Last updated on March 3, 2024
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DxO PureRAW uses a number of proprietary technologies to help you get the most out of your images.

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Purpose and benefits

The purpose of DxO PureRAW is simple: to improve the quality of the digital images you will work with. Indeed, by applying optical corrections and DxO denoising to your Raw files, and then doing the rest of the processing in your usual program, you will enjoy the best possible results.

You will be able to generate Linear DNG files for post-processing in Adobe Lightroom Classic and Adobe Camera Raw, as well as in any other software that supports this format.

You can also generate TIFF files for retouching and ready-to-use JPEG files that to share over the web and on social media.

DxO’s expertise in correcting lens flaws and optimizing sharpness, as well as in noise handling, offers you the best possible basis for getting the most out of your photos.

In standalone mode, all you have to do is add your photos to DxO PureRAW, select your desired processing options (lens module and type of noise reduction) and output options (format and destination), and start processing. This also includes the option to use batch processing. The program allows you to check the results directly and compare the optimized images with the originals, before your export them to your usual photo software. DxO PureRAW also comes with a queuing system specifically designed for photographers with a high throughput who have to process large quantities of images.

If you are a Lightroom Classic user, you can process your images with the DxO PureRAW plugin without having to exit the Adobe program. Lastly, the program’s controls also let you process images through File Explorer (PC) or Finder (Mac).

The support for cameras and lenses (using DxO Optics Modules) is exactly the same as that offered by DxO PhotoLab.

Reminder: DxO PureRAW only handles RAW files from DxO Labs supported devices. The list is available here.

You will also find a presentation about the role, function and technologies behind DxO PureRAW under Help > DxO Hub.

DxO technologies used

DxO Optics Modules

After you add your images to DxO PureRAW, the program offers to download the DxO Optics Module(s) corresponding to the camera/lens pair(s) used so that it can automatically perform adjustments for the following:

You can apply all of these corrections or just some of them in the processing options window.

To date (March 2024), the laboratories at DxO have produced more than 90,000 optics modules, with new modules constantly being added to support new cameras and lenses.

For more information about DxO Optics Modules and their corrections, please visit this page.

Noise reduction DxO HQ, PRIME, DeepPRIME and DeepPRIME XD2/XD

DxO PureRAW also lets you reduce digital noise and even remove it completely, not only in images taken at high ISO levels, but also in images taken at lower ISO levels (including daylight). This is because, depending on the camera, some images may have noise or graininess in the shadows that only becomes visible when you brighten them. The program offers you the following noise reduction technologies:

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