DxO PhotoLab 9 Beginner Tutorial — Getting Started Guide

Learn the fundamentals of DxO PhotoLab 9 in this beginner-friendly guide. In this tutorial, I walk you through the interface, essential tools, and the quickest way to start editing your RAW images with DxO’s powerful processing engine.

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About This DxO PhotoLab 9 Tutorial

DxO PhotoLab 9 is one of the most intuitive RAW editors available today, offering exceptional colour, detail recovery and optical corrections. This tutorial is designed for complete beginners who want a clear and simple overview of how to start using PhotoLab effectively.

In this walkthrough, I demonstrate the basics using a selection of images I photographed in Italy over the summer — showing exactly how I integrate PhotoLab 9 into both my travel and commercial photography workflow. You’ll learn how to navigate the interface, adjust exposure and colour, make local refinements, and get the best out of DxO’s powerful processing tools.


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