Enter , the latest iteration of DxO’s legendary suite of plugins. This is not just a minor patch; version 6.13.0 refines what many professionals already consider the most powerful Photoshop and Lightroom plugin pack on the market. Whether you are a landscape shooter looking for the perfect "Pro Contrast" or a portrait editor seeking flawless skin via "Color Efex," this update deserves your attention. What Exactly is Nik Collection 6.13.0? For the uninitiated, the Nik Collection is a bundle of eight desktop plugins that integrate seamlessly with Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, and DxO PhotoLab. Originally developed by Google (and before that, Nik Software), the suite was acquired by DxO, which has since resurrected it with modern 64-bit support, high-DPI display compatibility, and RAW processing improvements.
| Action | Nik Collection 6.12 (Old) | Nik Collection 6.13.0 (New) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Launch Color Efex from PS | 4.5 seconds | 1.2 seconds | | Apply "Pro Contrast" filter | 2.0 seconds | 0.8 seconds | | Return to Lightroom (Save) | 6 seconds | 3 seconds | | Memory usage (8 filters applied) | 2.4 GB | 1.9 GB | Nik Collection 6.13.0 - Photoshop Lightroom P...
9.5/10 Pros: Blazing fast on M1/M2, unbeatable B&W conversion, industry-leading U Point masking, permanent license (no subscription). Cons: No iPad support, steep learning curve for beginners, older plugins (Analog Efex) feel dated. Have you upgraded to Nik Collection 6.13.0 yet? Share your experience in the comments below Enter , the latest iteration of DxO’s legendary
If you are on Nik Collection 5, 4, or 3, DxO requires an upgrade fee (usually $49-$79). If you are still using the free Google Nik Collection (2016), you must buy the full product—note that the Google version does not work on macOS Catalina or newer due to 32-bit deprecation. Nik Collection 6.13.0 - Photoshop Lightroom Plugin Pack is not trying to reinvent the wheel. It is perfecting the wheel that has spun professional images for two decades. While the lack of a brand-new "Efex" tool might disappoint some, the stability, speed, and Apple Silicon optimization make this the definitive version to install. What Exactly is Nik Collection 6