Nik - Collection 7.0.302

$149 (upgrade $79)

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. Nik Collection 7.0.302

You can export images as JPEG or TIFF directly from within a plugin, bypassing the host program for faster workflow. $149 (upgrade $79) If Adobe’s ecosystem feels sterile