Silver Efex Pro 3 Review: Still the Best Black and White Plug-in
Silver Efex Pro 3 review: Still the Best Black and White Plug-in
Silver Efex Pro 3 is a dedicated black and white photography plug-in that’s one of the key creative tools in the Nik Collection. It’s regarded by many as the best black and white tool on the market, even years after its introduction.
You don’t need to get your hands dirty with sliders and checkboxes if you don’t want to, but if you do then Silver Efex Pro reveals its true power.
This is the black and white conversion plug-in against which all others should be judged. It aims to replicate the look, feel and depth of classic black and white films and darkroom techniques and, unlike many of its rivals, it succeeds.
How Silver Efex Pro 3 Works
Silver Efex Pro 3 has been updated and improved for the latest DxO Nik Collection 6 release. It still uses the regular Nik Collection screen setup, with a big selection of ready-to-go presets in a panel on the left, backed up by comprehensive manual adjustments on the right, but there have been some changes – more on this shortly.
