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Purpose
DxO PureRAW processes RAW files to improve sharpness, reduce noise, and correct optical defects before photo editing.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dxo.com
Free plan
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · dxo.com
Security
DxO says it takes reasonable technical and organizational precautions to prevent loss, misuse, or alteration of personal information and stores it on secure systems.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dxo.com
Privacy
DxO says it does not access product data except on a limited basis for technical support at the user’s request and permission, or for requested updates, backups, or restoration.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dxo.com
Support
DxO provides an online user guide, tutorials, help and support, and a camera and lens compatibility list.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dxo.com
Founded
2003Read 28 Sep 2026 · dxo.com
Batch processing
The product supports batch processing, automatic memory-card detection, and renaming options for original and exported files.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dxo.com
Camera compatibility
RAW files must come from camera models in DxO’s compatibility database, so newly released models may take a few weeks to be supported.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dxo.com
Computer limit
A license can be activated on two personal computers, including one Mac and one PC, but used on only one computer at a time.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dxo.com
Connectivity
An internet connection is required for activation; after activation, the software can run offline for 37 days before reconnecting to DxO’s servers.Read 7 Oct 2026 · shop.dxo.com
Denoising
The product uses DeepPRIME technology to reduce noise while preserving natural-looking detail.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dxo.com
Lens corrections
DxO says its optical modules apply corrections for the specific camera and lens combination, including distortion, chromatic aberration, and vignetting.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dxo.com
Lightroom integration
PureRAW can be installed as a Lightroom Classic plugin, and processed files return to the catalog or collection for editing.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dxo.com
Other workflows
Users can drag and drop files or select them in Windows Explorer or macOS Finder, then choose which software receives processed files.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dxo.com
Photoshop integration
PureRAW can send RAW files to Photoshop as Smart Objects so denoising and demosaicing settings can be revisited through a Smart Filter.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dxo.com
RAW output
PureRAW can produce Linear DNG files, including compressed DNG files described as up to four times smaller than regular DNG files.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dxo.com
Trial limits
The 14-day trial includes the regular application features but limits the number of files that can be exported in one go.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dxo.com

Plans and prices

New license Price not published 2 computers Read 20 Sep 2026 · shop.dxo.com
Upgrade Price not published 2 computers Read 20 Sep 2026 · shop.dxo.com
DxO PureRAW 6 new license $89.99, paid once From $89.99; lifetime license New license price shown as “from” · Windows or macOS Read 7 Oct 2026 · shop.dxo.com
DxO PureRAW 6 $139.99, paid once $139.99 one-time; lifetime license Activate on up to 2 computers · Windows or macOS Read 7 Oct 2026 · shop.dxo.com

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