Nik Collection by DxO is a suite of creative plugins designed for professional and advanced photographers as well as artists, offering a range of stylish edits and creative effects including style and black & white conversions, analogue inspired effects, as well as powerful noise reduction and sharpening tools plus HDR merging and advanced local adjustment control.
The plugins also work as standalone applications. As for a complete RAW editor with effects and a library for your images, you can also look at ON1 Photo RAW MAX.
Characteristics of Nik Collection by DxO
- Applies creative color effects through Nik Color Efex
- Creates detailed monochrome images with Nik Silver Efex
- Reproduces vintage camera styles using Nik Analog Efex
- Adjusts color and tone precisely through Nik Viveza
- Reduces digital image noise with Nik Dfine
- Sharpens photographs for display and printing
- Combines exposures into high-dynamic-range photographs
- Uses U Point technology for accurate local adjustments
- Supports AI-powered subject and depth masks
- Transfers masks between compatible Nik plugins
- Provides customizable presets for faster creative editing
- Exports completed images as JPEG or TIFF files
- Works independently or through supported host applications
- Integrates directly with Photoshop and Lightroom Classic
What’s New in Nik Collection by DxO 9.1.2
- Adds AI Masks for precise subject selection
- Adds Depth Masks for distance-based local adjustments
- Introduces dedicated color grading in Nik Color Efex
- Adds Chromatic Shift for offset-printing effects
- Adds Glass Effect for customizable optical distortions
- Adds Halation for classic film-style highlight glow
- Provides 18 blending modes for creative filter combinations
- Adds real-time preset previews while hovering
- Improves local adjustment copying between images
- Refreshes the Local Adjustments control palette
Official Website: Nik Collection by DxO Official Website
System Requirements
- Operating System: Windows 10 22H2 or Windows 11 24H2
- Processor: Intel Core 10000 series or four-core AMD Ryzen
- AI Graphics: Intel Arc graphics with 8 GB VRAM
Open Installation Guide & Frequently Asked Questions
Build Highlights
Software: Nik Collection 9.1.2
Type: Windows Installer (Silent RePack)
Status: Official & Tested
Size: ~918.80 MB installer
