The updated version of DxO PhotoLab delivers, the company says, “remarkable image quality with DeepPRIME XD3, expanded control over AI Masks, and unprecedented DNG compression.” Version 9.6 brings three headline innovations: the arrival of DeepPRIME XD3 for Bayer sensors, enhanced creative control with diffusion for AI Masks, and High-Fidelity Compression for DNG export — dramatically reducing file sizes without compromising RAW quality.
“PhotoLab 9.6 is all about removing limits,” said Jean-Marc Alexia, VP of Product Strategy at DxO. “Whether it’s extracting more detail from the most demanding RAW files, refining selections with greater subtlety, or dramatically reducing storage requirements, this update gives photographers new levels of freedom — without sacrificing image quality.”
Previously exclusive to X-Trans cameras, DeepPRIME XD3 now extends, DxO says, “its groundbreaking denoising and demosaicing technology to Bayer sensor cameras, marking a major leap forward in RAW image quality.”
An evolution of DxO’s renowned DeepPRIME technology, DeepPRIME XD3 is designed specifically for the most demanding files captured under challenging conditions. It produces cleaner, sharper images than ever before, extracting phenomenal detail while maintaining natural textures and accurate color reproduction. From high-ISO night scenes to finely detailed landscapes, DeepPRIME XD3 establishes a new benchmark for what’s possible in RAW conversion.
Paired with DxO’s exclusive DxO Modules, which deliver the most precise camera and lens corrections on the market, DeepPRIME XD3 offers the ultimate image quality pipeline. For photographers shooting at exceptionally high ISO values, it represents the current market leader in noise reduction, detail extraction, and color fidelity.
DxO PhotoLab’s acclaimed AI Masks — already celebrated for their speed, accuracy, and flexibility — become even more powerful in version 9.6 with the addition of diffusion controls. This new option allows photographers to soften mask edges and smoothly feather selections, making transitions more natural and adjustments more refined. Whether working on portraits, landscapes, or complex scenes with subtle tonal changes, diffusion provides greater creative control while preserving the intuitive workflow that has made AI Masks a standout feature of DxO PhotoLab.
This breakthrough technology means photographers no longer have to choose between image quality and storage efficiency. DxO outputs Linear DNG files, meaning images are fully demosaiced while retaining full dynamic range and editing flexibility. Intelligent compression now dramatically reduces file sizes without affecting image quality. Large-scale processing, archiving, and long-term storage become faster, lighter, and more efficient — without compromising a professional RAW workflow.
DxO PhotoLab 9.6 is available from the DxO website () for macOS and Windows machines. A new license costs $239.99. Owners of DxO PhotoLab 7 or 8 versions can upgrade for $119.99. A 30-day trial is available from https://www.dxo.com/dxo-photolab/download/. Version 9.6 is available as a free update to owners of DxO PhotoLab 9.