DxO PhotoLab 9.6 - Key Improvements for Photographers

Problem: Photographers struggle with noisy high‑ISO images, limited control over mask feathering, and bulky RAW files that fill storage quickly.

DeepPRIME XD3 for Bayer Sensors

The new engine extends the advanced denoising and demosaicing to Bayer‑based cameras. It delivers cleaner, sharper results, preserving texture and accurate color even in demanding lighting.

AI Masks with Diffusion Control

Diffusion adds a softening option for mask edges, allowing smoother transitions and finer creative adjustments without breaking the workflow.

Creative Benefits

• More natural selection edges
• Better handling of subtle tonal shifts

High‑Fidelity DNG Compression

This feature creates Linear DNG files that retain full dynamic range while reducing size up to four times. Storage demands drop dramatically, making archiving and batch processing faster.

Practical Impact

• Lower storage costs
• Quicker file transfers

Upgrade Path

Existing PhotoLab 9 users receive the update for free. Users of earlier versions can upgrade for a reduced fee. A trial version is also offered.