New verison offers enhanced features including stackable filters, visual presets, history browser, new filters and much more
shipping Color Efex Pro 4, the company’s latest version of its popular digital photographic filters
for retouching and creative enhancements. The 55 total filters of Color Efex Pro 4 offer a new
generation of technologies and features for creating stunning effects and introduces stackable
filter combinations, visual presets, filter recipes, and new filters such as Detail Extractor,
Vintage Film Efex, and Image Borders. Color Efex Pro 4 also includes a new History Browser,
improvements to imaging algorithms, greater performance, and enhanced usability. To watch
videos and join special live online preview sessions, visit www.niksoftware.com/
“Color Efex Pro has hands-down been my most-used plug-in and version 4 opens up a whole new
world for photographers, “ said Scott Kelby, President, National Assn. of Photoshop
Professionals. “The ability to stack filters on top of each other right inside the plug-in, and to
save your own filter recipes, just blew me away. Hats off to Nik Software: If you can only have
one plug-in, this has to be the one!”
KEY NEW FEATURES:
• NEW: Filter Combinations—Add multiple filters at once, adjust opacity, and make
selective adjustments to get the desired look
• NEW: Brand New Filters—Detail Extractor, Dark Contrast, Vintage Film Efex, Natural
Image Borders, and much more
• NEW: Visual Presets—Each filter contains single-click starting points making it possible
to explore creative options quickly
• NEW: Style Recipes—Customize and share filter combinations with others, using recipes
• NEW: History Browser— Facilitates intuitive comparison of previous edits and different
looks
• NEW: GPU Processing and Multi-Core Optimization—GPU Processing takes full
advantage of the processors found on advanced display adapters providing even faster
performance
• NEW: Interface, Interaction, and Workflow—Benefit from interface and interaction
improvements to filters, zoom controls, shortcut keys, and much more
Pricing and Availability
Nik Software Releases - 2 -
New Color Efex Pro 4 (cont’d)
Nik Software's latest U Point technology provides Color Efex Pro 4 with easy-to-use tools for
photographers to fine-tune and stylize their images with precise selective adjustments without
complicated selections and layer masks. The filter effects can be added or subtracted from
images with incredible precision, using a few clicks of the mouse. When enhancements are
made, they are automatically blended throughout an image for natural results. Color Efex Pro 4
takes full advantage of the latest graphics processing units (GPUs) and multi-core processors for
responsiveness and fast processing.
Color Efex Pro 4 is available now for electronic and boxed delivery directly from Nik Software
(www.niksoftware.com), through specialty camera retailers, and through online and national
resellers. A complete list of Nik Software resellers may be found at
www.niksoftware.com/resellers.
Two versions of the software are available: The Color Efex Pro 4 Complete Edition contains 55
filters with a suggested retail price of $199.95. The Color Efex Pro 4 Select Edition contains 26
filters with a suggested retail price of $99.95. Upgrades to the Complete Edition from any edition
of versions 2.0 or 3.0 are $99.95. Customers who purchased Color Efex Pro or a Complete
Collection bundle on or after August 7, 2011 are eligible for a free upgrade. Registered customers
will be emailed instructions for accessing their free software. To order Color Efex Pro 4, visit
www.niksoftware.com/
Color Efex Pro 4 is Windows and Mac compatible and installs as a 32-bit and 64-bit plug-in for
Adobe® Photoshop® CS4 or later, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom® 2.6 or later, Adobe Photoshop
Elements 8 or later, Apple® Aperture® 2.1.4 or later. For more information about Color Efex Pro
4, including video tutorials, feature lists, and special live online preview sessions, please visit:
www.niksoftware.com/
About Nik Software
Nik Software, Inc. develops award-winning desktop and mobile software solutions and
technologies for the professional digital imaging and consumer photography markets. Established
in 1995, Nik Software has become the recognized leader in digital photographic products and
technologies, including its patented U Point® technology and its Snapseed™ mobile product line.
In 2011, the company earned the prestigious International TIPA Award for Best Photo Software
for its Complete Collection of professional photography products, which includes Color Efex
Pro™, HDR Efex Pro™, Sharpener Pro™, Silver Efex Pro™, Viveza®, and Dfine®. In 2011, the
company also earned the EISA Award for European Photo Software of the Year 2011-2012 for
Silver Efex Pro 2. For more information, visit www.niksoftware.com.
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