Nik Collection are a package of seven powerful editing plug-ins photography tools, now completely free. Previously, Google sold the plugins for a steep $149. These plug-ins includes filter application that improve color correction, to retouching, image sharpening, noise reduction as well ability to make adjustments to tonality of images.
Google acquired Nik Collection with 2012 purchase of Nik Software, the German company that is better known for the Snapseed apps for Android and iOS. While Snapseed is a simple yet powerful for mobile users, Nik Collection is geared towards professionals and enthusiasts. The suite sold for $500 before Google acquired it, and it later went down to $150. Now Google has decided to offer the package free for everyone. Well, it could also mean that there would be no more new releases of this great collection, moreover there had been no updates in the last 3 years.
Note that, these are plugins, not standalone tools, so you will need the programs listed below. If you bought Nik Collection since January 1, 2016, you will automatically receive a refund over the following days.All said, these collections are one of my best plug-ins.
Nik Collection comprises plug-ins for Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Lightroom, and Aperture, and is available for both Windows and Mac:
- Analog Efex Pro – Explore the look and feel of classic cameras, films, and lenses.
- Silver Efex Pro – Master the art of black-and-white photography with darkroom-inspired controls.
- HDR Efex Pro – From natural to artistic, explore the full potential of HDR photography.
- Dfine – Improve your images with noise reduction tailored to your camera.
- Color Efex Pro – A comprehensive set of filters for color correction, retouching, and creative effects.
- Viveza – Selectively adjust the color and tonality of your images without complicated masks or selections.
- Sharpener Pro – Bring out hidden details consistently with the professional’s choice for image sharpening.
Silver Efex Pro, Dfine and Color Efex Pro are some of my best used plug-ins. You can download the entire software package here [link]
