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DxO Labs gives free license for DxO OpticsPro 9

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A gift for photographers comes from DxO Labs. In cooperation with Digital Camera UK, they are giving away a free license for DxO OpticsPro 9, for a limited time. All you need to do is submit your email address and do it by the 28th of February – and it’s all yours.

 

DxO Labs did the same thing in 2015, when they upgraded to the version 10, so they gave away free license codes for version 8. They are again two versions ahead the ones they’re giving away. Sure, version 11 is the latest one, but I suppose 9 could still do the trick. Also, it’s completely free, and if you haven’t used this software before, it could be a great opportunity to try it out. The version 11 costs €129 (around $139) for Essential and €199 (around $215) for Prime edition. So, the first time users could probably settle for the free 9 version, at least for a start.

The process is pretty straightforward. You get to enter your email address here, and you get the license code to your email. If you’d like to check the system requirements and supported operating systems and cameras, you can check it out here. If everything suits you, you can install the software and use it for free. Then, if you are satisfied, you will have a chance to buy the Version 11 at discount price until March 31, 2017.

Free DxO OpticsPro 9 may be a good way of “luring” the customers to buying the newest version later, but of course – nobody can force you to do it. After all, with a price increase for Adobe CC, this may be a good alternative to Photoshop or Lightroom, at least up to some point.

Have you used DxO OpticsPro before? What are your experiences?

[via PetaPixel]

Update: The original version of this article didn’t state the expiry date properly. You will be able to use DxO OpticsPro 9 for the unlimited time, and it’s the discount offer for the Version 11 that expires in March. Sorry for the misunderstanding.

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    • Tobias Weinhold

      If my camera isn’t supportet, would that be a big problem?

  • John Havord

    So, they’re giving you a limited time trial, of an older version of their software. Not free then is it?
    You can get 30 days trails, of Lightroom, but it doesn’t mean it’s free (and it’s the current version!)

    • Andrea

      You didn’t understand, the offer is for a limited time, not the license….

      • I had to read it a few times to make sure but, as written, it does seem to be a limited license, for a limited time. Going to have to side with the OP on this.

        • Kaouthia

          Having actually just downloaded it and been emailed my serial number, there’s no mention of the software expiring.

          • Dunja0712

            Hey guys. Yes, sorry, I misunderstood the notice when I got my serial number. I edited the article, and I hope it’s clearer now. We all get the Version 9 for free, for unlimited time (yay!)
            Sorry once again. :)

          • Cao, Dunja, mozes li me kontaktirati na:
            igor88mitrovic@gmail.com
            PS: Pisem na srpskom, jer vjerovatno ces prije obratit paznju na ovo :D

          • John Havord

            Thanks for clarifying.

    • skylane807

      Update: The original version of this article didn’t state the expiry date properly. You will be able to use DxO OpticsPro 9 for the unlimited time, and it’s the discount offer for the Version 11 that expires in March. Sorry for the misunderstanding.

  • For those on Mac, it works on Sierra. (It doesn’t say on the list above)

    • It didn’t work on sierra for me, just crashes straight away.

    • I have DxO ver 9.5.3 build 138, Mac 10.12.3.
      Not too sure why it doesn’t work, but I was just saying it does for me.

  • Installed this on a Windows PC, opened once and worked, now won’t open, just gives an option to send a report that you never hear back from. Shame really as it looks a decent bit of software, if it ever opens I’ll find out.

  • mikerofoto

    just make sure you check the compatibility list of your camera first. DxO 9 pro does not support D750, D7200, D5 and D500, sorry I haven’t check Canon camera or other brand, basically if your camera is 4yrs and younger it won’t be listed and DxO won’t read your RAW images.

  • Kevin

    They’ve done this before… I believe a have a working copy of version 8 kicking around somewhere on an old Mac. This is great if you still have older equipment in use, for new photographers just starting out with something like a second hand D700 there is nothing better than free…

  • pincherio

    Does this work with Windows 10? It’s not one of the listed OSs supported but I’m hoping someone gave it a try.

    • Juurikas

      It works perfectly with the Windows 10, they just don’t give you any support if you call them and you say you use Windows 10.

      DXO is little bit nasty company with this their practice that they will limit their raw support for newer cameras only with latest version of the software.

      So these freebies are only usable for those who own years, if not decades old cameras.

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