What are the best settings and presets for exporting your architectural photos with DxO PhotoLab?

1 Export formats

The first thing you need to decide when exporting your architectural photos with DxO PhotoLab is the format of your files. You can choose from JPEG, TIFF, DNG, or PNG, depending on the purpose and destination of your images. JPEG is the most common and compatible format, but it also compresses your images and reduces their quality. TIFF is a lossless format that preserves all the details and colors of your images, but it also creates large files that may take up more space and time to transfer. DNG is a raw format that allows you to edit your images in other software, such as Lightroom or Photoshop, but it also requires more processing power and storage. PNG is a format that supports transparency and is suitable for web or graphic design, but it also has a limited color range and may not display well on some devices.

2 Export settings

The next thing you need to adjust when exporting your architectural photos with DxO PhotoLab is the settings of your files. You can access the export settings by clicking on the Export to disk button at the bottom right of the interface. Here you can customize the size, resolution, color space, and metadata of your images. The size and resolution of your images depend on how you want to display or print them. Generally, you want to keep the original size and resolution of your images, unless you need to resize them for a specific use. The color space of your images affects how they appear on different screens or printers. Generally, you want to use sRGB for web or online use, and Adobe RGB or ProPhoto RGB for printing or professional use. The metadata of your images contains information about your camera, lens, settings, and location. Generally, you want to keep the metadata of your images, unless you need to remove or edit them for privacy or copyright reasons.

3 Export presets

When exporting architectural photos with DxO PhotoLab, you need to consider the presets of your files. Presets are predefined settings and adjustments that you can apply to your images to achieve a particular style or mood. To access these presets, click on the Presets button at the top right of the interface. You can choose from various categories such as Atmospheres, Black and White, Colors, HDR, Landscape, Portrait, and more. You can also create your own presets by saving your custom settings and adjustments. Some presets that may suit your architectural photos are ClearView Plus, Single Shot HDR and Perspective. ClearView Plus enhances contrast, clarity, and sharpness; Single Shot HDR creates a high dynamic range effect; and Perspective corrects perspective and distortion. Each preset is ideal for different types of architecture or when you want to emphasize certain elements in your images.

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