Pricing. What does DxO PhotoLab cost ?
Essential
ToolTrim reference price$159.99
Lifetime license, one-time payment.
- Lifetime license activatable on 2 computers (Mac and/or PC); upgrade pricing from versions 8/9 available from $84.99.
Elite
$249.99
Lifetime license, one-time payment.
- Lifetime license activatable on 3 computers; adds advanced features over Essential (e.g. more correction tools); upgrade from Essential costs $99.
Official pricingChecked on September 25, 2026
DxO PhotoLab's billing traps
Before you pay
The license requires periodic online reactivation, with offline use limited to 37 days after the last activation, and future major versions require a separate paid upgrade rather than being included.