It's a double celebration for DxO as it releases updated versions of the Nik Sharpener and HDR Efex plug-ins, the last two to be modernised from the days when the Nik Collection was owned by Google.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. One of my favorite sets of Photoshop plugins is DxO’s Nik ...

If Instagram filters aren’t quite cutting it for you when it comes to your photos, you can take your photo editing up a notch without dropping a dime thanks to Google’s decision to make its Nik ...

If you're an avid photo editor, you probably already have a pretty decent workflow for transforming so-so shots into lovely digital images. Those who want a little bit more of a helping hand, or just ...

When Google acquired Nik Software, the development shop behind the popular Snapseed mobile photography app, it wasn’t clear what Google’s plans for Nik’s other products were. Today, Google announced ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. A decade or so ago there existed an inventive software ...

Back in 2012, Google purchased German company Nik Software, the firm behind a series of photo editing plug-ins designed for amateur and professional photographers. The acquisition was primarily so ...

In 2012, Google purchased Nik Software and made their excellent mobile photo editor Snapseed free on Android and iOS. Since then, many of Snapseed’s features have been integrated into Google’s various ...