DxO has announced a new update to, the plugin suite it back in October 2017. Nik Collection version 1.1 is the second major update since DxO and puts an emphasis on adding more compatibility for the latest operating systems and Adobe applications. DxO says Nik Collection has been optimized for full compatibility with macOS Mojave as well as the 2019 versions of Adobe Lightroom Classic CC, Photoshop CC, and Photoshop Elements. DxO has also fixed a few bugs hidden from the days Nik Collection was in the hands of Google, 'including problems with freezing when installing the macOS version of the software, block effects along the edges of the image, and compatibility issues with certain color profiles.' Nik Collection on macOS has also been updated to work with the Adobe Photoshop competitor. Nik Collection by DxO 2018 version 1.1 is for €69/£59/$69.
Users who purchased Nik Collection by DxO after the June 2018 update can update their software for free. Press release. Nik Collection by DxO 2018 v1.1: promises kept! DxO is offering the latest versions of the plugin suite relaunched in June 2018 with an update that offers improved stability and compatibility with the latest operating systems and Adobe host apps. PARIS — November 14, 2018 — DxO, one of the most innovative companies that offers imaging solutions for the general public, has announced the immediate release of Nik Collection by DxO 2018 v1.1, DxO's second update to the creative plugin suite designed for photographers and graphic artists. This version is completely compatible with macOS Mojave and the 2019 versions of Adobe Lightroom Classic CC, Photoshop CC, and Photoshop Elements. It also corrects a certain number of interface and compatibility issues with other host applications.
Compatibility with macOS Mojave and the 2019 versions of Adobe software To ensure the best possible user experience, the Nik Collection was optimized so it could be fully compatible with macOS Mojave as well as the 2019 versions of Adobe Lightroom Classic CC, Photoshop CC, and Photoshop Elements. DxO's development teams have also resolved issues that were left over from the Google version of the plugin suite, including problems with freezing when installing the macOS version of the software, block effects along the edges of the image, and compatibility issues with certain color profiles. In addition, the compatibility problems between Nik Collection by DxO 2018 and Serif Affinity Photo with macOS have also been resolved. 'When we launched Nik Collection by DxO last June, we agreed to deliver the best possible user experience and to provide our customers with assistance and support. We also promised to organize the community and ask for feedback through regular surveys,' said Jean-Marc Alexia, VP Product Strategy and Marketing at DxO. 'We made progress in each of these areas. Now, we are taking one step further towards our goals by concentrating all the latest product updates in this new version.'
About Nik Collection by DxO Nik Collection by DxO includes seven plugins that offer a full range of creative effects and filters:. Analog Efex Pro, a classic lens, camera, and analog film simulator. Color Efex Pro, for color corrections, retouching, and creative effects. Dfine, which reduces noise in digital images. HDR Efex Pro, for editing HDR images. Sharpener Pro, for increasing the precision and detail of digital images.
Silver Efex Pro, a black-and-white converter inspired by dark room techniques. Viveza, for locally adjusting color and the tonality of specific areas within the image.
Thanks to exclusive U Point technology, the Nik Collection by DxO plugins can be used to apply local adjustments to specific areas in the image with seamless precision. Nik Collection by DxO can also be opened with other host programs, including DxO PhotoLab 2, Serif Affinity Photo, Skylum Luminar, and other image processing software that features an export menu to a third-party program or is compatible with Photoshop plugins. I had the original fully paid version as well as the free one Google allowed - in addition I just purchased the new DxO version at half off on Black Friday. I'm disappointed - there are a number of effects that are now missing - example: in SilverEfex Pro2 there is no longer Center Focus, Holga, Infrared Film Normal, Infrared Film Soft, Faux Infrared and some others - DXO redid the code so will be compatible w. Newer OS for Mac but they stripped out some of my favorite effects.
I uninstalled the DxO version and reinstalled the free Nik version which still works fine with Mojave - you must set to apply effect on only one single layer which is fine for me as I never use more than one layer. Save your money $69 for a stripped version is a rip-off - I wasted the $$ I spent!! I bought it a LONG time ago for $149 before it was free. Now they want another $69 to upgrade it. I know it's a different group that purchased the rights to the software, but you'd think that those of us that have supported the program for years would get a break.
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I sent an email to them asking about the situation and I received a very snarky response from them telling me the previous 'paid' version is not supported. I can still use it, but it ALWAYS wants me to upgrade it when I open the program. More of an irritation. Like rubbing salt in to the wound. @dlg521 I spent around $400 on several modules while they were still published by NIK. Why should DxO care about this?
They didn't get a dime of this money. Google acquired the rights to the software, and then dropped it.
I am grateful that DxO purchased the software and is willing to develop it further. I fully understand that they need to charge for this as they are not a non-profit organization. I think that those who regularly use the NIK collection and would hate to see it disappear should pay the modest fee and thereby help assure the survival and future development of the software. Also, if you have a pre-DxO version, then it won't ask you to upgrade to the DxO paying version, and if you have a DxO version, your upgrade is free. Some salt, some wound. @Daniel I think DxO should care about this. If you buy a car with 2 year warranty, and then the brand is bought by some other company - would you care about the warranty or just give up if something breaks?
In my opinin the rights are transferred and you should have full coverage in warranty. The same for DxO - if you bought paid version from NIK with right for upgrades. Well, this should be honored as well. The other sides of the story: - DxO processes personal information of users who purchased NIK plugins before the aquisition (I received at least 5-6 marketing emails from them despite never subscribing to any of DxO mailing lists), - after opening support ticket they were rude enough to state I have subscribed myself to their marketing communication.
Which is totally false; after asking about the details they closed the support ticket without any explanation, - not to mention throwing marketing banners nagging you to upgrade when you open Google / NIK version of plugins. I downloaded the first Nik version released by DxO and found nothing different except their name plastered on it so, I reloaded the old Google version and kept my money. With the other comments here and the marketing on DxO's website, I see little new to induce me to buy the latest DxO Nik upgrade. I have not had any problems using any of the Google Nik modules with OSX 10.13 and the new OSX 10.14, I don't use anything from Adobe, and care little about Nik integration with any Adobe products. I use Fuji gear, which has never been supported by DxO, and do all my RAW conversions using Fuji's in-camera RAW converter and now X RAW Studio.
What I like about the Nik collection is it's ability to work with jpegs and would gladly pay for the DxO version if they started showing improvement for Nik as a free standing program instead of focusing on being a bunch of Adobe plugins and also added more presets to use. Nik doesn't work well on 4K screens (tiny type), is very slow on powerful modern computers (not taking advantage of multithreading and new more efficient image processing libraries) and creates mammoth files. Nik definitely needs a full rewrite and even reconception.
Unfortunately DxO hasn't done that yet. I think DxO were interested in some IP and even patents with the U-control technology (which is a useful alternative to masking for local adjustments for photographers: graphic designers prefer masking as they live with masking in their day job).
In the last sentence of the announcement above, and on their website, it states compatibility with PhotoLab 2. But I have not upgraded to PL2 yet but will tomorrow since that is when the sale ends. See cut and paste of announcement below.Nik Collection by DxO can also be opened with other host programs, including DxO PhotoLab 2, Serif Affinity Photo, Skylum Luminar, and other image processing software that features an export menu to a third-party program or is compatible with Photoshop plugins. Compatibility is much exaggerated.
Yes, Nik can be.made. to work in a wide variety of applications but it's not all Nik tools and it's not consistent and you have to be very careful of the alligator pool on the right and crocodile pool on the left as you open and save your images.
Not pro ready - the old versions work fine in Adobe Photoshop CS6. I'm looking forward to a proper rewrite from DxO - at least an interim one to deal with the plugin compatibility and opening issues and 4K display. Credit card is handy for when a fully working version for Affinity Photo is released.
Again, that's not yet. Currently the old version runs OK after a couple of adjustments in preferences so I won't be upgrading until later (unless there's a discount incentive) Nik is one of those. Tools I rarely use except for the colour FX pro (which Vincent Versace gave away with one of his books)) but I do use even if it is rarely.and the sharpening module. I is one of those sets of tools that I come back to very now and then. It is occasionally useful for me ( and I know others who rely on it a lot) so it is good to see it being updated - I'll update next time either my computer is upgraded or the OS becomes incompatible. I too paid the full whack but it was long enough ago not to begrudge upgrading now and for what seems an entirely reasonable price; though I wish the sharpening module had had a bait of a makeover to add more 'finesse' options in light of the high MP cameras we now have that didn't exist when it was created. It's a good product.
I'd not like to lose it. @pkvman13 - it's not about entitlement. I'm not saying they owe me a free update. I was more irked about Google giving it away for free after paying for it.
DxO has every right to charge for the Nik Collection and to get paid for the development work they've done and will do on the software. I just don't use it enough to justify spending money on it, especially when a lot of it can be done in PhotoLab. Speaking of PhotoLab, I just paid $69 for a relatively modest update to the application, mostly to support their business which I've already given a ton of money to over the last 10+ years. Anyone still using old versions of Nik Collection and wanting to test the new version should be aware of a serious problem when installing a trial of the DxO Nik Collection: The DxO installer completely deletes the entire Google Nik Collection folder from the hard drive.Without. prompting or notification.
I don't discourage anyone from testing the new version, but be sure your original Google download is backed up and standing by in case you wish to re-install it after testing DxO. I don't know if this new update version does the same thing, but be prepared. Existing users have been asking and asking and ASKING that the 'small fonts' issue on high resolution screen be fixed as a priority.
There is no download facility for existing users. DXO says, rather unhelpfully, 'You only have to launch your Nik collection by dxO to get the message to update' Given that there nothing to launch, we cannot update! DXO are being singularly unhelpful with both points. The former means you need a magnifying glass to use the software; the latter means you cannot upgrade.
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