| Task | Nik 6.3 (M2) | Nik 7.0.302 (M2 Native) | Improvement | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Launch Color Efex Pro | 4.2 sec | 2.1 sec | | | Apply "Pro Contrast" | 1.8 sec | 0.9 sec | 50% faster | | Batch process 50 RAW via Lightroom | 3m 20s | 2m 15s | 32% faster | | Memory usage (8GB system) | Stuttering | Smooth | Stable |
Users can quickly recall and apply any of their last 15 edits with a single click. 🛠️ Common Troubleshooting
Earlier version 7 builds suffered from a "crash on exit" bug when used with Photoshop 2024 (v25.x). resolves this. Additionally, the plugin menu now respects dark mode settings perfectly.
If Adobe’s ecosystem feels sterile and you miss the tactile feel of the darkroom, Nik is still the best $149 you can spend. And version 7.0.302 is the most reliable the suite has been since Google open-sourced it back in 2016.