Collection 7.0.302 - Nik

The Nik Collection 7.0.302 is a significant, speed-focused update to the venerable photo-editing suite now owned by DxO. Released in May 2024, it leans heavily into workflow efficiency and precision masking, though it notably removes one of the suite's long-standing plugins. The Core Plugins

Crashing in Photoshop: Try changing the setting from "Apply to separate layer" to "Apply to current layer". Nik Collection 7.0.302

Select a Plugin: Choose which Nik plugin best suits your editing needs. Often, you'll start with Color Efex Pro for overall effects or Silver Efex Pro for black and white conversions. The Nik Collection 7

The Core Plugins: A Refresher

Even at version 7.0.302, the suite retains the iconic eight plugins that made Nik famous, albeit with modernized engines: Select a Plugin : Choose which Nik plugin

1. The New "Nik Selective Tool"

This is arguably the most visible change. The launcher palette—the floating window that sits inside Photoshop—has been completely redesigned. It is now cleaner, more intuitive, and visually aligned with modern UI standards. It minimizes clutter, allowing photographers to jump into their preferred module with a single click.

: Widely considered the gold standard for black-and-white photo conversion. Nik Viveza