Nik Collection 6: The world's favorite photography plugins (2024)

FAQs

Is it still possible to get the free Nik Collection? ›

Is the Free Nik Collection Still Available to Download? Yes, you can still download the free version of the Nik Collection, or rather the Google version of the Nik Collection .

Nik Collection 4 or 5 users can upgrade to version 6 at the discounted price of $79. The new version comes with good improvements to local adjustments, workflow improvements, and big under-the-hood changes. I find the biggest improvement from version 5 to 6 is the upgrades to Control Point possibilities.

For me and the type of photography I do, Silver Efex is worth the collection's $149 price tag all on its own. The best way to see if Silver Efex is right for you is to download a free trial of Nik Collection v6, available by clicking the button below.

For users of Nik Collection 6, the plugins will be automatically installed in the correct folder of compatible versions of Affinity Photo. Using Affinity Photo and the Nik Collection together requires a special installation procedure which is described in the user manual.

Why are Nik Collection apps either not appearing or are showing as duplicates within Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Photoshop Elements? This typically occurs if previous versions haven't been completely uninstalled. In such cases, we recommend using the Nik Cleaning Tool.

You can either download Nik Collection for free and try it for 30 days or buy the full version right away here.

Nik Collection 6. 8 premium plugins for Lightroom and Photoshop to supercharge your photos. New license One-time purchase. No subscription.

DxO FilmPack integrates seamlessly into DxO PhotoLab and can work with RAW Files of supported cameras. On the other hand, Nik Collection offers a set of very different tools apart from the simulation of analog films.

Available immediately, Nik Collection 6 is priced at $149. If you already own either version 4 or 5, you can upgrade for the reduced price of $79.

Nik Collection Version 6 is the latest version improving on Nik Collection's innovative U Point™ tool, including new Control Lines, Color Selectivity filters, inverted and diffused adjustments, and a cleaner look to the workspace.

What is the alternative to silver efex? ›

BWStyler is a direct replacement for Nik Silver Efex Pro. It isn't quite as flexible BUT it does provide some features not seen in the Nik software. Its film simulations are exceptional and the results appear extremely close to film.

Compared to that of version 2, Silver Efex Pro 3's interface is much cleaner and more modern. DxO has also updated its U-Point control point technology to reduce visual clutter, significantly increase versatility and in the latest v4. 2 release, bring a modest boost to performance as well.

As the only fully-loaded photo editor integrated across macOS, Windows and iPad, Affinity Photo is the first choice of millions of creative and photography professionals around the world.

Since its inception, Affinity has gained the trust of professionals across the globe and picked up some of the industry's most prestigious awards.

Nik collection only supports images in the RGB color space, such as JPEG and TIFF. Greyscale images can't be opened and will give an error message.

Installing the Google Nik Collection

Click the Download button to download the plug-in for Windows or MacOS. Installation is easy: Simply execute and install the downloaded file. During the installation process, Google Nik Collection will link with Photoshop and with Lightroom and Aperture (if installed).

Update April 2017. In the meantime, Google has updated their Nik Collection Help page with the following statement: The Nik Collection is free and compatible with Mac OS X 10.7 through 10.10; Windows Vista, 7, 8; and Adobe Photoshop through CC 2015.

Nik Collection is not included in DxO PhotoLab and vice versa DxO PhotoLab is not included in Nik Collection. Both products are sold separately.