DXO Photolab 9 - Getting Started Tutorial - Instagram Edits

Save 15% on all DXO software – use code ( SIMONSONGHURST ) https://www.simonsonghurst.com/dxo In this DxO PhotoLab 9 Getting Started Tutorial, I walk you through a simple beginner-friendly workflow based on how I edit my travel photos for Instagram. Using images I shot on the Fuji X-T5 during my time in Italy, I show the exact steps I take inside PhotoLab 9 — from basic exposure and colour adjustments to creating clean, modern Instagram-style looks. This tutorial is perfect for anyone new to DxO PhotoLab 9 or switching from Lightroom. I cover the layout, essential tools, global adjustments, colour control, cropping, and the quick approach I use to create natural, punchy edits ready for Instagram. 00:01 – Intro: DxO PhotoLab 9 Instagram Editing Workflow 00:05 – What This DxO PhotoLab 9 Tutorial Covers 00:07 – Opening DxO PhotoLab 9 for the Edit 00:10 – Starting an Instagram Edit in DxO PhotoLab 00:13 – Adding DxO PhotoLab Into My Editing Workflow 00:16 – First Steps Inside DxO PhotoLab 9 00:19 – Navigating the DxO PhotoLab Image Browser 00:22 – Using the DxO Filmstrip & Folder View 00:24 – Reviewing Shortlisted RAW Files in PhotoLab 00:27 – Selecting a Photo for Editing in DxO 00:35 – Cropping & Framing in DxO PhotoLab for Instagram 00:43 – Travel Photo Editing in DxO PhotoLab (Italy Shot) 00:57 – Adjusting Crop & Placement in PhotoLab 01:03 – Organising Photos in the DxO Library Module 01:11 – Using Favourites in DxO PhotoLab 9 01:27 – Switching to the Customise Panel in PhotoLab 01:47 – Beginning the Main Edit in DxO PhotoLab 9 02:12 – Reviewing Alternative RAW Files in PhotoLab 02:38 – Shortlist Management in DxO PhotoLab 02:57 – Returning to the Main Editing Workspace 03:14 – Removing Distractions Using DxO Tools 03:35 – Setting Instagram Aspect Ratio in DxO PhotoLab 04:00 – Analysing the Image Before Editing in DxO 04:20 – Noise Reduction Using DxO DeepPRIME 04:42 – Exploring DxO FilmPack Style Options 05:00 – DeepPRIME vs X-Trans Noise Characteristics 05:24 – Comparing Noise Reduction Results in DxO 05:51 – Continuing Global Adjustments in PhotoLab 06:16 – Re-Evaluating the Edit Inside PhotoLab 06:43 – Removing Additional Elements Using DxO Tools 07:02 – Keeping a Clean Editing Workflow in DxO 07:24 – Applying the Main Adjustments in PhotoLab 07:44 – Darkening the Image Using DxO Tone Controls 08:12 – Refining the Look for Instagram in DxO 08:37 – Final Color & Tone Adjustments in PhotoLab 09:05 – Zooming In to Check Detail Quality (DxO) 09:40 – Finalising the Edit in DxO PhotoLab 09:48 – DxO Link Mention (Description) 09:51 – **15% Off DxO Software – Discount Code Section** 09:53 – How to Use the DxO Discount Link 10:05 – Reviewing the Final DxO Edit 10:32 – Adding Borders in DxO PhotoLab (FilmPack) 11:00 – Preparing the Final Export in DxO 11:26 – Last Review in PhotoLab Before Finishing 11:40 – Outro & End of DxO PhotoLab 9 Tutorial #dxophotolab9 #dxophotolab #dxo #photoediting #rawediting #beginnerphotography #photolabtutorial #fujixt5 #fujifilmxt5 #instagramedits #travelphotography #italyphotography #creatorediting #photographyworkflow #learnphotoediting