For over a decade, the by DxO has been the gold standard for photographers who refuse to settle for generic digital looks. Whether you are a landscape shooter obsessed with dynamic range or a portrait artist chasing that timeless film grain, the Nik Collection (specifically Color Efex Pro and Silver Efex Pro ) offers a depth of control that Lightroom presets alone cannot touch.
, come pre-loaded with hundreds of presets that were previously considered "exclusive" or separate downloads. How to Install and Use nik collection presets and recipes free exclusive
As a final bonus, we're offering a selection of free exclusive Nik Collection presets and recipes that you can download and use on your own images. These presets and recipes have been created by professional photographers and Nik Collection experts, and are designed to work with a range of genres and styles. For over a decade, the by DxO has
The Nik Collection (now owned by DxO) is legendary for its analog film emulation and U-Point local adjustment technology. While the software comes with hundreds of built-in presets, there is a thriving community of photographers creating custom "Recipes" (Nik’s term for preset combinations) and sharing them for free. How to Install and Use As a final
The DxO Forum is a goldmine where users share custom recipes (often in XML format) for free. How to Import and Use These Recipes Download the preset or recipe XML file. Open Color Efex Pro or Silver Efex Pro . Click the "Import" button in the recipes panel. Select the downloaded XML file.
Choose a soft white vignette at 15% to brighten the edges of the frame rather than darkening them. How to Import and Export Presets in Nik Collection