
However, anything pointing to a generic file hosting service should be treated with suspicion. The Nik Collection is comprised of seven desktop plug-ins that provide a powerful range of. If nik (or a third party THEY (or a reputable publisher like a computer magazine) used to host their download link) still make it available for download even if it isn't advertised, that risk of course is not given. As we continue to focus our long-term investments in building incredible photo editing tools for mobile, including Google Photos and Snapseed, we’ve decided to make the Nik Collection desktop suite available for free, so that now anyone can use it. The Nik Collection is comprised of seven desktop plug-ins. Just be aware that sites where files that are legally in a gray or black area are offered, especially if that content seems to be monetized in any way (eg by banner ads), tend to be untrustworthy: Someone who doesn't respect intellectual property in order to profit from running such a site could potentially also be someone who doesn't respect the integrity of your computer or personal data if they can make a profit from not respecting it. Starting March 25, 2016, Googles 149 Nik Collection photo editing software is available for free. Exposure X2 is particularly good at analog effects like.

I am not commenting on the ethical issues/controversy. Its effects are a little more traditional and restrained than some of those in the Google Nik Collection, which many might regard as a good thing, but once you get to grips with the manual adjustment tools you shouldn’t find it too hard to get close to your favourite ‘Nik’ looks.

There is a sad truth: If some company makes something freely available - unless it comes with a license that allows redistribution! - and ceases to do so, anything available on the internet after that time will be a bootleg copy in nature.
