Nik Silver Efex Pro Software

Silver Efex Pro from Nik Software is the most powerful tool for creating professional quality black and white images from your photographs. For the first time, all the advanced power and control required for professional results have been brought together in one convenient tool.

Featuring Nik Software’s patented U Point technology to selectively control the tonality and contrast of the image, Silver Efex Pro includes advanced imaging algorithms to protect against unwanted artifacts, a comprehensive collection of emulated black and white film types, a variable toning selector for adding traditional toning techniques, over 20 one-click preset styles, and a state-of-the-art grain reproduction engine that help produce the highest quality black and white images possible from your color images while providing more freedom to experiment.

Please note: Silver Efex Pro will not work on images in the grayscale color mode.

Features

• U-Point Technology enables  you to selectively control the tonality and contrast of an image
• State-of-the Art Grain Engine accurately recreates your digital photographs to look like a traditional black and white image by recreating your image out of grain mimicking the traditional silver halide process
• Emulates 18 of most popular black and white film types, including the grain, color sensitivity and tone curve for each
• Over 20 preset styles allow you to stylize your images with popular tints and toners
• Selective Tool allows you to brush filter effects into your image using any brush tool available in Photoshop or Photoshop Elements (not available in Apple Aperture)
• Smart Filter compatibility allows you to go back and fine tune black and white images (Adobe Photoshop only, not available in Apple Aperture)
• Multi-Image Support allows you to work on multiple images at once (Apple Aperture only)