DxO PhotoLab 6
DxO PhotoLab 6 is a Mac photo editor and RAW processing app for organizing images and applying optical corrections and local adjustments.
What is DxO PhotoLab 6?
DxO PhotoLab 6 is a native Mac photo editing and RAW processing application for photographers who want to browse, organize, correct, and export images from a desktop workflow. It is designed for working directly with photo folders and projects, so you can review shoots, rate images, and make edits without relying on a cloud-first workflow. The app includes lens and camera correction tools, noise reduction, local adjustments, presets, metadata handling, and export options for common editing and delivery tasks. It also uses downloadable DxO Modules to apply camera and lens-specific corrections based on supported equipment. Many users rely on it for RAW development, image cleanup, and preparing photos for printing, sharing, or further retouching in other tools. DxO publishes the software and supports version-specific documentation for PhotoLab, including macOS settings and file locations.
Key features
- Browse photo folders and manage projects without importing into a separate catalog
- Process RAW files with camera and lens correction tools
- Reduce image noise and improve detail with AI-assisted processing
- Apply local adjustments to selected parts of an image
- Rate, sort, and organize photos for review and editing
- Export edited images in common formats for sharing or follow-up work
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Safety overview
Status: Safe
DxO PhotoLab 6 is legitimate photo-editing software. It normally needs access to the folders where you store pictures so it can read, edit, export, and manage metadata for your images. It may also download DxO Modules and store presets, a database, and cache files in your Library folder as part of normal operation. That behavior is expected for a desktop photo workflow. Keep regular backups of your photo library and edits, especially before removing the app or clearing its support files.
Recommendation: Keep DxO PhotoLab 6 if you still edit or manage photos with it, or if you want to preserve its presets, module downloads, and local project data. If you no longer use it, you can remove the app, but export or back up any work you still need first so you do not lose edits, presets, or database information tied to your workflow.
Common paths
/Applications/DxO PhotoLab 6.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/com.dxo.PhotoLab
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/DxO PhotoLab/Workspaces/~/Library/Application Support/DxO Labs/Licenses/~/Library/DxO PhotoLab/Modules/~/Library/DxO PhotoLab/Presets/~/Library/DxO PhotoLab/DOPDatabase.opdata
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.dxo.photolab.plist~/Library/Preferences/com.dxo.photolab.workspace.plist~/Library/Preferences/com.dxo.photolab6.workspace.plist
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