DxO PureRAW 5: Better RAW Quality with AI & Local Control

Let’s be honest, we’ve all been there. You capture a moment you’re thrilled with – perhaps a stunning landscape under fading light, an atmospheric indoor portrait, or a fleeting wildlife encounter – only to load it onto your computer and find it riddled with distracting digital noise. That gritty texture, those random speckles, the unsightly colour blotches, especially visible in the shadows or when you’ve had to push your camera’s ISO setting. It’s a common frustration for digital photographers. Noise can obscure the fine details you worked so hard to capture, turning a potential keeper into a disappointment.

DxO PureRAW 5

While it often feels like a high ISO problem, noise can creep in even at lower settings, particularly when dealing with underexposed areas that need brightening in post-processing or with cameras packing many megapixels onto their sensors. It helps to understand a little of the science: smaller individual light-gathering sites (pixels) on high-resolution sensors collect fewer photons, making the inherent signal weaker relative to electronic noise, especially in dimmer conditions. And when you underexpose, brightening the image later amplifies everything, including the noise lurking in the shadows. Increasing the ISO setting itself doesn’t magically create noise; it amplifies the electronic signal captured by the sensor. The real culprit is often a lack of light, leading to a poor signal-to-noise ratio, which high ISO settings then make more apparent. You might already use the noise reduction tools built into your favourite editing software, like Adobe Lightroom. And while these have improved over the years, sometimes they just don’t cut it, forcing a compromise between reducing noise and retaining that crucial fine detail. This quest for the ultimate image quality, pushing beyond the standard capabilities of all-in-one editing suites, has led many photographers to explore specialised tools. The growing popularity of software designed specifically for the initial, foundational steps of RAW processing signals a recognition that, sometimes, a dedicated expert tool can outperform a generalist one, particularly for critical tasks like noise reduction and lens corrections. Photographers seeking the best possible starting point for their edits increasingly turn to these ‘pre-processors’.

Enter DxO PureRAW 5. Think of it not as another photo editor vying for your attention but as a highly specialised personal trainer for your RAW files. Its sole mission is to take your original camera RAW files and optimise them before they even land in your editing software like Lightroom, Photoshop, or Capture One. It focuses on doing just a few things but doing them exceptionally well: applying world-class noise reduction, performing advanced colour reconstruction (demosaicing), and correcting the inherent flaws of your specific camera lens combination. The result? PureRAW 5 hands you back a new type of RAW file – a Linear DNG – significantly cleaner, sharper, and more detailed, providing the best possible foundation for your creative editing. The promise is simple yet powerful: to unlock the maximum quality hidden within your camera’s sensor data, potentially making your current camera and lenses perform as if they’ve had a significant upgrade. As DxO puts it, it aims to give you “sharper, cleaner, more detailed RAW files without upgrading your gear”.

What’s New in DxO PureRAW 5? Supercharging Your RAWs.

Launched on April 15, 2025, DxO PureRAW 5 isn’t a radical departure but rather a refinement of the formula, building on the software’s established strengths while adding significant new features focused on giving you more control, enhancing image quality further, and streamlining your workflow. Let’s break down what’s new:

• Take Control with Local Adjustments:

  • What it is: The most significant addition, PureRAW 5, now lets you selectively apply its powerful noise reduction and lens sharpness adjustments. Using a brush tool, you can paint masks onto specific areas of your image. Think of it like digital masking tape. You can create multiple masks, organised in layers, and independently control the intensity of denoising (Luminance slider) and detail enhancement (Force Details slider) for each masked area.

  • The Benefit: This is a big step forward in flexibility. Previously, PureRAW applied its magic globally across the entire image. Now, you have precise control for those tricky shots where different areas need different treatment. Want to heavily denoise a dark, noisy background while keeping maximum sharpness on your main subject? Or perhaps apply subtle sharpening only to the eyes in a portrait? Local Adjustments make this possible, offering finesse previously unavailable in PureRAW. This shift towards providing more granular control reflects an understanding that while automation is convenient, photographers sometimes need the ability to fine-tune results for critical images, moving beyond the original ‘set-and-forget’ philosophy.

  • User Feedback Note: It’s worth noting that some initial hands-on reviews have found the masking tools functional but somewhat basic compared to the sophisticated AI-powered masking in full-fledged editors. For instance, the lack of standard keyboard shortcuts for adjusting brush size was mentioned, requiring manual input. This does add extra steps compared to the simplicity of the fully automated process. However, the power of having this targeted control within the pre-processing stage is greatly appreciated.

  
  

• Meet DeepPRIME 3 (and XD3 X-Trans Beta):

  • What it is: At the heart of PureRAW is DxO’s DeepPRIME technology, an AI-powered engine trained on billions of image samples. Version 5 introduces DeepPRIME 3. This isn’t just denoising; it simultaneously handles the complex tasks of noise reduction and demosaicing (the process of reconstructing complete colour information from the sensor’s filtered data). DeepPRIME 3 takes this a step further by integrating a third process: correcting subtle colour errors (residual chromatic shifts) right down at the pixel level, using the precise data from DxO’s unique camera and lens profiles (Optics Modules) during the RAW conversion itself.

  • The Benefit: The goal is even cleaner images with superior detail recovery, especially noticeable in challenging high ISO shots or complex textures like fur, feathers, and foliage. Colours should also be more accurate by tackling chromatic aberration earlier and more intelligently. DxO claims performance gains equivalent to gaining up to two stops of ISO sensitivity, meaning an image shot at ISO 6400 could look as clean as one shot at ISO 1600 without PureRAW. Processing speeds are also said to be improved.

  • X-Trans Support: Good news for Fujifilm users! PureRAW 5 includes DeepPRIME XD3 X-Trans Beta, bringing DxO’s most advanced processing to Fuji’s unique X-Trans sensor files. This offers Fujifilm photographers access to next-generation noise reduction and detail extraction, although initial support excludes the latest 5th-generation sensors in cameras like the X-T5 and X-H2.

  • Note on XD2s: It’s a testament to how good the previous version was that PureRAW 5 still includes the DeepPRIME XD2s engine alongside the new DeepPRIME 3. Some reviewers have commented that for many images, the visual difference between the output of these two engines can be quite subtle, suggesting XD2s already set a very high bar.

  
  

• A Fresh Coat of Paint (New Interface):

  • What it is: PureRAW 5 sports a completely redesigned user interface, aiming for a cleaner, more modern, and refined appearance.

  • The Benefit: The goal is enhanced usability and a smoother workflow. A more intuitive interface means less time spent navigating menus and more time enjoying the improved image quality.

  
  

• Workflow Speed Boost with Custom Presets:

  • What it is: You can now save your preferred combination of settings – including the DeepPRIME method, optical correction choices, output format (DNG, JPG, TIFF), destination folder, and file renaming conventions – as custom presets.

  • The Benefit: This is a significant time-saver, especially for batch processing. If you frequently shoot events at high ISO with a particular camera and lens or always export files destined for a specific purpose with certain settings, you can now apply that entire configuration with a single click. This reduces repetitive actions and helps maintain consistency across your workflow. Like Local Adjustments, this feature adds a layer of user control, allowing photographers to tailor the software’s operation more closely to their needs and habits.

Before and After Noise Reduction. Click to Expand.

Under the Bonnet: How PureRAW 5 Performs its Magic

DxO PureRAW 5 doesn’t rely on smoke and mirrors; its impressive ability to clean up and enhance your RAW files stems from sophisticated, science-driven technologies working in harmony. Let’s peek under the bonnet and demystify the key components in simple terms.

DeepPRIME Explained: More Than Just Noise Reduction

Imagine cleaning a dusty, intricate mosaic while also trying to figure out the original colours of faded tiles – doing one task often makes the other task harder. Traditional RAW processing faces a similar challenge. It typically involves two separate main steps: interpreting the colour data from the sensor’s filtered pixels (demosaicing) and reducing unwanted noise (denoising). The problem is that these processes interfere with each other. If you denoise first, you might smooth away fine details crucial for accurate colour reconstruction. If you demosaic first, the algorithm might misinterpret noise specks as genuine image detail, leading to colour artefacts. DxO’s DeepPRIME technology takes a revolutionary approach. It uses artificial intelligence – specifically, a ‘deep neural network’ trained on literally billions of image samples from DxO’s extensive lab testing – to perform both demosaicing and denoising at the same time. Because the AI understands the intricate relationship between noise patterns and actual image detail at a fundamental level, it can disentangle them far more effectively than sequential methods.

By tackling both challenges simultaneously, DeepPRIME avoids the compromises inherent in older techniques. It achieves remarkable noise removal while preserving – and often even enhancing – fine textures and subtle details. The result is images that look cleaner and more natural. With DeepPRIME 3, this integrated approach is taken a step further by incorporating the correction of subtle chromatic aberrations (colour fringing) into the same simultaneous process, leveraging precise lens data for even greater accuracy.

Demosaicing Demystified: Turning Sensor Data into Colour

When you take a photo, your camera’s sensor doesn’t see in full colour at every point. Most sensors use a grid of filters called a Color Filter Array (CFA), most commonly the Bayer pattern, which arranges red, green, and blue filters over the individual light-sensitive pixels (sensels). Typically, there are twice as many green filters as red or blue, mimicking the human eye’s greater sensitivity to green light. This means each pixel initially only records the brightness (intensity) for one of those three primary colours.

The job of demosaicing is to reconstruct the full colour information for every pixel intelligently. It’s essentially a sophisticated interpolation process: the algorithm looks at the colour value recorded by a pixel and the values recorded by its immediate neighbours to make an educated guess about the two missing colour values at that specific location. Why does the quality of this process matter so much? Basic demosaicing algorithms might simply average neighbour values, which can work okay in smooth areas but often fall apart near edges or in areas with fine, repeating patterns. This can lead to unpleasant visual artefacts like weird colour fringes along edges, strange maze-like patterns (sometimes called ‘zippering’), or moiré patterns on fabrics or distant brickwork. More advanced algorithms, like those DxO integrates within DeepPRIME, use complex mathematical models and knowledge of typical image structures to predict the missing colours much more accurately. This results in sharper details, smoother transitions, and far fewer artefacts. In fact, truly excellent demosaicing can make the images from your sensor look significantly more detailed, effectively boosting its perceived resolution without changing the pixel count.

Smarter Lens Corrections with DxO Optics Modules

No lens is perfect. Even expensive professional glass introduces some level of optical imperfections. These typically include softness (a lack of critical sharpness, especially away from the centre), geometric distortion (straight lines appearing curved, either bowing outwards like a barrel or inwards like a pincushion), vignetting (the corners of the image appear darker than the centre), and chromatic aberration (those ugly purple or green colour fringes often seen along high-contrast edges). While most editing software offers lens correction features, DxO takes a unique and exceptionally rigorous approach. Since 2004, their engineers have meticulously tested thousands of specific camera body and lens combinations in dedicated laboratories. They don’t just test a lens model in isolation; they test how that specific lens performs on a particular camera body. For each unique pairing, they capture hundreds of test images under controlled conditions, precisely measuring all the optical flaws across the entire zoom range (for zoom lenses), at different aperture settings, and even at various focusing distances.

All this data is compiled into a unique DxO Optics Module – a highly detailed digital profile for that exact camera/lens combination. When you process a RAW file in PureRAW 5, the software reads the image’s metadata (EXIF data) to identify which camera and lens were used. It then automatically downloads the corresponding Optics Module (if you don’t already have it) and applies corrections tailored precisely to your gear and the settings used for that specific shot. This bespoke approach offers significant advantages over the more generic lens profiles often used by other software (including the standard profiles in Lightroom). Because the corrections are so specific, DxO can often achieve visibly better results: superior sharpness restoration that accounts for variations across the frame (not just a simple global sharpening), more accurate correction of complex geometric distortions (which can sometimes mean less of your image needs to be cropped away after correction, preserving more of the scene), more effective removal of vignetting without brightening noise or causing colour shifts in the corners, and cleaner elimination of chromatic aberrations.

Linear DNG Output: The Perfect Hand-Off

After PureRAW 5 has worked its magic using DeepPRIME and the relevant Optics Module, it doesn’t save the result as a standard JPEG or TIFF (though it can, if you choose). Its preferred output format is Linear DNG. DNG stands for Digital Negative, an open-source RAW image format developed by Adobe. The ‘Linear’ part means that PureRAW has already performed the fundamental RAW processing steps, particularly demosaicing. However, crucially, the file retains the full bit depth and broad tonal and colour flexibility of an original RAW file. This makes it the ideal format for handing off to your main photo editor. When you open a Linear DNG from PureRAW in Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Camera Raw (in Photoshop), Capture One, or other compatible software, it behaves like a regular RAW file. You still have complete freedom to adjust exposure, white balance, highlights, shadows, contrast, and saturation before applying creative edits. The difference is that you’re starting with a file that benefited from DxO’s industry-leading noise reduction, detail enhancement, and bespoke optical corrections. It’s the best of both worlds: foundational technical perfection from DxO combined with the creative control of your preferred editor.

The effectiveness of PureRAW stems significantly from how these technologies work together. DeepPRIME’s simultaneous processing benefits immensely from the precise lens flaw data provided by the Optics Modules – for example, DeepPRIME 3 directly uses this data to inform its chromatic aberration correction. Conversely, the optical corrections, particularly sharpness enhancements, are applied to an image that has already been expertly demosaiced and cleaned of noise, preventing the sharpening from exaggerating unwanted artefacts. This tightly integrated approach, combining bespoke hardware profiles with intelligent, simultaneous software processing, is a key reason why PureRAW often achieves results that are difficult to replicate using tools that handle these complex corrections as separate, sequential steps or rely on less precise, generic data.

Before and After image processed in PureRAW 5.

PureRAW 5 vs. Lightroom: Why Consider a Specialist?

Many photographers reading this will be comfortable users of Adobe Lightroom Classic, and rightly so – it’s a powerful piece of software for organising and editing photos. With the introduction of its own AI-powered Denoise feature, Lightroom has certainly upped its game in tackling noisy images. So, the question naturally arises: if Lightroom already has these tools, why consider adding DxO PureRAW 5 to the mix? The answer lies in pursuing the absolute best possible quality, particularly in the critical areas of noise reduction and optical correction, where a dedicated specialist often still holds an edge.

Noise Reduction & Detail Retention: DeepPRIME vs. Lightroom AI Denoise

Both PureRAW’s DeepPRIME and Lightroom’s AI Denoise leverage artificial intelligence to reduce noise while trying to preserve image detail. Lightroom’s tool greatly improves over its previous, more basic noise reduction sliders and offers impressive results. However, in numerous head-to-head comparisons and reviews, DxO’s DeepPRIME technology (particularly the DeepPRIME XD variants found in recent versions, including XD2s and the new DeepPRIME 3 in PureRAW 5) is frequently cited as being the current gold standard. DeepPRIME often excels in striking an even finer balance: it tends to remove noise more comprehensively while simultaneously retaining and sometimes even enhancing extremely fine details and textures. This difference can be particularly noticeable in high ISO images or complex, textured areas like animal fur, bird feathers, or dense foliage, where other algorithms might slightly smooth over the finest details. DeepPRIME’s unique approach of performing denoising and demosaicing simultaneously likely plays a significant role here, avoiding the compromises of sequential processing. Some direct comparisons note that Lightroom’s AI Denoise, while very good, can sometimes leave behind a subtle layer of fine grain or appear fractionally softer overall when placed side-by-side with a DeepPRIME-processed image. PureRAW’s output is often described as looking exceptionally clean and natural, potentially less prone to subtle artefacts like blotchiness in smooth background areas compared to some other solutions.

Speed can also be a factor. While performance depends heavily on your computer’s hardware (CPU, GPU, RAM), several comparisons have found DxO’s DeepPRIME processing to be significantly faster than Lightroom’s AI Denoise, particularly when leveraging powerful graphics cards (GPUs) or Apple Silicon’s Neural Engine. This speed advantage can translate into substantial time savings for photographers who need to process large batches of images (e.g., after an event or trip).

Optical Corrections: Bespoke vs. Standard Profiles

Lightroom applies lens corrections using built-in profiles. Adobe might create these profiles, or sometimes they are embedded directly into the RAW file by the camera manufacturer (common with mirrorless and compact cameras). These profiles do a decent job of correcting the most obvious geometric distortion (barrel/pincushion), corner darkening (vignetting), and colour fringing (chromatic aberration). However, they are often based on more generalised measurements of a lens model or rely on the manufacturer’s data, which may not always be optimised.

This is where DxO’s Optics Modules offer a distinct advantage. As discussed earlier, each module results from exhaustive laboratory testing of a specific lens mounted on a particular camera body. This allows for an unparalleled level of precision. DxO’s corrections not only address distortion, vignetting, and chromatic aberration with high accuracy but also tackle lens softness – applying intelligent sharpening that compensates for sharpness fall-off towards the edges and corners of the frame, something standard profiles typically don’t handle nearly as effectively. Because DxO’s distortion modelling is so precise, the resulting correction often requires less aggressive cropping to achieve a rectangular image, meaning you get to keep more of the picture you framed initially. Furthermore, their vignetting correction is specifically designed to brighten corners without amplifying noise or causing unnatural colour shifts, potential side effects of less sophisticated adjustments.

PureRAW 5 showing its Lens Correction Abilities

PureRAW 5 vs. Lightroom (Built-in Tools) - Key Differences

Feature	DxO PureRAW 5	Adobe Lightroom (Built-in)
Primary Role	RAW Pre-processor	All-in-one Editor & Organiser
Noise Reduction Engine	DeepPRIME 3 / XD2s (AI, Simultaneous Denoise/Demosaic/CA)	AI Denoise (AI, Separate Step)
Noise Reduction Quality (High ISO)	Often cited as class-leading, excellent detail retention	Very good, significant improvement over older LR methods, may appear slightly softer or retain fine grain vs DeepPRIME
Optical Corrections	Bespoke DxO Optics Modules (Camera+Lens specific, includes advanced sharpness)	Standard/Embedded Profiles (Generally good, basic sharpness control)
Correction Accuracy	Highly precise due to lab calibration	Generally good, based on generic/mfg data
Local Adjustments (NR/Sharpness)	Yes (Manual masking)	Yes (Within broader masking tools)
Workflow	Processes RAW > Linear DNG for external editing	Edits RAW directly within integrated workflow
Speed (AI Denoise)	Often faster, hardware dependent	Can be slower, hardware dependent

Ultimately, the decision to use PureRAW alongside Lightroom comes down to how critical these foundational corrections are to your work. PureRAW operates on the philosophy that applying the most accurate technical fixes – denoising, demosaicing, lens corrections – right at the beginning, using the pristine data from the original RAW file, yields a fundamentally superior starting point for any subsequent creative editing. Performing these steps later, after other adjustments have been made, or using less precise algorithms and profiles, might inadvertently bake in subtle imperfections or fail to extract the maximum possible quality from the sensor data. PureRAW’s specialised ‘fix it first’ approach offers tangible benefits for photographers seeking that last ounce of technical perfection.

Making PureRAW 5 Part of Your Routine

Integrating DxO PureRAW 5 into your existing photography habits is designed to be smooth and flexible, regardless of whether you’re a dedicated Lightroom user, a Photoshop fan, or prefer other editing tools. Think of it as a quality control gateway for your RAW files before entering your creative workspace.

PureRAW Standalone Application

Workflow Options:

• Standalone Application: This is the most straightforward way to use PureRAW, especially if you’re not heavily invested in Lightroom’s catalogue or want to batch process images before importing them anywhere. Launch the PureRAW 5 application, then drag and drop your RAW files (or folders containing them) directly into its main window (the Lightbox) or use the Open function. Once your images are loaded, you can select them and choose your processing settings. You can either use the Process with Preview button to examine the effect on individual images and tweak settings like the DeepPRIME mode or local adjustments or hit Process to apply your chosen settings (or a saved preset) to a whole batch of images simultaneously. You define the output format (Linear DNG is usually recommended for further editing), the destination folder for the processed files, and any file renaming rules. Once processing is complete, you can even tell PureRAW to automatically open the resulting files in another application (like Photoshop or Affinity Photo).

• Seamless Lightroom Classic Integration (Plugin): This is likely the most appealing option for many photographers already using Lightroom Classic for organisation and editing. When you install PureRAW 5, it automatically adds a plugin to Lightroom. The workflow is simple:

  1. Select one or more RAW files within your Lightroom Library module.

  2. Go to the File menu, > Plugin Extras, and choose one of the Process with DxO PureRAW 5 options (e.g., Preview and process, Instant processing, or Process directly with last settings).

  3. A PureRAW window will pop up, allowing you to confirm or adjust settings (it will automatically detect and offer to download the necessary Optics Module if needed).

  4. Click Process. PureRAW will work its magic in the background.

  5. Once finished, the newly created Linear DNG file(s) will be automatically imported back into your Lightroom catalogue, usually appearing in a dedicated DxO collection or a subfolder within the original image’s folder, ready for you to edit. A neat trick is that any non-destructive edits (like exposure or white balance adjustments) you might have already applied to the original RAW file in Lightroom are often automatically reapplied to the new DNG file, saving you rework. This plugin workflow is incredibly convenient because it allows you to leverage PureRAW’s power selectively, only on the images that truly benefit (like high ISO shots or those taken with problematic lenses), without ever leaving your familiar Lightroom environment or disrupting your existing catalogue structure.

  
  

• Working with Photoshop / Adobe Camera Raw (ACR): The workflow is straightforward if Photoshop is your primary editor. You’ll typically use the PureRAW 5 standalone application first. Process your RAW files as described above, and either set the output option to automatically export the finished Linear DNGs to Photoshop or locate the generated DNG files and open them manually in Photoshop. Because they are DNGs, they will automatically open via the Adobe Camera Raw interface, giving you the familiar RAW editing controls but applied to the superior base image created by PureRAW.

  
  

• Other Integrations: PureRAW integrates with your computer’s operating system for quick, one-off processing. You can often right-click on a RAW file in Windows Explorer or macOS Finder and choose to process it directly with PureRAW. DxO also provides guidance on integrating PureRAW into workflows involving other popular software like Capture One, Affinity Photo, and their own Nik Collection plugin suite.

This adaptability is key to PureRAW’s appeal. By offering multiple ways to fit into photographers’ established habits – whether they live entirely within Lightroom, jump between applications, or prefer standalone tools – DxO makes it much easier to adopt the software and benefit from its quality improvements without demanding a radical overhaul of how people work. The Lightroom Classic plugin significantly lowers the barrier to entry for the vast number of photographers already comfortable within the Adobe ecosystem.

PureRAW 5 Standalone Application

When to Use PureRAW

While you could process every single RAW file through PureRAW, it provides the most dramatic and noticeable benefits in specific situations. Consider using it for:

• Images shot at high ISO settings where noise is prominent.

• Photographs taken in very low light conditions.

• Images suffering from obvious lens flaws like softness (especially towards the edges), distortion, or strong colour fringing.

• Reviving RAW files from older digital cameras whose sensors might not match modern standards for noise performance.

• Any image where you must extract the maximum technical quality and detail, perhaps for large prints or significant crops.

The difference might be more subtle for well-exposed photos shot at base ISO with a high-quality modern lens, though the precise optical corrections can still offer an advantage. Think of it as a powerful tool to deploy when needed rather than an obligatory step for every single frame.

Final Thoughts: Give Your RAW Files the Treatment They Deserve

DxO PureRAW 5 stands out as a powerful ally in the relentless pursuit of image quality. It’s not trying to be everything to everyone; instead, it focuses laser-like on perfecting the foundational elements of your RAW files. By leveraging the remarkable AI-driven intelligence of DeepPRIME 3 for simultaneous noise reduction and demosaicing, combined with the unmatched precision of bespoke DxO Optics Modules tailored to your specific camera and lens combination, PureRAW 5 delivers exceptionally clean, sharp, and detailed Linear DNG files. These optimised files provide the ideal starting point for your creative vision in your preferred editor.

Download a Free Trial of PureRAW 5

This software is tailor-made for any photographer shooting in RAW format – from the enthusiastic hobbyist to the serious amateur – who finds themselves battling noise, wishing for sharper results from their lenses, or simply striving to extract every drop of quality from their captures. It’s particularly transformative when dealing with challenging shooting conditions like low light or high ISO settings or when working with files from cameras or lenses that might not be top-of-the-line.

Its core promise is to “supercharge your cameras and lenses,” effectively elevating the performance of the gear you already own. Indeed, one of the most compelling aspects of PureRAW is this ‘invisible upgrade’ effect. By dramatically improving noise control and apparent sharpness, it can breathe new life into images from cameras you thought were past their prime, or make lenses perform better than expected. For photographers frustrated by the limitations of their current equipment but hesitant about the cost of new hardware, PureRAW represents a genuine, software-based path to achieving visibly better image quality. It’s an investment that pays dividends in the clarity and detail of your final photographs.

Furthermore, DxO offers PureRAW 5 as a perpetual license – you buy it once and own it, without recurring subscription fees, a model that many photographers find increasingly attractive. The best way to truly appreciate what DxO PureRAW 5 can do is to see it work on your own images. DxO typically offers a fully functional free trial (often for 14 or 30 days) available for download from their website (https://www.dxo.com/dxo-pureraw). Give it a try – process some of your challenging high ISO or soft-looking RAW files and compare the results side-by-side with your usual workflow.

You might find that DxO PureRAW 5 unlocks a level of clarity and detail you didn’t think possible. It allows you to confidently push your gear further and bring home cleaner, more satisfying photographs from every shoot.