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The Professional version costs $69.90.
DESCRIPTION
Neat Image is a digital filter plug-in designed to reduce visible noise and grain in digital photographic images. It is a tool for owners of digital cameras, flatbed and slide scanners; and is for use by both professional photographers, and digital image processing enthusiasts.

Neat Image not only reduces the high ISO noise associated with image sensors (CMOS, CCD) in digital cameras and scanners, it can also reduce the film grain visible in scanned slides and negatives, JPEG artifacts of overcompressed images, and color banding, and at the same time makes images sharper. Neat Image is indispensable in low-light, sport, and action photography.

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WHAT'S NEW
Version 4.7:
  • Improved metadata (EXIF) compatibility with the latest Nikon cameras
  • Optimized consumption of system resources
  • A few minor bugs fixed
REQUIREMENTS
Photoshop 7 or later, or Photoshop Elements; G3 or faster processor.

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Developer:ABSoft
Downloads:10,712
  - Version d/l:615
Multimedia & Design:Image Editing
License:Demo
Date:12 May 2009
Platform:PPC/Intel
Price:$34.90
RATING
*****
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    Neat Image User Reviews (8 posts)Write A Review
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    Jun 17 2008

    SIR CHARLES  Can I, or can I not, batch Neat Image filtering to multiple RAW/JPG files under PhotoShop Elements 6? Is there, or is there not, a standalone Neat Image program to do this for Leopard, as there is with SilkyPix? Are you, or are you not, developing this capability for the Mac? This request, on your forums, goes back to Aug 25, 2006.

    I have to add that this software seems exceptional, but I am a PE 6 user and no batch capability looks like a deal breaker.  
    (Version 4.52)

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    Jun 17 2008

    SIR CHARLES  Had email communication with developer, who was exceptionally responsive, courteous, and informative. There is no batch ability in PSE 6 (because PSE 6 has none) and there currently is no standalone app. NI's design philosophy of camera profiles and dynamic image profiles sure makes sense, though. I have made some suggestions regarding the Last Filter settings and I will report back when I hear from them. Hard not to like these guys. ;)  
    (Version 4.52)

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    May 24 2007

    FLYING ACE  It's a bit misleading when you say "Demo product is free for non-commercial use". It still has a 1024 x 1024 limitation which I didn't see mentioned anywhere, except after I had downloaded it and tried it on a larger image.   
    (Version 4.3)

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    Feb 23 2008

    VLAD-NEATIMAGE  The size limitation is specified in featuremap: http://www.neatimage.com/mac/featuremap.html

    The size limitation still allows to use the filter on any selected region of of interest in the image.

    Anyway, thank you for the comment. We will add one more link to the featuremap to make that limitation more clear.

    Kind regards,

    Vlad  
    (Version 4.3)

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    Sep 10 2009

    XENOPHILE  If there's a limitation on the software that is removed upon purchasing a registration, then by definition it is not "freeware".

    WTF is the matter with you?   
    (Version 4.7)

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    Feb 5 2007

    MOK.IN.TOUCH™  Please be more specific on 'Requirements'. This version 4.3 does not show up in Photoshop 7.0.1

    Are you going to fix it?  
    (Version 4.3b)

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    Feb 5 2007

    MACUPDATE ADMIN  The sys req's posted here are the same as are stated at the developer's page. You need to contact the developer regarding this matter.  
    (Version 4.3b)

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    Feb 5 2007

    MACUPDATE ADMIN  The developer just submitted a new list of system requirements and it has been posted now.  
    (Version 4.3b)

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    Feb 5 2007

    MOK.IN.TOUCH™  Thank you Admin of MacUpdate.  
    (Version 4.3b)

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    Mar 18 2005

    VLAD  We have just added a direct Contacts link to the webpage so it is now visible from everywhere on Neat Image webpage.

    Also, please start from http://www.neatimage.com/mac/ and you will only see two versions of Neat Image plug-in for Mac: Demo and Pro. Demo is free, Pro is a commercial product.

    If you switch to the Windows section of the webpage then you will see more variations of Neat Image for Windows (you are probably not interested in those).

    Thank you once again for your comments that help us to make Neat Image better for you.

    Kind regards,

    Vlad  
    (Version 2.2.1)

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    Mar 18 2005

    VLAD  Thank you for your constructive comments, we are working to improve the website to make it more accessible and easier to navigate.

    Thank you,

    Vlad  
    (Version 2.2.1)

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    Mar 18 2005

    ANONYMOUS  Absolutely one of the worst product websites ever visited. Trying to figure out how much the different flavors cost as well as having a simple e-mail link to the developer is hideously difficult to find. This guy may have nice products but he needs to get a grip and simplify his site.   
    (Version 2.2.1)

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    Mar 18 2005

    V.  Thank you for your comments! Will work to make the site better. :-)  
    (Version 2.2.1)

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    Jun 17 2008

    SIR CHARLES  Sadly as of this posting the website remains very obscure. I have spent several hours trying to determine how to batch Neat Image to multiple files in PhotoShop Elements 6.0. I had to go to forums to (I think) understand that their mention of a standalone program, which isn't mentioned on their Features page, only runs on Windows. At least I think that is the case.  
    (Version 4.52)

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    Jan 22 2005
    *****

    T  Simply the best! Removes noise while keeping the sharp image alone. Very effective and simple to use. Uses profiles so noise removal is adjusted to your specific camera or scanner.  
    (Version 2.1)

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    Jan 20 2005
    *****

    ANONYMOUS  Works very well on high ISO images shot in low light.  
    (Version 2.1)

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