DxO PureRAW
DxO PureRAW prepares camera RAW files for editing by improving sharpness, reducing noise, and correcting optical defects.
What DxO PureRAW is
DxO PureRAW prepares camera RAW files for editing by improving sharpness, reducing noise, and correcting optical defects. Its DeepPRIME technology is designed to reduce noise while retaining natural-looking detail, and optical modules tailor corrections to a camera and lens combination, including distortion, chromatic aberration, and vignetting. The software can export Linear DNG files, including compressed DNG described as up to four times smaller than regular DNG. It also supports TIFF and JPEG output. Lightroom Classic users can run PureRAW as a plugin and return processed files to a catalog or collection. For Photoshop, it can send RAW files as Smart Objects, leaving denoising and demosaicing settings revisitable through a Smart Filter. Files can also be added by drag and drop or selected in Windows Explorer or macOS Finder, with a choice of destination software. Batch processing, automatic memory-card detection, and renaming options are included. PureRAW runs on Windows and macOS. A 14-day trial includes the regular features but limits exports per go; the listed lifetime-license options are $89.99, paid once and $139.99, paid once.
Good
- DeepPRIME reduces noise while preserving natural-looking detail.
- Corrections are tailored to camera and lens combinations.
- Works with Lightroom Classic and Photoshop workflows.
- Batch processing and file-renaming options are included.
- Outputs include DNG, TIFF, and JPEG.
Watch out
- No free plan; the trial limits exports per go.
- A camera must be listed in DxO’s compatibility database.
- Internet is required for activation and reconnection every 37 days.
- A license can be used on only one computer at a time.
Who it suits
It suits photographers who want to process supported camera RAW files before editing, particularly those using Lightroom Classic or Photoshop. Users should check camera compatibility, since newly released models may take a few weeks to be supported.
Verdict
DxO PureRAW combines RAW cleanup with camera-and-lens-specific optical corrections and workflows for Lightroom Classic and Photoshop. The trial offers the regular features, but it limits exports, and compatibility depends on DxO’s camera database.
Plans and prices
From DxO PureRAW's own pricing page, checked 20 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| New license | — | 2 computers |
| Upgrade | — | 2 computers |
| DxO PureRAW 6 new license | $89.99, paid once | New license price shown as “from” · Windows or macOS · From $89.99; lifetime license |
| DxO PureRAW 6 | $139.99, paid once | Activate on up to 2 computers · Windows or macOS · $139.99 one-time; lifetime license |
The facts
Each one read from DxO PureRAW's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Batch processing
- The product supports batch processing, automatic memory-card detection, and renaming options for original and exported files.checked 7 Oct 2026
- 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.checked 7 Oct 2026
- 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.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Connectivity
- An internet connection is required for activation; after activation, the software can run offline for 37 days before reconnecting to DxO’s servers.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Denoising
- The product uses DeepPRIME technology to reduce noise while preserving natural-looking detail.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Lens corrections
- DxO says its optical modules apply corrections for the specific camera and lens combination, including distortion, chromatic aberration, and vignetting.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Lightroom integration
- PureRAW can be installed as a Lightroom Classic plugin, and processed files return to the catalog or collection for editing.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Other workflows
- Users can drag and drop files or select them in Windows Explorer or macOS Finder, then choose which software receives processed files.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Photoshop integration
- PureRAW can send RAW files to Photoshop as Smart Objects so denoising and demosaicing settings can be revisited through a Smart Filter.checked 7 Oct 2026
- 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.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- DxO PureRAW processes RAW files to improve sharpness, reduce noise, and correct optical defects before photo editing.checked 7 Oct 2026
- RAW output
- PureRAW can produce Linear DNG files, including compressed DNG files described as up to four times smaller than regular DNG files.checked 7 Oct 2026
- 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.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- DxO provides an online user guide, tutorials, help and support, and a camera and lens compatibility list.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2003checked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Nochecked 20 Sep 2026
- Trial limits
- The 14-day trial includes the regular application features but limits the number of files that can be exported in one go.checked 7 Oct 2026
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