RAW Denoise

For RAW images, instead of estimating the missing color information for each pixel based on the values of neighboring pixels, the AI model uses context from the entire image. It also considers and compensates for noise that hinders traditional demosaicing methods and fixes hot pixels.

When will RAW Denoise kick in?

The RAW Denoise model will kick in when when the program detects a RAW file show on a camera that has a Bayer sensor (Canon, Nikon cameras for example). If your camera is for example, a Fujifilm camera, it will have a X Trans sensor, and will not have this overall aggressive RAW noise that Bayer sensor camera have. RAW Denoise is not needed for X trans sensors. For any noise on these X Trans files, you can use the regular Denoise enhancement (it would be to remove the low-light noise and not RAW noise)

If RAW Denoise does not kick in and you have a RAW file shot on a camera with a Bayer sensor (Canon, Nikon, etc), it can be that an incorrect workflow is used, preventing the RAW file from being imported in Photo AI. Make sure to use the original out-of-camera RAW file in Photo AI to see RAW Denoise kick in. If you use an alternate workflow and import a layer of the file (from Photoshop for example) or a TIFF version of your file (from improper LrC workflow for example), RAW Denoise will not be able to kick in, resulting in Denoise being used to remove RAW noise, and this create artifacts.

Controls

Use the Controls tab to select the AI model and adjust the settings.

AI Models

RAW Normal

Use the RAW Normal model to treat the vast majority of RAW images since most cameras have built-in noise reduction.

RAW Strong

This model is reserved for severe noise due to very high ISO (above 6400 ISO). Use it to recover details in images shot in low light.

Preferences

Open the Photo AI Main Menu > Preferences > RAW denoise

Default AI Model - select from the dropdown menu to choose between AUTO, RAW Normal, or RAW Strong as your go-to setting
Model strength - adjust the model strength slider to a default setting
Enable hot pixel correction - use this toggle to correct hot pixel issues. A hot pixel is a pixel that doesn't react to light or reacts in an unusual way, appearing as a bright dot in an image. Hot pixels can be caused by sensor age, contamination during sensor production, long exposure times, high gain settings, high sensor operating temperature, or manufacturing defects.

Cloud Rendering

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