Better AI masks arrive with DxO PhotoLab 9.2, as the company announces a fresh set of authentic paper textures for Nik Collection and claims that PureRAW 5.5  transforms Photoshop RAW editing.

DxO PhotoLab 9 was introduced last September, heralding, as DxO noted, “a new era of editing, adding exceptional AI Masks, high-precision local adjustments for DeepPRIME denoising and sharpening, and more.” Now, the company says that the release of DxO PhotoLab 9.2, brings “significant improvements to its widely acclaimed AI-powered masking tools alongside a set of workflow enhancements designed to make photographers more productive than ever.”

DxO’s AI masks — introduced in PhotoLab 9 — already allow photographers to make complex local adjustments in just a few clicks, with a flexible mask and submask system that lets them build sophisticated, interacting selections for even greater precision and control.

With version 9.2, these masks become even more powerful thanks to improved matting and an upgraded sensibility threshold for cleaner, more accurate edges around complex subjects. The result is an AI masking system that feels smarter, faster, and more intuitive than ever.

DxO PhotoLab 9.2 also introduces several workflow refinements, according to DxO. Version 9.2 is available as a free update to owners of DxO PhotoLab 9.

The essential Photoshop plugin suite Nik Collection 8.2, which is now available, expands Analog Efex with new paper texture tool for print inspired looks. The new tool for adding paper textures offers:

• 30 authentic paper surfaces — Inspired by traditional photographic, artistic and antique papers, the new textures add grain, depth, and character to images.
• Fine control — Adjust intensity, blend modes, and tonal integration to achieve everything from subtle mood to striking artistic impact.
• Effortless workflow — Nik Collection 8 integrates effortlessly with Adobe Photoshop, and works efficiently alongside DxO PhotoLab, Adobe Lightroom Classic, and Affinity Photo.

Nik Collection 8.2 continues DxO’s commitment to creative freedom, blending heritage with cutting-edge technology. Alongside the new paper textures, users benefit from ongoing stability improvements and performance optimizations across the suite’s seven plugins.

The last software from DxO Labs being updated is DxO PureRAW 5.5, which, according to the company, transforms Photoshop RAW editing, delivering cleaner, sharper, more detailed images. DxO PureRAW 5.5 is a free update (to owners of version 5) that introduces a game-changing integration with Adobe Photoshop. With the ability to work as a Photoshop Smart Filter, DxO PureRAW now gives photographers direct access to its world-class RAW conversion tools — including the recently released DeepPRIME 3 and DeepPRIME XD3 for X-Trans sensors — without ever leaving Photoshop.

“With DxO PureRAW 5.5, Photoshop users finally have a true alternative to Camera Raw — one that delivers visibly superior results straight from their RAW files,” said Jean-Marc Alexia, VP of Product Strategy. “This is a major step forward for photographers who demand the highest image quality without compromising on workflow flexibility.”

Until now, Photoshop users have relied on Adobe Camera Raw to handle the first stage of RAW development. With DxO PureRAW 5.5, they gain an alternative that seamlessly slots into their workflow, offering unmatched noise reduction, detail recovery, and optical corrections. The new Smart Filter integration means PureRAW can be applied non-destructively, with the flexibility to return and fine-tune processing at any point in the editing journey.

All the software is available is available  from the DxO website (shop.dxo.com) for macOS and Windows machines.