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DxO Releases PhotoLab 6.3
8 February 2023
DxO Labs has released DxO PhotoLab 6.3, adding the ability to simulate papers and inks when soft proofing, expanded the use of DxO Wide Gamut and adding both JPEG and TIFF editing in its new color space. The new release also provides a smoother Optics modules installation process.
"We're proud of continuing to evolve color technology in our software that gives photographers confidence and precision in their work," explained Product Manager Fabrizio Dei Tos.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENT
We note that since PhotoLab 6, computers running macOS must be cable of running Metal hardware-accelerated graphics. Macs from 2012 are able to run various versions of Metal.
SOFT PROOFING
Version 6.3 enhances the existing soft proofing of PhotoLab by adding paper and ink simulations.
DxO PhotoLab's soft proofing palette already features the
Preserve color detailsslider which protects color detail in highly saturated parts of the image when moving to smaller color spaces. In addition, it now has a checkbox to activate paper and ink simulation as specified by the selected ICC Profile, giving photographers even greater accuracy when preparing their files for printing.WIDE GAMUT
DxO Wide Gamut now supports RGB image files. With version 6.3, photographers now have the option to edit JPEG and TIFF files in the new color space.
The company has produced a white paper detailing the benefits of its new working color space.
EDITING
Photo editing software typically crops an image as it corrects distortions, making the image conform to the standard ratio of the camera, losing parts of the image. When photographers want to access the maximum image projected by the lens DxO PhotoLab 6.3 provides that when using the Crop tool.
MODULE INSTALLATION
You can now quickly select or deselect all of the modules that you want to install.
PRICE, AVAILABILITY
PhotoLab 6.3 is available for download now on the DxO Web site at the following prices:
- DxO PhotoLab 6.3 Essential Edition: $139
- DxO PhotoLab 6.3 Elite Edition: $219
A free, 30-day trial is also available. Existing owners will be prompted to upgrade at no charge from within the application.
DxO PhotoLab 6.3 Brings a New Level of Control Over Color
Photographers can now simulate the ink and paper when soft proofing and benefit from the new DxO Wide Gamut when editing JPEG and TIFF files.
PARIS -- DxO Labs has announced a new version of DxO PhotoLab, the most powerful Raw converter on the market. Version 6.3 introduces the ability to simulate papers and inks when soft proofing, expanding the performance of DxO Wide Gamut, as well as giving photographers the option to edit JPEG and TIFF files within this powerful new working color space.
In addition, upgrades have smoothed the installation of DxO Optics Modules and photographers can now view the entire image area (going beyond what photo editors typically display) when cropping.
"We're proud of continuing to evolve color technology in our software that gives photographers confidence and precision in their work," explained Product Manager Fabrizio Dei Tos.
With these updates, version 6.3 reinforces DxO PhotoLab's position as the industry's leading Raw photo editing software -- and still without a monthly subscription.
Soft proofing: Absolute precision when preparing prints.
DxO PhotoLab 6 introduced a vast new working color space and with it, soft proofing options that give photographers greater precision when preparing their images for display. Version 6.3 develops this further, adding paper and ink simulations when soft proofing and ensuring that prints are as accurate as possible.
DxO PhotoLab's soft proofing palette already features the unique 'Preserve color details' slider which protects color detail in highly saturated parts of the image when moving to smaller color spaces. In addition, it now has a checkbox to activate paper and ink simulation as specified by the selected ICC Profile, giving photographers even greater accuracy when preparing their files for printing.
DxO Wide Gamut now supports RGB image files.
DxO's vast new working color space was designed to give photographers the ultimate color workflow for their Raw files. With version 6.3, photographers now have the option to edit JPEG and TIFF files in the new color space, giving greater flexibility when editing files and maximizing color capabilities.
The colored shape represents a gamut that reproduces an extensive range of colors -- that of a popular professional photo print lab. The gray boxes then demonstrate how each color space encompasses the gamut. Note that sRGB and Adobe RGB fall short whereas DxO Wide Gamut encompasses it comfortably.
See everything that your lens gives you.
Photo editing software typically crops an image as it corrects distortions, making the image conform to the standard ratio of the camera. This can cause part of the image to be lost. Sometimes photographers might want to access the maximum image projected by the lens and DxO PhotoLab 6.3 offers this option when using the Crop tool.
Installing DxO's pioneering Optics Modules is now more efficient.
For maximum image quality, photographers have long been prompted to download DxO Optics Modules corrections that have been produced in DxO's own purpose-built laboratory. Now, it's possible to quickly select or deselect all of the modules that a photographer wants to install, making the process smoother.
Price and availability
DxO PhotoLab 6.3 (Windows and macOS) is now available for download on the DxO Web site at the following prices:
- DxO PhotoLab 6.3 Essential Edition: $139
- DxO PhotoLab 6.3 Elite Edition: $219
A free, 30-day trial is available. Existing owners will be prompted to upgrade for free from within the application.