DxO PhotoLab

DxO PhotoLab is a complex and sophisticated photo editing application that offers a ton of choices, making it both versatile and compact at the same time. I felt I was dealing with a professional choice here, and that was due to the high number of options and adjustments, some directed toward users like me some reserved for advanced users who like to fine-tune their experience to the maximum.

Well, after loading the image or photo you'd like to adjust, you can opt to use a certain preset to avoid having to manually set the file itself. Further on, there are adjustments for these presets as well, each dealing with a particular aspect highlighted by the main option, such as lighting, shading, hue, and so on.

The application allows users to load previous projects, even if these were done with similar software but not this one. You can directly print and even export your creations to an indicated disk. I can't help but point out that the interface, although modern, was a bit crowded. This means more features, yes, but at times it can also lead to confusion when looking for specific items in the app's menus.

The user can easily tag projects and an option for rating is also available. Image properties can easily be accessed and if you are happy with your correction settings applied to one project, rest assured you can copy and apply them to another as well.

DxO PhotoLab is much more than a simple photo editing program, and that is especially true on account of its many features that can help a user extract perfection out of any image out there. For those who want to unlock this app's true potential, do keep in mind that some extra computer knowledge might be required.