Overview

Versions of DxO ViewPoint 4

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 6
  • Adobe Photoshop (2019 to 2022)
  • Adobe Photoshop Elements (2019 to 2022)
  • Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic

DxO ViewPoint 4 works with older versions of Photoshop and Lightroom, 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:

• Any CPU supporting SSE 4.1
• 8 GB RAM
• 4 GB available disk space
• Microsoft® Windows® 10 version 20H2 or higher (64-bit, and still supported by Microsoft®)

Recommended system configuration:

• Intel® Core™ processor with 6 cores or better, or AMD Ryzen™
• 16 GB RAM
• 6 GB available disk space
• NVIDIA RTX™ 2060, AMD Radeon™ RX 6600 or better with latest drivers

macOS®

Minimum system configuration:

• Any CPU
• 8 GB RAM
• 4 GB available disk space
• macOS 11.6 (Big Sur) or higher

Recommended system configuration:

• Intel® Core™ Processor with 6 cores or higher, or Apple Silicon™
• 16 GB RAM
• macOS 12.0 (Monterey) or higher
• 6 GB available disk space
• AMD Radeon™ Pro 580X or better for Intel® Macs

Downloading, installation and activation

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 4 icon and then select uninstall from the context menu.
2. Follow the procedure for uninstalling.

MacOS

1. Click Applications > DxO ViewPoint 4 > 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.