Complete Control for Professional Quality: Black & White. Faithfully capturing the power and spirit of an era when black and white was the highest form of photographic expression, Silver Efex Pro from Nik Software is the most powerful tool for creating professional quality black and white images from your digital photographs. For the first time, all the advanced power and control required for professional results have been brought together in one convenient tool.

Featuring Nik Software’s patented U Point technology to selectively control the tonality and contrast of the image, Silver Efex Pro includes advanced imaging algorithms to protect against unwanted artifacts, a comprehensive collection of emulated black and white film types, a variable toning selector for adding traditional toning techniques, over 20 one-click preset styles, and a state-of-the-art grain reproduction engine that help produce the highest quality black and white images possible from your color images while providing more freedom to experiment.

A recognized leader in digital imaging technology, Nik Software has developed class-leading solutions to specific challenges photographers face when creating black and white images and packaged them in one convenient tool.

System Requirements
Windows
* Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit compatible)
* AMD or Intel processor
* 1 GB RAM (2GB or more recommended)
* Adobe Photoshop CS2 through CS5 in 32-bit, Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 through 8
* Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.3 or later

Macintosh
* Mac OS 10.4 or later
* PowerPC or Intel processor
* 1 GB RAM (2GB or more recommended)
* Adobe Photoshop CS2 through CS5 in 32-bit, Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 and 8
* Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.3 or later
* Apple Aperture 2.1.x and Aperture 3 in 32-bit