What are the differences between the Essential and Elite Edition of DxO PhotoLab?
This information applies to version(s): 6
DxO PhotoLab is available in two new editions, ESSENTIAL and ELITE, which support the same camera equipment (with exception of Fujifilm X-Trans-Sensors*), but offer a different number of features.
Features included in ESSENTIAL Edition
With ELITE Edition you will also benefit from these features:
2 activations
RAW image editing
Lens and camera corrections based on DxO's legendary Optics Modules
Ultra-wide color gamut NEW
High Quality (HQ) denoising
Support for a wide range of file types: RAW, TIFF, JPEG, and DNG
Extensive editing tools: Tone curve, contrast, white balance, etc
Smart Lighting to balance exposure
ColorWheel for accurate color manipulation
Crop and level images
ReTouch tool with Clone and Repair modes
Local adjustment tools including U Point™ technology
Automatic red eye correction
Advanced History panel
Comparison mode
Create Virtual Copies
Create and organize presets
Create custom export settings
Export as JPEG, TIFF, and DNG
Send images to third-party applications
PhotoLibrary, a powerful digital asset manager
No import required — browse your hard drive on the fly
Apply star ratings, color tags NEW, and Pick/Reject images
Import and display Exif and IPTC metadata
Add and manage keywords, create keyword hierarchies
Create Projects to organize images
Batch file renaming
Multiple monitors, fullscreen and high-resolution display support
Languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese
3 activations
DeepPRIME and DeepPRIME XD NEW AI-powered denoising
PRIME denoising for faster processing
Soft Proofing mode NEW
Support for Fujifilm X-Trans RAW files
Adjust perspective distortion with dedicated tools
Edit the shape of the ReTouch area using a brush and eraser NEW
Rotate, scale, and mirror your ReTouch source area NEW
DxO Clearview Plus to reduce haze and enhance contrast
Moiré tool to remove artifacts caused by high-frequency textures
Edit existing presets and create partial presets
Create multiple parallel exports
Create, edit, and manage your own watermarks
Edit Exif and IPTC data
Import and apply DCP and ICC profiles
Selectively copy and paste metadata from an image to others
Search field to quickly find the tools you’re looking for
>Create custom palettes
Display only the tools that are actively making changes to an image
*FujifilmX-Trans sensors are only supported in the Elite Edition for technical reasons.
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