NIK COLLECTION 8

NIK COLLECTION 8.2 adds tactile artistry with new paper textures

Edward Cordoba Bastidas

UPDATED: VERSION 8.2

DxO has released NIK COLLECTION 8.2, the latest update to its celebrated suite of creative plugins. This version expands Nik Analog Efex with a brand-new paper texture tool, giving photographers 30 authentic overlays that bring the timeless feel of print and fine art directly into their digital workflows.

Bringing images to life with texture

Nik Analog Efex has long celebrated the beauty of imperfection, recreating the charm of classic cameras, lenses, and films. From light leaks to film grain, it offers countless ways to give photographs a vintage or experimental look. With version 8.2, that creative palette grows even richer thanks to the addition of paper textures.

From subtle fine-art mattes to bold watercolor grains, these textures let photographers add depth, tactility, and storytelling power to their images. Whether applied as a delicate finishing touch or as the centerpiece of a dramatic composition, paper textures open new doors for artistic expression.

Designed for creativity and control

The new paper texture tool offers:

• More than 30 authentic paper surfaces — Inspired by photographic, artistic, and antique papers.
• Fine control — Adjust intensity, blending, and tonal integration for subtle or striking results.
• Effortless workflow — NIK COLLECTION 8 integrates effortlessly with Adobe Photoshop, and works efficiently alongside DxO PhotoLab, Adobe Lightroom Classic, and Affinity Photo.