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Version 5
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Version 3
Version 2
Version 2018
General Product Information
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What is the difference between the demo (free trial) version and the paid version of Nik Collection?
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How do I know if I have the latest version of the software?
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Why should I buy Nik Collection 5 instead of Nik Google? What is the value compared to Nik Google?
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Can I install or buy individual apps instead of the whole Nik Collection?
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When will the collection be completely renewed (new UI)?
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What are the new features?
System Requirements & Compatibility
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Does Nik Collection run on the newer Apple M1 processors?
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What are the system requirements for Nik Collection?
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Does Nik Collection support Capture One, Skylum Luminar, Mirage, or any other host software which is not listed?
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Does Nik Collection support 4k/Hi-Res Monitors?
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Can I use Nik Collection without an internet connection?
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Which file formats are supported for use with Nik Collection?
Upgrading & Purchasing
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If I buy Nik Collection, can I get a special price for the purchase of other DxO products?
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I recently bought Nik Collection, am I eligible for a free upgrade or anything else?
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Why is my upgrade price the same as the new license pricing?
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I already own a license for Nik Collection, how can I upgrade?
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If I buy DxO PhotoLab 5 ESSENTIAL or ELITE, why don't I get Nik Collection 5 included?
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Is the DxO PhotoLab 5 ESSENTIAL license included with Nik Collection 5 a temporary license?
Installing & Activating
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Does Nik Collection require internet access to activate?
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How can I download and install my software?
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How do I install Nik Collection for use with Affinity Photo?
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Why are Nik Collection apps either not appearing or are showing as duplicates within Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Photoshop Elements?
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How many computers can I install Nik Collection on? Can I use it on Mac and PC with the same license?
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How do I activate Nik Collection?
How to’s / Functionality
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How can I manually export or import presets / recipes into Nik Collection by DxO from a pre-DxO version? (macOS only)
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How can I manually export or import presets / recipes into Nik Collection by DxO from a pre-DxO version? (Windows only)
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How can I import or export custom presets / recipes?
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How does a non-destructive workflow using Nik Collection work?
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Can I combine multiple plugins when using the non-destructive workflow?
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Can the non-destructive workflow be used in Adobe Photoshop or other third-party host software?
Error Conditions & Messages
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Why do I see the error message "Close application: Photoshop Elements File Agent" when I try to install Nik collection, even though Photoshop Elements is not currently running?
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Instructions NikCleanup Tool. (Windows only)
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I want to (re)install Nik Collection, but get a message, that the same version is already installed. (Windows only)
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Adobe Lightroom Issues: My plug-ins do not appear in Adobe Lightroom Classic CC after installing. How do I fix this?
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My plug-ins do not appear in Adobe Photoshop after installing. How do I fix this?
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Instructions Nik CleanupTool. (macOS only)