

Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

Convert layer to Photoshop Smart Object

Create a Smart Object for Photoshop while working within any Nik plugin

-

Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

new Library Management

Create categories, and then organize and browse filters and presets​

-

Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

new Filters and presets quick search

Search for ​Presets, ​Filters, and ​Filter Looks​ simultaneously

-

Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

En Vogue preset pack 1

Add a pack of 42 presets to the existing 156 preset library

-

Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

En Vogue preset pack 2

A pack of 25 presets and 6 Meta Presets for use in multiple Nik plugins

-

Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

Film Emulations

Recreate the look of classic, real-world film stocks

-

Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

U Point Luminance and Chrominance controls

Shape the impact of your Control Points according to the brightness and color of surrounding pixels

-

Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

U Point presets

Save Control Point Presets for an efficient workflow

-

Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

HSL sliders

Gain an extra level of control over Hue, Saturation, and Luminance on 8 color channels

-

Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

new Extended HSL filter

Adjust images based on a selected range of colors. Includes new ‘Vibrancy’ slider​

-

Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

new Choose preferred Filter Look

Set default values for each Filter based on Filter Looks.

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Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

new Favorite Filter Look

Choose to view only your favorite Filter Looks

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Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

new Filter stacking

Stack and reorder ​Filters, including ClearView, Grain and HSL

-

Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

new Viveza Filter

Access Nik Viveza as Filters from within Nik Color Efex for a faster workflow

-

Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

Real Grain

Lifelike recreations of classic color and black-and-white films with superb levels of accuracy

-

Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

ClearView

Remove atmospheric haze, fog, and mist using ClearView, intelligent technology developed for DxO PhotoLab

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Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

Selective Tones for improved U Point control

Control Points can now be adjusted according to Highlights, Midtones, Shadows, and Blacks

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Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

U Point Color Picker

Take a color from anywhere in your image and apply it locally through a Control Point

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Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

Color Temperature control

Use a color picker to select the perfect white balance for an image

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Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

Create, save, export, and import presets

Speed up your workflow and share your best editing ideas with your friends

-

Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

Last Edit

When opening an image from Lightroom, apply the settings from your last edit in just a few clicks

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Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

Non-destructive workflow

TIFF files give you the option return to editing an image at any time with complete control over your edit history

-

Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

Smart copy and paste

Take your last edit and automatically apply it to multiple images in your Lightroom catalog

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Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

Automatic integration with Affinity Photo during installation

Nik Collection detects the presence of Affinity Photo during installation

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Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

Don't lose your old version of Nik Collection

Easily return to a previous version of Nik Collection after testing new version

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Nik Color Efex Nik Silver Efex Nik Analog Efex Nik Dfine Nik Viveza Nik HDR Efex Nik Sharpener Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop) Lightroom Integration

Full compliance with Apple Silicon

Use Nik Collection on Apple Silicon machines without the need for Rosetta

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Nik Color Efex
new Advanced U Point selections: Elliptical Control Points

Elliptical selection options for accurate local adjustments

-
new Advanced U Point selections: Polygonal Control Points

Polygonal selection options for accurate local adjustments

-
new Plugin switcher

Seamlessly transition from one Nik plugin to another for continuous editing

-
new Luminosity Masks

Versatile selection tool for adjustments based on pixel brightness

-
new Speed boost

Nik plugins open 30% faster

-
new Quick Export

Option to export from any Nik plugin as JPEG or TIFF without needing to return to the host program

-
Fully authored by DxO

Every line of code rewritten by DxO engineers for performance and stability

-
Apply any of your last 15 edits

Summon any of your last 15 edits and apply them in a single click

-
Control Lines

Linear gradient filters that have all the power of Control Points

-
Control Point diffusion

Make precise selections for local adjustments by feathering your Control Points

-
Local adjustment management

Rename local adjustments and save them as part of presets

-
Invert Control Points and Control Lines

Invert the imapct of any U Point selection area

-
Control Point/Line Color Selectivity Slider

Connect a Control Point or Control Line to the luminance and chrominance of a specific part of an image

-
Choose where to display Control Point sliders

Quickly access the local adjustment sliders in the image preview pane or stow them the side panel

-
Support of high definition displays and multiple displays

Use HiDPI monitors and work without disruption when using multiple screens

-
Convert layer to Photoshop Smart Object

Create a Smart Object for Photoshop while working within any Nik plugin

-
new Library Management

Create categories, and then organize and browse filters and presets​

-
new Filters and presets quick search

Search for ​Presets, ​Filters, and ​Filter Looks​ simultaneously

-
En Vogue preset pack 1

Add a pack of 42 presets to the existing 156 preset library

-
En Vogue preset pack 2

A pack of 25 presets and 6 Meta Presets for use in multiple Nik plugins

-
Film Emulations

Recreate the look of classic, real-world film stocks

-
U Point Luminance and Chrominance controls

Shape the impact of your Control Points according to the brightness and color of surrounding pixels

-
U Point presets

Save Control Point Presets for an efficient workflow

-
HSL sliders

Gain an extra level of control over Hue, Saturation, and Luminance on 8 color channels

-
new Extended HSL filter

Adjust images based on a selected range of colors. Includes new ‘Vibrancy’ slider​

-
new Choose preferred Filter Look

Set default values for each Filter based on Filter Looks.

-
new Favorite Filter Look

Choose to view only your favorite Filter Looks

-
new Filter stacking

Stack and reorder ​Filters, including ClearView, Grain and HSL

-
new Viveza Filter

Access Nik Viveza as Filters from within Nik Color Efex for a faster workflow

-
Real Grain

Lifelike recreations of classic color and black-and-white films with superb levels of accuracy

-
ClearView

Remove atmospheric haze, fog, and mist using ClearView, intelligent technology developed for DxO PhotoLab

-
Nik Silver Efex
new Advanced U Point selections: Elliptical Control Points

Elliptical selection options for accurate local adjustments

-
new Advanced U Point selections: Polygonal Control Points

Polygonal selection options for accurate local adjustments

-
new Plugin switcher

Seamlessly transition from one Nik plugin to another for continuous editing

-
new Luminosity Masks

Versatile selection tool for adjustments based on pixel brightness

-
new Speed boost

Nik plugins open 30% faster

-
new Quick Export

Option to export from any Nik plugin as JPEG or TIFF without needing to return to the host program

-
Fully authored by DxO

Every line of code rewritten by DxO engineers for performance and stability

-
Apply any of your last 15 edits

Summon any of your last 15 edits and apply them in a single click

-
Control Lines

Linear gradient filters that have all the power of Control Points

-
Control Point diffusion

Make precise selections for local adjustments by feathering your Control Points

-
Local adjustment management

Rename local adjustments and save them as part of presets

-
Invert Control Points and Control Lines

Invert the imapct of any U Point selection area

-
Control Point/Line Color Selectivity Slider

Connect a Control Point or Control Line to the luminance and chrominance of a specific part of an image

-
Choose where to display Control Point sliders

Quickly access the local adjustment sliders in the image preview pane or stow them the side panel

-
Support of high definition displays and multiple displays

Use HiDPI monitors and work without disruption when using multiple screens

-
Convert layer to Photoshop Smart Object

Create a Smart Object for Photoshop while working within any Nik plugin

-
new Library Management

Create categories, and then organize and browse filters and presets​

-
new Filters and presets quick search

Search for ​Presets, ​Filters, and ​Filter Looks​ simultaneously

-
En Vogue preset pack 1

Add a pack of 42 presets to the existing 156 preset library

-
En Vogue preset pack 2

A pack of 25 presets and 6 Meta Presets for use in multiple Nik plugins

-
Film Emulations

Recreate the look of classic, real-world film stocks

-
Nik Analog Efex
new Advanced U Point selections: Elliptical Control Points

Elliptical selection options for accurate local adjustments

-
new Advanced U Point selections: Polygonal Control Points

Polygonal selection options for accurate local adjustments

-
new Plugin switcher

Seamlessly transition from one Nik plugin to another for continuous editing

-
new Luminosity Masks

Versatile selection tool for adjustments based on pixel brightness

-
new Speed boost

Nik plugins open 30% faster

-
new Quick Export

Option to export from any Nik plugin as JPEG or TIFF without needing to return to the host program

-
Fully authored by DxO

Every line of code rewritten by DxO engineers for performance and stability

-
Apply any of your last 15 edits

Summon any of your last 15 edits and apply them in a single click

-
Control Lines

Linear gradient filters that have all the power of Control Points

-
Control Point diffusion

Make precise selections for local adjustments by feathering your Control Points

-
Local adjustment management

Rename local adjustments and save them as part of presets

-
Invert Control Points and Control Lines

Invert the imapct of any U Point selection area

-
Control Point/Line Color Selectivity Slider

Connect a Control Point or Control Line to the luminance and chrominance of a specific part of an image

-
Choose where to display Control Point sliders

Quickly access the local adjustment sliders in the image preview pane or stow them the side panel

-
Support of high definition displays and multiple displays

Use HiDPI monitors and work without disruption when using multiple screens

-
Convert layer to Photoshop Smart Object

Create a Smart Object for Photoshop while working within any Nik plugin

-
new Library Management

Create categories, and then organize and browse filters and presets​

-
new Filters and presets quick search

Search for ​Presets, ​Filters, and ​Filter Looks​ simultaneously

-
En Vogue preset pack 1

Add a pack of 42 presets to the existing 156 preset library

-
En Vogue preset pack 2

A pack of 25 presets and 6 Meta Presets for use in multiple Nik plugins

-
U Point Luminance and Chrominance controls

Shape the impact of your Control Points according to the brightness and color of surrounding pixels

-
U Point presets

Save Control Point Presets for an efficient workflow

-
Nik Dfine
new Advanced U Point selections: Elliptical Control Points

Elliptical selection options for accurate local adjustments

-
new Advanced U Point selections: Polygonal Control Points

Polygonal selection options for accurate local adjustments

-
new Plugin switcher

Seamlessly transition from one Nik plugin to another for continuous editing

-
new Luminosity Masks

Versatile selection tool for adjustments based on pixel brightness

-
new Speed boost

Nik plugins open 30% faster

-
new Quick Export

Option to export from any Nik plugin as JPEG or TIFF without needing to return to the host program

-
Fully authored by DxO

Every line of code rewritten by DxO engineers for performance and stability

-
Apply any of your last 15 edits

Summon any of your last 15 edits and apply them in a single click

-
Control Lines

Linear gradient filters that have all the power of Control Points

-
Control Point diffusion

Make precise selections for local adjustments by feathering your Control Points

-
Local adjustment management

Rename local adjustments and save them as part of presets

-
Invert Control Points and Control Lines

Invert the imapct of any U Point selection area

-
Control Point/Line Color Selectivity Slider

Connect a Control Point or Control Line to the luminance and chrominance of a specific part of an image

-
Choose where to display Control Point sliders

Quickly access the local adjustment sliders in the image preview pane or stow them the side panel

-
Support of high definition displays and multiple displays

Use HiDPI monitors and work without disruption when using multiple screens

-
Convert layer to Photoshop Smart Object

Create a Smart Object for Photoshop while working within any Nik plugin

-
Nik Viveza
new Advanced U Point selections: Elliptical Control Points

Elliptical selection options for accurate local adjustments

-
new Advanced U Point selections: Polygonal Control Points

Polygonal selection options for accurate local adjustments

-
new Plugin switcher

Seamlessly transition from one Nik plugin to another for continuous editing

-
new Luminosity Masks

Versatile selection tool for adjustments based on pixel brightness

-
new Speed boost

Nik plugins open 30% faster

-
new Quick Export

Option to export from any Nik plugin as JPEG or TIFF without needing to return to the host program

-
Fully authored by DxO

Every line of code rewritten by DxO engineers for performance and stability

-
Apply any of your last 15 edits

Summon any of your last 15 edits and apply them in a single click

-
Control Lines

Linear gradient filters that have all the power of Control Points

-
Control Point diffusion

Make precise selections for local adjustments by feathering your Control Points

-
Local adjustment management

Rename local adjustments and save them as part of presets

-
Invert Control Points and Control Lines

Invert the imapct of any U Point selection area

-
Control Point/Line Color Selectivity Slider

Connect a Control Point or Control Line to the luminance and chrominance of a specific part of an image

-
Choose where to display Control Point sliders

Quickly access the local adjustment sliders in the image preview pane or stow them the side panel

-
Support of high definition displays and multiple displays

Use HiDPI monitors and work without disruption when using multiple screens

-
Convert layer to Photoshop Smart Object

Create a Smart Object for Photoshop while working within any Nik plugin

-
En Vogue preset pack 2

A pack of 25 presets and 6 Meta Presets for use in multiple Nik plugins

-
U Point presets

Save Control Point Presets for an efficient workflow

-
HSL sliders

Gain an extra level of control over Hue, Saturation, and Luminance on 8 color channels

-
Selective Tones for improved U Point control

Control Points can now be adjusted according to Highlights, Midtones, Shadows, and Blacks

-
U Point Color Picker

Take a color from anywhere in your image and apply it locally through a Control Point

-
Color Temperature control

Use a color picker to select the perfect white balance for an image

-
Create, save, export, and import presets

Speed up your workflow and share your best editing ideas with your friends

-
Nik HDR Efex
new Advanced U Point selections: Elliptical Control Points

Elliptical selection options for accurate local adjustments

-
new Advanced U Point selections: Polygonal Control Points

Polygonal selection options for accurate local adjustments

-
new Plugin switcher

Seamlessly transition from one Nik plugin to another for continuous editing

-
new Luminosity Masks

Versatile selection tool for adjustments based on pixel brightness

-
new Speed boost

Nik plugins open 30% faster

-
new Quick Export

Option to export from any Nik plugin as JPEG or TIFF without needing to return to the host program

-
Fully authored by DxO

Every line of code rewritten by DxO engineers for performance and stability

-
Apply any of your last 15 edits

Summon any of your last 15 edits and apply them in a single click

-
Control Lines

Linear gradient filters that have all the power of Control Points

-
Control Point diffusion

Make precise selections for local adjustments by feathering your Control Points

-
Local adjustment management

Rename local adjustments and save them as part of presets

-
Invert Control Points and Control Lines

Invert the imapct of any U Point selection area

-
Control Point/Line Color Selectivity Slider

Connect a Control Point or Control Line to the luminance and chrominance of a specific part of an image

-
Choose where to display Control Point sliders

Quickly access the local adjustment sliders in the image preview pane or stow them the side panel

-
Support of high definition displays and multiple displays

Use HiDPI monitors and work without disruption when using multiple screens

-
Convert layer to Photoshop Smart Object

Create a Smart Object for Photoshop while working within any Nik plugin

-
new Library Management

Create categories, and then organize and browse filters and presets​

-
new Filters and presets quick search

Search for ​Presets, ​Filters, and ​Filter Looks​ simultaneously

-
En Vogue preset pack 1

Add a pack of 42 presets to the existing 156 preset library

-
En Vogue preset pack 2

A pack of 25 presets and 6 Meta Presets for use in multiple Nik plugins

-
Nik Sharpener
new Advanced U Point selections: Elliptical Control Points

Elliptical selection options for accurate local adjustments

-
new Advanced U Point selections: Polygonal Control Points

Polygonal selection options for accurate local adjustments

-
new Plugin switcher

Seamlessly transition from one Nik plugin to another for continuous editing

-
new Luminosity Masks

Versatile selection tool for adjustments based on pixel brightness

-
new Speed boost

Nik plugins open 30% faster

-
new Quick Export

Option to export from any Nik plugin as JPEG or TIFF without needing to return to the host program

-
Fully authored by DxO

Every line of code rewritten by DxO engineers for performance and stability

-
Apply any of your last 15 edits

Summon any of your last 15 edits and apply them in a single click

-
Control Lines

Linear gradient filters that have all the power of Control Points

-
Control Point diffusion

Make precise selections for local adjustments by feathering your Control Points

-
Local adjustment management

Rename local adjustments and save them as part of presets

-
Invert Control Points and Control Lines

Invert the imapct of any U Point selection area

-
Control Point/Line Color Selectivity Slider

Connect a Control Point or Control Line to the luminance and chrominance of a specific part of an image

-
Choose where to display Control Point sliders

Quickly access the local adjustment sliders in the image preview pane or stow them the side panel

-
Nik Collection Palette (Photoshop)
Integrated palette

A newly designed palette to make Photoshop feel refined

-
Quick Edit

Quickly apply a preset or your previous edit to an image in Photoshop without launching the Nik Collection plugin

-
Apply presets with a single click

Add a saved preset to your Favorites and you can apply it with a single click from via the Nik Collection Palette while working in Photoshop

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Meta Presets

Apply changes from multiple Nik Collection plugins simultaneously with a single click

-
Lightroom
Last Edit

When opening an image from Lightroom, apply the settings from your last edit in just a few clicks

-
Non-destructive workflow

TIFF files give you the option return to editing an image at any time with complete control over your edit history

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Smart copy and paste

Take your last edit and automatically apply it to multiple images in your Lightroom catalog

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Integration
Automatic integration with Affinity Photo during installation

Nik Collection detects the presence of Affinity Photo during installation

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Don't lose your old version of Nik Collection

Easily return to a previous version of Nik Collection after testing new version

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Full compliance with Apple Silicon

Use Nik Collection on Apple Silicon machines without the need for Rosetta

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