SUMMARY
DxO has released Nik Collection 9, described as its most ambitious update, introducing AI-powered depth masks that analyze images to create depth maps for targeted adjustments. The suite also integrates traditional AI Masks for one-click subject selection. Color Efex has been updated with a new single color wheel for simplified color grading, allowing independent adjustments to shadows, midtones, and highlights. Additionally, Nik Color Efex and Analog Efex gain three new creative filters: Halation, Chromatic Shift, and Glass Effect, along with Blending Modes.
TAKEAWAYS
Nik Collection 9 features AI-powered depth masks for precise image adjustments.
Color Efex includes a new single color wheel for simplified color grading.
New creative filters like Halation, Chromatic Shift, and Glass Effect are added.
The update is available as a plugin for Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Affinity.