Zoom lenses create barrel distortion at wide end and pincushion at telephoto — DxO PhotoLab corrects both automatically using precise lens profiles measured across the entire zoom range.
Variable focal lengths bend straight lines differently across the zoom range (24-200mm). DxO measures each lens+zoom combination in lab conditions for perfect optical correction.
Thousands of real-world lens tests mean one-click fixes — no manual sliders needed for 95% of zoom lenses. Automatic detection handles both barrel and pincushion seamlessly.
Navigate to Geometry → Distortion in the right sidebar. This panel handles all lens distortions automatically.
Toggle Automatic — your lens profile applies the right curve instantly. Watch edges straighten across your entire frame.
Check composition at different focal lengths; use Amount slider (+/- 100 range) if architectural lines need perfection.
Always correct distortion before cropping — it affects your composition. Works perfectly with vignette correction for complete optical fixes.
Straight lines from 24mm wide to 200mm telephoto — ideal for travel zooms, event photography, sports, and versatile kit lenses.