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How to Clean RAW Files in DxO PhotoLab

A clean RAW file is the foundation of a great edit. DxO PhotoLab offers the best automated RAW cleanup available — handling noise, lens imperfections and colour contamination before you even begin grading.

Why RAW Files Look “Dirty”

RAW files contain noise, colour shifts, vignetting, distortion and softness. Cleaning them manually takes time — DxO automates the entire process.

The DxO RAW Cleaning Pipeline

DeepPRIME XD2 + Optical Corrections gives you a fully corrected RAW file with the highest possible detail and colour accuracy.

Step-by-Step Workflow

Step 1 — Enable DeepPRIME XD2

Removes noise and colour blotching while recovering detail.

Step 2 — Turn on Optical Corrections

Fixes lens softness, distortion, fringing and vignetting automatically.

Step 3 — Use White Balance to neutralise colour

This creates a clean baseline for your creative grade.

Step 4 — Export a Clean DNG

Your RAW file is now clean, corrected and ready for artistic editing.

The Result

Cleaner files, faster editing and better final image quality across all genres of photography.

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Clean RAW files tutorial for DxO PhotoLab. Improve RAW quality with DeepPRIME XD2 and optical corrections.