Its range of customized presets lets users vary the grain structure and contrast characteristics of their photos to accurately reproduce some of the most iconic black-and-white films in the world.

The Nik Collection's flagship software plugin, Nik Silver Efex, features a range of exclusive presets and effects designed to simulate classic analogue films, including Kodak Tri-X 400, Ilford Delta 100, Fuji Neopan, and more. Improved responsiveness for Nik Silver Efex Nik Collection 4.2 also makes Nik Silver Efex and Nik Viveza compatible with the latest version of Capture One. 'With the 4.2 version of Nik Collection, users can now opt to run the software in ‘M1 native’ mode and enjoy an optimized user experience' Up until now, they had to use Rosetta to be able to run Nik Collection.' recalls Jean-Marc Alexia, Vice President Product Strategy. 'Users of Photoshop 22.3 (and later) working on a Mac M1 can run it in 'native' mode or with the Rosetta emulator. Nik Collection 4.2 can be used with Adobe Photoshop CC in native mode on Apple computers with a M1 processor (version 22.3 and up). 'Native M1' Adobe Photoshop compatibility

Its eight software plugins address every aspect of creative photography, including colour and HDR photography, black-and-white conversion, and analogue simulation. Nik Collection, which sets the standard for creative photography, combines 250 professional-quality presets with the exceptional flexibility of U Point™ local adjustment technology. More information on the update can be found from DxO below. A full, one-month trial version of Nik Collection 4 is also available on the DxO website. Nik Collection 4.2 (Windows and macOS) is now available for download from the DxO website for a special price of £88.99 instead of £133 and £54.99 instead of £69 for the upgrade until 10 October 2021. Photographers who own Nik Collection 3 or later can purchase an upgrade by signing into their accounts. The Nik Collection by DxO has had an update which means it can be used with Adobe Photoshop CC in native mode on Apple computers with an M1 processor and users will notice it is more responsive when using the Nik Silver Efex.

Equivalent of adobe photoshop for a mac