Overview

Versions of DxO ViewPoint 5

There are 2 versions of DxO ViewPoint:

• As a standalone application, DxO ViewPoint is completely autonomous. Images corrected using DXO Viewpoint can subsequently be opened in a host application for further processing.
• The DxO ViewPoint plugin can be used with four applications:
  • DxO PhotoLab 8
  • Adobe Photoshop (2024)
  • Adobe Photoshop Elements (2024)
  • Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic (2024)

DxO ViewPoint 5 may work with older versions of Photoshop and Lightroom Classic, but users should be advised that DxO do not offer support for these applications.

Plugin for DxO PhotoLab

In plugin mode, DxO ViewPoint is fully integrated into the DxO PhotoLab workflow and appears as a dedicated palette on the Customize tab. This version offers the best user experience because it lets you correct images within a non-destructive RAW workflow.

Plugin for third-party applications

If an image has been opened in one of these applications, it can be provisionally transferred into DxO ViewPoint as an option. Once the image has been processed in the DxO ViewPoint workspace, it can then be transferred back into the host software.

System requirements

For best results with DxO ViewPoint, your computer should meet or exceed the following specifications:

Microsoft® Windows®

Minimum system configuration:

• Intel® Core™ or AMD Ryzen™ with 4 cores
• 8 GB RAM
• 4 GB available disk space
• 1280 x 768 display
• Microsoft® Windows® 10 version 22H2 or Windows® 11 version 22H2
• For ReShape Fusion:
  • Nvidia RTX™ with 4GB of VRAM with latest drivers
  • Nvidia GTX™ with 8GB of VRAM with latest drivers
  • AMD Radeon RX6000 series with 4GB of VRAM with latest drivers
  • Intel ARC with 8GB of VRAM with latest drivers

Recommended system configuration:

• Intel® Core™ processor or AMD Ryzen™ with 8 cores
• 16 GB RAM
• 4 GB available disk space
• 1920 x 1080 display
• Microsoft® Windows® 10 version 22H2 or Windows® 11 version 22H2
• For ReShape Fusion:
  • NVIDIA RTX™ 2080, AMD Radeon™ RX 6700 with latest drivers with 8GB of VRAM

macOS®

Minimum system configuration:

• Any CPU
• 8 GB RAM
• 4 GB available disk space
• 1280 x 768 display
• macOS 13.6 (Ventura)
• For ReShape Fusion:
  • M1 or Intel® Mac with AMD Radeon™ Pro RX5700

Recommended system configuration:

• M1 Processor
• 16 GB RAM
• 4 GB available disk space
• 1920 x 1080 display
• macOS 12.0 (Monterey) or higher
• macOS 14 (Sonoma)

Downloading, installation and activation

Good to know

• It is recommended that you install the latest updates from Microsoft for Windows before installing the application.
• One license allows you to install DxO ViewPoint on three different computers (Mac and/or PC).
• Activating one instance of DxO ViewPoint automatically activates all instances installed on the same computer (e.g. activating the standalone application also activates the Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and Lightroom plug-ins).
• An internet connection is required to use the Software, specifically for its activation. After online activation, DxO ViewPoint can be used offline for 37 days before a connection to DxO’s servers is required. Notifications advising that a connection is needed will be displayed after 30 days.

Downloading

In your customer account you will find important information about the software as well as the link to download DxO Viewpoint. This procedure ensures you will be installing the latest version of the software. Click on the link button for Windows or macOS to start downloading the installer.

When the download is complete, double-click on the downloaded file icon and follow the various steps of the installation procedure.

Installation

The DxO ViewPoint installer installs both the standalone and plugin versions.

PC

1. After accepting the license agreement, click Next.
2. You can choose between a standard or custom installation. The standard installation will install all the associated plugins. A custom installation lets you choose which plugins to install.
3. A new window then lets you specify the install location of DxO ViewPoint. If the program fails to detect the directory to install the plugin for Adobe Photoshop, you can select the appropriate folder using the browse button.
4. The program is ready to start installing. Click on Install.

MacOS

1. After accepting the license agreement, click Next.
2. A window appears with a list of component(s) to select for install.
3. A new window then lets you specify the install location of DxO ViewPoint. If the program fails to detect the directory to install the plugin for Adobe Photoshop, you can select the appropriate folder using the browse button.
4. The program is ready to start installing. Click on Install.

Activation

1. Launch DxO ViewPoint.
2. A dialog box will appear. Enter (or cut and paste) your activation code and click on the Activate button.
3. A message will tell you that DxO ViewPoint has been activated. Click OK. You can now start using your software.

Uninstalling

PC

1. Click on the Start menu, right-click on the DxO ViewPoint icon and then select uninstall from the context menu.
2. Follow the procedure for uninstalling.

MacOS

1. Click Applications > DxO ViewPoint > Uninstall.
2. Follow the procedure for uninstalling.

Compatible file formats

Standalone mode

In standalone mode DxO ViewPoint can process the following file types (up to 200 Mb in size):

• JPEG
• TIFF (8 or 16 bit).

Plugin mode

In Photoshop and Lightroom Classic, any RAW file after conversion to TIFF or JPEG.