DxO PureRAW 6 – Is It Actually Worth It for Photographers
Ever wondered how far you can really push ISO… before noise becomes a problem?
In this video, I take a real-world look at DxO PureRAW 4 and whether it’s actually worth adding to your workflow — especially if you’re shooting at higher ISO or producing work for print.
I’ve tested this on everything from ISO 10,000 through to 32,000, comparing it directly with Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw… and the results might surprise you.
More importantly, I’ll show you exactly how I’m using it in my workflow — and when I’m not.
Just to be clear, I already owned an earlier version of PureRAW that I purchased myself. DxO provided access to the latest version, but as always, this review reflects my own experience and opinion.
🎯 In this video:
What DxO PureRAW actually does
Real-world high ISO comparisons
Lightroom / ACR vs PureRAW results
My updated workflow (including batch processing)
The impact of compressed RAW files
When it’s worth using… and when it’s not
💬 Question for you:
How high are you comfortable pushing your ISO before you start worrying about noise? Let me know in the comments — I’d be really interested to hear 👇
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⏱ CHAPTERS
00:00 – Introduction: ISO & Noise Today
00:30 – How Much Noise Is Acceptable?
00:56 – Lightroom vs Dedicated Noise Reduction
01:19 – My Experience with PureRAW (Earlier Version)
01:47 – The File Size Problem
02:16 – What’s New in PureRAW 4
02:38 – Transparency & Affiliate Disclosure
03:01 – What PureRAW Actually Does
03:28 – Workflow Overview
03:55 – DeepPRIME XD Explained
04:24 – Image Quality Improvements
04:56 – Why File Size Changes Everything
05:32 – Compressed RAW Explained
06:04 – My New Workflow (Batch Processing)
07:01 – Real Example (Warbirds Shoot)
07:31 – Processing Speed
07:44 – File Size Comparison
07:50 – Meet Jackson 🐶
08:38 – Testing PureRAW on Real Images
08:59 – Interface & Settings Overview
09:41 – DeepPRIME XD3 Settings
10:01 – Limitations (Exposure Preview)
10:49 – Workarounds & Observations
11:34 – Image Comparisons Begin
12:20 – Extreme ISO Test (32,000)
13:32 – Processing & Output Settings
14:52 – Back into Camera Raw
15:29 – Side-by-Side Comparison
16:03 – Adobe Denoise Comparison
17:04 – Compressed RAW Quality Thoughts
17:31 – 100% Crop Comparison
18:13 – ISO 10,000 Results
19:22 – Detail vs “Plastic” Look
20:00 – Final Thoughts Begin
20:48 – When I’ll Use It
21:16 – Who Should Consider It
21:44 – Software & Workflow Fit
22:08 – Extra Features (Masking, Dust Removal)
22:32 – Is It for Everyone?
22:58 – Discount & Affiliate Info
23:20 – Quick Personal Note
23:40 – Outro
📸 Gear I Use
Canon R5 / R5 Mark II
RF 24–105mm
RF 100–500mm
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