DxO PhotoLab 9/PureRAW 5.3 Released: Unrivaled Noise Reduction for All X-Trans Files, AI Masking and More

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DxO has just launched DxO PhotoLab 9.

Now all X-Trans cameras can enjoy their most sophisticated DeepPRIME XD3 X-Trans technology.

But there is a lot more, such as AI Masking. All details at the dedicated DxO PhotoLab 9 page.

DxO PureRAW 5.3 is also available now.

The latest versions also add Fujifilm GFX100RF support.

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New in PhotoLab 9

Al Mask: for advanced selections
Accelerate your editing with Al-driven subject detection and selection.

  • Automatically select key subjects such as sky, people, clothes, background, hair, vehicles, and more. You can also use click or bounding box to manually select your subject.
  • Al masks can be combined with all other masking tools for the most challenging needs

Refined Local Adjustments with vastly improved masking system
Enjoy greater flexibility and precision in localized edits with a unified and intuitive masking structure.

  • Combine all masking tools together (Al Mask, Control Points, Control Lines, Gradients, Brushes…).
  • Sub-masks let you create more precise masks for each image.
  • Easily access actions such as Invert Mask Effect and Duplicate Mask.
  • Gizmo displays have been redesigned for clarity and usability.
  • A one-time engine migration is required to edit local corrections created in earlier DxO PhotoLab versions.

Localized Noise Reduction and Lens Sharpness capabilities
Target specific areas for denoising and lens sharpness using masks.

  • With the Local Denoising and Local Lens Sharpness Optimization, it’s now easier than ever to fine-tune your most challenging images.

Images stacking in the Filmstrip
Organize your images more efficiently through stackable thumbnails.

  • Virtual copies are automatically grouped into collapsible stacks.
  • Manual controls include: create, group, ungroup, sort by date, and re-stack virtual copies.
  • Stack display states (collapsed/expanded) are preserved across filtering and project navigation.

Advanced Batch Renaming Tools
Rename images (inputs and outputs) consistently and efficiently using a flexible token-based system.

  • Leverage metadata tokens (e.g. EXIF, IPTC, shot date, counter) and custom text to build naming schemes.
  • Create, save, and reuse custom renaming presets.
  • A Find & Replace function is now available in the export dialog, with optional case sensitivity and live preview.

Support for Apple ProRAW and HEIF/HEIC Image Formats
PhotoLab 9 offers full compatibility with Apple ProRAW and HEIF/HEIC

  • ProRAW images from iPhones can now be opened and processed, with built-in tone mapping enabled by default.
  • HEIF/HEIC image formats are now fully supported.

Enhanced Noise Reduction with DeepPRIME 3 & DeepPRIME XD3 X-Trans

  • DeepPRIME 3, introduced in PhotoLab 8.5, takes our machine-learning based approach to RAW conversion one step further: our new neural network performs denoising, demosaicing and the correction of chromatic aberrations all simultaneously and with unprecedented efficiency.
  • DeepPRIME XD3 X-Trans follows the same approach but utilizes a significantly larger model and more training data. As a result, it retains eXtra Detail, while also delivering silky-smooth bokeh at the same time.
    After 6 months of public beta, PhotoLab 9 contains the final version, which is faster and produces cleaner images than the beta. The older DeepPRIME XD was removed.
  • The original PRIME denoising, revolutionary when introduced back in 2013, but now obsolete, was removed.
  • A live preview option allows you to visualize both global and local denoising effects at any zoom level.

Lens Sharpness Optimization V2
Experience enhanced image detail thanks to the latest improvements in DxO’s lens correction engine.

  • The calibration process and the sharpening algorithm were reworked from the ground up to ensure homogenous results across all camera gear and shooting conditions (feature will roll out progressively).
  • The intensity slider now runs from 0 to 200, with 100 being our recommendation of “just the right” amount of sharpening for the given image.

Quick Access with Favorites

Add folders, projects, or drives to your favorites for quick access. This makes navigating to your most-used destinations faster and more efficient.

U Point feathering control

Diffusion slider has been added to fine tune your masks using U Points.

Projects accessible in Customize tab

In this version you can access your Projects directly from the “Customize” tab. With this improvement, managing and switching between Projects is easier than ever, streamlining your entire workflow.

Known Limitations

  • Bayer RAW files are not supported yet by DeepPRIME XD3 (X-Trans only).
  • HEIF/HEIC SUPPORT
  • Lightroom IPTC tag not read
  • GPS coordinates are displayed as 0 in Samsung HEIC image
  • On MacOS 15.6 and Tahoe beta 6, predefined Al masks are not returning any result in GPU/ANE modes.
    Current workarounds are to switch to CPU mode or to use MacOS 15.5 or earlier.

PhotLab 9 Press Release

DxO PhotoLab 9 introduces a new era of editing, adding exceptional Al Masks, high-precision local adjustments for DeepPRIME denoising and sharpening, and more

New features also include powerful batch renaming, a host of improvements for a smoother workflow, and support for Apple HEIC/HEIF and ProRAW files.

Paris, France: DO, a pioneering force in photo editing software for more than two decades, today announces the launch of DxO PhotoLab 9, the world’s most advanced end-to-end RAW photo editing software. Version 9 introduces masking powered by Al that guarantees supremely accurate selections, allowing photographers to create local adjustments with more precision than ever. In addition, new features include: local adjustments for denoising, demosaicing, and Lens Sharpness Optimization; a range of workflow upgrades for a smoother editing experience; powerful batch renaming options that use metadata; and support for Apple HEIC/HEIF and ProRAW images.

“Version 9 is a major step forward in RAW photo editing,” explains Jean-Marc Alexia, VP of Product Strategy. “The Al-powered masking offers unmatched accuracy, and when you combine this with all of the other features in PhotoLab 9, it’s probably our biggest upgrade to our flagship editing software of the last twenty years.”

Introducing DxO Al Masks, the new standard for automatic object selection

The new Al Masks harness the power of artificial intelligence to create smart, pixel-precise selections in an instant. Users can quickly create masks through three different methods: hovering and clicking on different parts of the photo; drawing a box around the area of an image that contains the object to be selected; or choosing from various Subject Types, a list of predefined objects, including sky, people, faces, and hair.

The list of predefined objects offers more than just quick selection. For example, if a photographer selects “Hair” and makes some adjustments, these changes can be intelligently copied and pasted between images, or saved as a preset that is contextually aware of the selection. Complex retouching becomes faster, smarter, and effortlessly consistent.

Combining DxO Al Masks and U Point Technology™ to achieve unmatched precision

By integrating effortlessly with other Local Adjustments tools, Al Masks deliver an unparalleled level of flexibility and control. Selections can be refined using DxO’s renowned U Point™ technology: using a combination of Al Masks, Control Points, Control Lines, Graduated Filters, and the Brush tool, photographers can create highly complex masks that would otherwise be too sophisticated for even the most advanced Al. This offers a significant advantage over competing tools, where refining complex selections can be laborious.

Exceptional control with local adjustments for targeted noise reduction and Lens Sharpness Optimization

For photographers who demand the most precise control, DeepPRIME noise reduction technologies and DxO’s exclusive Lens Sharpening Optimization can now be targeted using local adjustments.
While PhotoLab’s automated processing already delivers outstanding results, this gives users the ability to fine-tune their image with a supreme level of detail, especially given that the new Al Masks — combined with existing local adjustment tools — offer incredible precision.

A smarter, faster workflow

DxO PhotoLab 9 brings a host of workflow improvements designed to make photo organization faster and more intuitive. New features include image stacking, a Favorites system for folders and projects, and direct access to the Project palette from Customize mode. And as part of a cleaner, more versatile editing experience, you can also easily relocate folders that have been moved.

Powerful batch renaming

DxO PhotoLab 9 introduces a powerful new batch renaming tool, giving users full control over how original and processed files are named. Filenames can automatically generated using image metadata, EXIF information, or custom text, streamlining organization and post-processing. Users can also create and save their own presets, making it easy to apply consistent naming conventions across entire projects or workflows.

Support for iPhone images

Version 9 introduces support for Apple’s iPhone image formats – HEIC/HEIF and ProRAW — making it easier than ever to edit photos taken using iOS devices. This expanded compatibility ensures a seamless workflow for photographers who want to harness the power of DxO’s renowned image processing tools with photos captured on their iPhone.

Unrivaled noise reduction and detail extraction for X-Trans sensors: Introducing DeepPRIME XD3 X-Trans

Two years ago, DxO introduced DeepPRIME XD, the ‘eXtra Detail’ engine designed to use more intense processing for taking on the most demanding files. The technology continues to evolve, ensuring unprecedented results for images captured at extreme ISO levels.

Today, DxO is proud to announce that, following the technology preview released as part of DxO PureRAW 5, DeepPRIME XD3 has emerged from beta and now processes RAW files from all X-Trans cameras.

The image quality is unprecedented, able to recover noise and retrieve details from images captured in very low light like never before.

Price and availability
DxO Photolab 9 is available today from the DxO website (shop.dxo.com), for macos and Windows machines:

  • New license
    239,99 $ -239,99 € – 219,99 €
  • Upgrade from DxO PhotoLab 7 or 8
    119,99 $ – 119,99 € – 109,99 €
    A 30-day trial is available from dxo.com/en/dxo-photolab/download.

DxO PureRAW 5.3

DO PureRAW 5.3 unlocks incredible image quality as DeepPRIME XD3 X-Trans becomes available for all Fujifilm X-Trans sensors.

The industry’s most advanced RAW processing technology for noise reduction and detail extraction emerges from beta and is now fully compatible with fifth-generation X-Trans cameras.

Paris, France: DxO, the leader in RAW image processing for more than two decades, announces the release of DO PureRAW 5.3, a free update that brings its most advanced denoising and demosaicing technology, DeepPRIME XD3 X-Trans, out of beta for X-Trans sensors. The update removes all previous limitations and now offers full support for fifth-generation X-Trans cameras such as the Fujifilm X-T5, X-H2, and X10OVI.

“We’ve been overwhelmed by the community’s response following our call for feedback,” says Jean-Marc Alexia, VP of Product Strategy at DxO. “Photographers from across the globe sent us an extraordinary volume of responses – thousands of comments, images, and results, and it was extremely positive. We used this input to refine and test the algorithm on a wide range of real-world images.”

DeepPRIME XD3 X-Trans technology offers unmatched image quality for the most demanding files

First introduced in DxO PureRAW 5.0, DeepPRIME XD3 X-Trans was launched as a public beta for earlier-generation Fujifilm cameras. Now, following extensive internal testing and thousands of customers submitting their feedback, DxO is delivering the final release with expanded support and even greater performance.

DeepPRIME XD3 X-Trans combines powerful machine-learning denoising with DxO’s signature demosaicing and optical corrections. In internal tests, it delivers superb results on high-ISO images, maintaining fine textures while eliminating noise and color artifacts.

Unparalleled image quality for Fujifilm photographers

With DxO PureRAW 5.3, photographers using any X-Trans-based Fujifilm camera can now enjoy the full power of DeepPRIME XD3 X-Trans, transforming their RAW files into images with greater clarity, dynamic range, and detail.

The pioneering technology in DxO PureRAW 5.3

  • DeepPRIME is DxO’s pioneering noise reduction engine for Bayer and X-Trans sensors. Now in its third generation, DeepPRIME 3 delivers spectacularly clean RAW files thanks to the power of machine learning.
  • DeepPRIME XD technology uses an extended neural network and applies more intense processing — ideal for images shot at ultra-high ISO levels. As well as eliminating noise, it renders accurate colors and extracts exceptional detail, despite low light. DeepPRIME XD2s is for Bayer sensors, while the new DeepPRIME XD3 X-Trans is specifically for RAW files from Fujifilm X-Trans sensors.
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