NIK 3 vs NIK 4

**AggieDad** · 04-18-2022, 08:53 AM

I hope this has not been posted before – I couldn't find it.

Can anyone explain the improvements I could expect from NIK 4 over NIK 3? In other words, what will my $79 buy me?

I am primarily interested in the noise and sharpening modules and Silver Efex. These are the modules I use most frequently in NIK 3.

I welcome your thoughts and comments.

JohnMc · 04-18-2022, 11:40 AM

My recollection was improved stability and more magic presets. I'm sure there were other under the hood refinements as well aimed at making better use of newer HW & SW. You should be able to go to their release notes and get the info.

**janosh** · 04-18-2022, 03:23 PM

I can't remember a big improvement big improvement ever...its been excellent from the beginning.

I use it with Photoshop, which keeps things simpler than using with package solutions or Lightroom.

YMMV... I think many of us enjoy the complexity, but I'm into inkjet printing...imo prints call for for visual subtleties (including printer adjustments) more than "magic" presets.

vonBaloney · 04-18-2022, 08:06 PM

They totally borked the last version -- it got worse, unusable in some ways. (Also misleading as they make it sound like a lot more changed than did. We're fairly angry about this "upgrade".) Stick with v3.

rpjallan · 04-19-2022, 05:33 AM

Originally posted by vonBaloney

They totally borked the last version -- it got worse, unusable in some ways. (Also misleading as they make it sound like a lot more changed than did. We're fairly angry about this "upgrade".) Stick with v3.

Really!?! Who is WE?

I've had absolutely no problems with it...

**jacamar** · 04-19-2022, 07:29 AM

I'm still happily using Version 2, with Elements 13. Like Aggie Dad, I'm most interested in noise, sharpening, and Silver Efex. Does version 3 have any significant advantages (that would likely be incorporated into version 4)?

**Madaboutpix** · 04-19-2022, 08:23 AM

You Tube

Robin's launch review likely won't just answer your immediate questions but also a few more. Plus, it features useful timestamps that let you navigate to the sections that you're most interested in.

**AggieDad** · 04-20-2022, 07:40 AM

Thanks for the comments and thoughts.

@Madaboutpix – Thanks for the video. I think it answered my question. To me he seemed to be trying to find things to talk about, making some small changes seem more significant than they are. I may be wrong, but...

Anyway, I think I have my answer and will keep my $79 in my pocket.

04-18-2022, 08:53 AM	#1
AggieDad Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Houston, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,453	NIK 3 vs NIK 4 I hope this has not been posted before – I couldn't find it. Can anyone explain the improvements I could expect from NIK 4 over NIK 3? In other words, what will my $79 buy me? I am primarily interested in the noise and sharpening modules and Silver Efex. These are the modules I use most frequently in NIK 3. I welcome your thoughts and comments.

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04-18-2022, 11:40 AM	#2
JohnMc Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 655	My recollection was improved stability and more magic presets. I'm sure there were other under the hood refinements as well aimed at making better use of newer HW & SW. You should be able to go to their release notes and get the info.

04-18-2022, 03:23 PM	#3
janosh Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 243	I can't remember a big improvement big improvement ever...its been excellent from the beginning. I use it with Photoshop, which keeps things simpler than using with package solutions or Lightroom. YMMV... I think many of us enjoy the complexity, but I'm into inkjet printing...imo prints call for for visual subtleties (including printer adjustments) more than "magic" presets.

04-18-2022, 08:06 PM	#4
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	They totally borked the last version -- it got worse, unusable in some ways. (Also misleading as they make it sound like a lot more changed than did. We're fairly angry about this "upgrade".) Stick with v3.

04-19-2022, 05:33 AM	#5
rpjallan Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,000	Originally posted by vonBaloney They totally borked the last version -- it got worse, unusable in some ways. (Also misleading as they make it sound like a lot more changed than did. We're fairly angry about this "upgrade".) Stick with v3. Really!?! Who is WE? I've had absolutely no problems with it...

04-19-2022, 07:29 AM	#6
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	I'm still happily using Version 2, with Elements 13. Like Aggie Dad, I'm most interested in noise, sharpening, and Silver Efex. Does version 3 have any significant advantages (that would likely be incorporated into version 4)?

04-20-2022, 07:40 AM	#8
AggieDad Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Houston, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,453 Original Poster	Thanks for the comments and thoughts. @Madaboutpix – Thanks for the video. I think it answered my question. To me he seemed to be trying to find things to talk about, making some small changes seem more significant than they are. I may be wrong, but... Anyway, I think I have my answer and will keep my $79 in my pocket.