DxO PureRAW 6 - The Complete Guide for Photographers

DxO PureRAW 6 is the most significant update to DxO's RAW preprocessing software since the original launch in 2021. With DeepPRIME XD3 now available for Bayer sensor cameras (Sony, Canon, Nikon, Panasonic — not just Fujifilm any more), dramatically smaller output files thanks to High-Fidelity DNG Compression, and AI-powered sensor dust removal, there's a lot to get to grips with.
 
I've put together this comprehensive guide to help you get up and running quickly, and to make sure you're using PureRAW 6 to its full potential — whether you're processing a handful of carefully composed landscapes or ploughing through hundreds of frames from a busy shoot.
 
What's inside:
Step-by-step installation and activation
System requirements for Windows and macOS
Understanding the processing engines — DeepPRIME 3, XD2s, and the new XD3
Complete standalone workflow walkthrough
Lightroom Classic plug-in integration (my recommended approach)
Photoshop Smart Object workflow for non-destructive editing
Using local adjustments for precision control over noise and sharpness
Setting up High-Fidelity DNG Compression
Configuring AI Sensor Dust Removal
My recommended settings for different shooting scenarios — landscape, street, night, studio, and workshop batches
Quick-reference processing checklist
Troubleshooting common issues
Pricing and licensing information
 
The guide is written from my own experience using PureRAW on every workshop I run — from the medieval streets of Barga in Tuscany to the canals of Venice at blue hour. It's practical, jargon-free, and structured so you can use it as a reference alongside the software.