Earlier version 7 builds suffered from a "crash on exit" bug when used with Photoshop 2024 (v25.x). Nik Collection 7.0.302 resolves this. Additionally, the plugin menu now respects dark mode settings perfectly.
While build numbers (like .302) often denote bug fixes and stability patches, the overarching Version 7 update introduced significant architectural changes that define the user experience today.
Tested on an M2 Max Mac Studio with 64GB RAM, editing 61‑MP Sony A7R IV files:
The performance gains are modest but meaningful—especially for high‑volume retouchers.
DxO has kept Nik Collection on a perpetual license model (unlike the Adobe universe). Version 7.0.302 continues that. You pay once, you own it.
But there is a catch: Hardware acceleration is finicky. Nik Collection 7.0.302
On an Intel Mac running macOS Ventura, 7.0.302 is fluid. On a Windows 11 machine with an RTX 4090? The suite sometimes gets confused about whether to use the discrete GPU or the iGPU. DxO has optimized the OpenCL calls, but if you see lag, toggle Preferences > Performance > Use GPU to "Auto" rather than "Force."
Previous version 7 builds ran well via Rosetta 2, but 7.0.302 introduces fully native execution. Users report:
Summary
What’s new / notable in 7.0.302
Core features (what still stands out)
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Image quality & results
Performance
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Who should buy / upgrade
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Short tips
Released: incremental maintenance build (stability/compatibility focused).
While DxO’s official changelog is concise, the practical improvements in Nik Collection 7.0.302 are significant.