DxO PureRAW 6 adds High‑Fidelity DNG, AI dust removal, DeepPRIME for Bayer

DeepPRIME XD3 support for Bayer sensors is the headline change in DxO PureRAW 6, which DxO released on March 3, 2026. The update also introduces a new High‑Fidelity DNG Compression that DxO says can make DNG files up to four times smaller, and an AI sensor dust removal feature that can process entire batches of images. Jean‑Marc Alexia, VP of Product Strategy at DxO, said: "With this release, we’ve made extraordinary image quality more accessible than ever. DeepPRIME XD3 extends the power of our neural network to every camera type, while workflow improvements give photographers a faster, smarter, and more enjoyable experience from start to finish. It’s the essential first step of every RAW workflow."

DeepPRIME XD3 was previously reserved for Fujifilm X‑Trans sensors; PureRAW 6 extends that neural‑network demosaicing and denoising to Bayer cameras from Canon, Nikon, Sony and others. DxO positions XD3 as an "extra detail" algorithm intended where retaining maximum texture matters, while the standard DeepPRIME 3 remains "optimized for speed and general purpose." Early user reaction captured on social channels called the change "a big deal" for high‑ISO shooting, and one comment read: "DxO PureRAW 6 just dropped — DeepPRIME XD3 now works on Bayer sensors, and the new DNG compression is wild."

DxO’s High‑Fidelity DNG Compression is described as producing standard DNG outputs that retain full dynamic range and RAW flexibility while reducing file size. DxO claims these compressed DNGs can be up to four times smaller than uncompressed equivalents, which the company says will cut disk usage and speed large batch processing and archiving for photographers handling high volumes. DxO also notes that because the output remains in the DNG format, compatibility with existing RAW editors should be preserved.

The new AI sensor dust removal tool is built to find and erase dust spots across whole shoots. DxO touts it as "the most advanced and accurate automatic dust‑spot correction available" and emphasizes batch capability so photographers can avoid manual spot‑healing every frame. Coverage called the dust‑spot tool a surprise addition to PureRAW 6, but a welcome one for studio, landscape and travel shooters who still wrestle with sensor smudges.

DxO said PureRAW 6 is available to download now. New licenses are priced at $139.99 or £119.99, with upgrade pricing from PureRAW 4 or 5 at $89.99 or £74.99, and a 14‑day free trial is offered. A promotional coupon code FUJIR15 has been circulated for checkout savings. DxO also confirmed that PhotoLab will receive an update later in March to incorporate DeepPRIME XD3 support for all sensor types and the high‑fidelity DNG compression as a free minor release for current PhotoLab users.

DxO frames PureRAW 6 as the pre‑processing step before final edits, pitching the combination of XD3, tighter DNG file sizes and automatic dust correction as workflow changes aimed at photographers managing high‑ISO files, large archives and time‑pressed batch workflows. Independent benchmarks on compression ratios and image comparisons have not yet been published; DxO’s file‑size and quality claims remain vendor statements until third‑party tests appear.