Learn how to use DxO PhotoLab 5, a software for RAW conversion, image editing, retouching and image management that stands out from the competition in many ways. Michael Moltenbrey shows you how to realise your complete workflow from image optimisation to image selection and tagging with PhotoLab 5. DxO PhotoLab offers you a complete alternative to Lightroom or Luminar and allows efficient RAW development, JPEG optimisation and management of your images. Both beginners and those switching from a different software will learn to understand and use PhotoLab's tools with the help of step-by-step instructions.

You will learn how to create brilliant images with tools such as DxO ClearView Plus or SmartLighting, or how to get the last bit of quality out of your images with DeepPrime noise reduction, which has been significantly improved with the use of artificial intelligence in version 5. From the first installation to the editing and management techniques, all relevant applications of both the ELITE and ESSENTIAL editions are explained with the help of sample photos and menu illustrations.

In this book:

- Differences between ELITE and ESSENTIAL editions

- The "Photo library" and the "Edit" tabs

- Using and adjusting metadata

- Dealing with light and exposure

- Selectively modifying and editing tonal values

- Removing haze and highlighting structures

- Editing colours

- Sharpening and de-noising images

- Correcting horizon, distortion and perspective

- Watermarks and effects

- Local adjustments

- Printing and exporting photos

- Practical example projects