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Sigma Photo Pro Changelog

What's new in Sigma Photo Pro 6.8.5

Feb 15, 2024
  • Major changes Fixed interface display issues related to adjustment palettes and display guides.
  • Corrected the issue where an error occurred during processing when saving images from DNG files with "Save settings to source RAW files" checked and "TIFF 16-bit" selected as the file format.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 6.8.4 (Nov 8, 2023)

  • Improved the thumbnail display speed in the main window.
  • Fixed an issue where images were not displayed correctly in the review window or print window when “GPU acceleration” in “Preferences” was checked.
  • Fixed an issue where SIGMA Photo Pro would crash when attempting to print X3I files taken in “Monochrome” color mode.
  • Fixed an issue where SIGMA Photo Pro would not launch when DNG files output by other manufacturers’ RAW data conversion software were present in the folder.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 6.8.3 (Feb 8, 2023)

  • Supports macOS Ventura 13
  • “Warm Gold” has been added to the color mode. *
  • * “Warm Gold” can only be used as a DNG file of the SIGMA fp series.
  • Speed of reading DNG files shot with SIGMA fp / fp L and saving from DNG / X3F / X3I files to JPEG format are improved.
  • RAW data (DNG / X3F / X3I files) shot with custom white balance can be saved in the review window. This fixed a bug that when replacing an image with the navigation button, the “Standard white balance was displayed.
  • Fixed a bug that when an X3I file taken in the vertical position of the sd Quattro series / dp Quattro series is enlarged in the review window or developed under specific conditions, the processing was not performed properly.
  • Fixed a bug that the color of the image displayed in the review window was different depending on whether “GPU acceleration” was checked in “Preferences”.
  • Fixed a bug that only one GPU may be displayed in the pull-down menu of “GPU acceleration” in “Preferences” on Macs with two GPUs.
  • Fixed a bug that even if you selected the paper size, it was not reflected in the printing.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 6.8.2 (Sep 16, 2021)

  • It has corrected the phenomenon where the RAW file thumbnail image displayed in the main window does not become the normal color when “Save settings to source RAW files” is checked in the “Save images” dialog box.
  • It has corrected the phenomenon where the value adjusted by the color adjustment function is not displayed correctly in the image information window.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 6.8.1 (Jul 16, 2021)

  • It increases the image processing speed of DNG files taken with SIGMA fp series cameras.
  • It changes the image processing algorithm to optimize the noise processing of long exposure DNG files taken with SIGMA fp series cameras.
  • It corrects the name of “Powder Blue” and “Duotone” in French language setting.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 6.8.0 (Jul 16, 2021)

  • Compatible with RAW images (DNG files) taken with the SIGMA fp L.
  • Added thumbnail display for movie RAW data (Cinema DNG files) taken with the SIGMA fp L. *1
  • Added “Powder Blue” and “Duotone” to the Color Mode options. *2
  • White balance color temperature can be adjusted in 50K steps. *3
  • Image processing speed is faster. *2
  • When “Auto” in “Adjustment” is selected, the image exposure is prioritized for a person if one detected in the frame. *2

New in Sigma Photo Pro 6.7.4 (Jul 16, 2021)

  • Color mode can be set to ‘OFF’ for SIGMA fp RAW data (DNG file).
  • Supports still image files created from movie files (CinemaDNG, MOV) shot with the SIGMA fp, and still image files recorded during live view and movie shooting in Cine mode.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 6.7.3 (Jul 16, 2021)

  • A color mode “Teal and Orange” has been added for sd Quattro series and dp Quattro series RAW data (X3F file, X3I file).

New in Sigma Photo Pro 6.7.2 (Jul 16, 2021)

  • Improved the thumbnail display speed.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 6.7.1 (Jul 16, 2021)

  • Corrected the phenomenon that a DNG file shot on SIGMA fp corrupts when it is edited on SIGMA Photo Pro after edited on other manufacturer’s software.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 6.7.0 (Jul 16, 2021)

  • The system requirements of the SIGMA Photo Pro has been changed to 4GB or higher RAM (8GB or more is recommended).
  • It has corrected the phenomenon whereby highlighted parts turn to unnatural colors when both color adjustment and X3 Fill Light are used on X3I files.
  • Compatible when editing and development of still images with RAW data (DNG files) taken with the SIGMA fp.
  • Added thumbnail display for movie RAW data (Cinema DNG files) taken with the SIGMA fp. *1
  • It has incorporated the functions of “Distortion correction”, “Diffraction correction”, “Peripheral light correction” and “Shading correction”. *2
  • 「Additional presets have been added such as “High-key” and “Low-key” to the Tone Curve Editor. *2
  • “Teal & Orange” have been added to the Color Mode. *2
  • Added slider that enables adjustment of the Color Mode effect. *2
  • Added slider that enables adjustment of the effect for “Tone Color” during the monochrome processing *2
  • It has changed the adjusted width of Fill Light for still image RAW data (DNG files) taken with the SIGMA fp to ±5.0. *2
  • “√2:1” aspect ratio when taking images is now available. *2

New in Sigma Photo Pro 6.5.5 (Sep 29, 2017)

  • It has become compatible with the Mac OS X 10.13 (High Sierra).
  • It has improved the phenomenon that the software did not start up in certain computer environments.
  • From this version onward, the install method for SIGMA Photo Pro for Macintosh has changed. Further details are explained in the following "Install”section.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 6.5.4 (Aug 4, 2017)

  • It is compatible with the RAW data (X3F files, X3I files) of SIGMA sd Quattro (Ver1.06) and SIGMA sd Quattro H (Ver1.02).
  • It has improved the color reproduction for highlighted areas when processing the RAW data (X3F files) of SIGMA sd Quattro H (Ver1.02).
  • It incorporates the function indicating if new version of the software and lens data update are available when booting up SIGMA Photo Pro.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 6.5.3 (Apr 27, 2017)

  • It is compatible with the X3I files taken in the SFD Mode of the SIGMA dp Quattro series.
  • It has improved the processing speed of the SFD mode.
  • It has optimized the effect of the overexposure correction function.
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that an error may occur when starting the software while it is set to French or Russian language.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 6.5.2 (Apr 13, 2017)

  • It has improved the noise reduction during the RAW development from the X3F files of dp Quattro series and sd Quattro series.
  • It has improved the processing speed when the GPU Acceleration Mode is activated in the environmental setting (based on the computer environment, the effect may vary).
  • It corrects the phenomenon that some operational errors occur in specific computer environments, when GPU Acceleration Mode is activated.
  • It corrects the phenomenon that depending on a computer environment, an error occurs during RAW development, when the GPU Acceleration Mode is activated and multiple images are selected.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 6.4.1 (Sep 9, 2016)

  • It incorporates an ON / OFF function to reduce the color of ghosting on RAW data (X3F files) from the dp Quattro series cameras.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 6.4.0 (Jul 8, 2016)

  • It is compatible with the RAW data (X3F and X3I files) of sd Quattro.
  • It incorporates a function to select the frame (Edit Window) for the X3I files taken in the sd Quattro’s SFD mode.
  • It incorporates a “Detail Slider” for images taken with the sd Quattro and dp Quattro to adjust the rendering details of the images.
  • It incorporates a “Binning function” that can improve the color rendering of RAW data with ISO 800 or higher.
  • It improves the display speed of the image in the Review Window, when color mode and white balance are edited.
  • It improves the rendering performance of red colored and highlighted parts of the image when the sd Quattro and dp Quattro’s RAW data is developed.
  • It no longer shows the saving dialog when JPEG or TIFF files are selected from one image to the other.
  • It has corrected and improved the compatibility with SIGMA Capture Pro.
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that the exposure adjustment value becomes 0 when RAW data taken with the SD1 / SD1 Merrill is developed or saved.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 6.3.3 (Mar 24, 2016)

  • It corrects the phenomenon of the Contrast slider and the Shadow slider on the Adjustment pallet not operating properly when the Color Mode of RAW data (X3F file) taken with dp Quattro series are set to “Portrait”.
  • It corrects the phenomenon of black dot-like noise appearing in rare cases on developed RAW data (X3F file) when taken with dp Quattro cameras that are updated with the firmware (SIGMA dp0 Quattro (Ver.1.01), SIGMA dp1 Quattro(Ver.1.04), SIGMA dp2 Quattro (Ver.1.08), SIGMA dp3 Quattro (Ver.1.03)) released on February 19th, 2016, and also on JPEG and TIFF data which are developed and saved by SIGMA Photo Pro and are displayed on the Review Window.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 6.3.2 (Feb 19, 2016)

  • It is now compatible with the RAW data (X3F file) of the latest firmware which improves color reproduction of the dp Quattro series cameras.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 6.3.1 (Feb 19, 2016)

  • Compatible with Mac OS X El Capitan v10.11.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 6.3.0 (Jun 19, 2015)

  • By reviewing the image development process, it has improved image quality of RAW data (X3F file) of the SIGMA dp Quattro series.
  • It has improved the image development process of long exposure photography, for images taken by the SIGMA dp Quattro series.
  • It has added the Quick Check Mode to the Main Window (this feature is not available for RAW data taken with SD9 and SD10 cameras).
  • It has added the Specifying Folder function to the “Computer” pane in the Main Window.
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that it occasionally develops corrupted image data when the X3 Fill Light function is used.
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that the brightness level cannot set at 2 or lower if the RAW data is taken with the SIGMA SD1, Merrill series, and dp Quattro series.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 6.2.1 (Feb 26, 2015)

  • It has improved resolution by reconsidering developing process of the RAW data (X3F files) of the SIGMA dp Quattro series.
  • It has added the function to set image aspect ratio 7:6 in the RAW data (X3F files) of the SIGMA dp Quattro series.
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that some color appears in peripheral part of the images when developing the RAW data (X3F files) of image size MED taken with SIGMA Merrill series.
  • It is now compatible with Gatekeeper in Mac OS X10.9.5 and 10.10.
  • It has improved the phenomenon that the RAW data (X3F files) taken by bulb shooting with SD9, SD10 and SD14 is not displayed in the review window.
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that images saved in 8bit TIFF are not displayed properly in some viewers available from other companies.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 6.2.0 (Dec 24, 2014)

  • It has added High Speed Mode to the Preference Settings menu (Only compatible with the RAW data (X3F files) of the SIGMA dp Quattro series on a computer with 4GB of RAM or higher).
  • It has improved the processing speed of the RAW data (X3F files) of the SIGMA dp Quattro series as well as the display speed of the Review Window when the data is displayed in Display Quality Priority Mode.
  • It has improved the processing speed of the RAW data (X3F files) of the SIGMA SD1, SD1 Merrill, DP Merrill series and dp Quattro series when saving the images after having the data displayed in Display Quality Priority Mode.
  • It has improved the processing speed of the RAW data (X3F files) when changing various settings using a batch setting function in the Main Window by not updating thumbnail images. If the setting has been changed in the Review Window, thumbnail images will be updated.
  • It has improved the thumbnail display with TIFF images developed and saved through the latest version (Ver6.2.0).
  • It now shows images in the thumbnail frame in Main Window, with TIFF images developed and saved through the latest version (Ver6.2.0) regardless of the file size.
  • It has added Photographer and Owner of Copyright details in the Information Window.*
  • (*Next firmware update of the dp Quattro series will enable it to register this information.)
  • It allows users to choose whether to keep the Copyright Information registered in the RAW data (X3F files) when saving the data in JPEG or TIFF in Preference Settings menu
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that abnormal termination may occur if TIFF and JPEG images that have been created by software from other companies, exist in the selected folder.*
  • Some files including TIFF with the alpha channel are not supported.
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that the RAW data (X3F files) of some SIGMA cameras are not compatible with the software in OS environments other than Japanese and English.
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that the RAW data (X3F files) of the SIGMA dp Quattro series may develop some bright spot noise in a dark part of the image.
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that Exif information of TIFF or JPEG images saved from the RAW data (X3F files) of some SIGMA cameras is not displayed properly.
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that TIFF or JPEG images become corrupt when they are saved in 2x output image size while the Film Grain function is activated in Monochrome mode.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 6.1.0 (Oct 25, 2014)

  • It is now compatible with the RAW data (X3F files) of all SIGMA digital cameras including the SIGMA dp1 Quattro.
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that it freezes or an error message appears when clicking “Close” from “SIGMA Photo Pro” in Review Window’s tool bar or using the keyboard shortcut to “Close”.
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that abnormal termination occurs when selecting “Yes” to the warning message displayed upon switching to other images using the navigation buttons in Review Window.
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that folders do not appear properly in the ‘Computer’ section of the Main Window.
  • It has improved the processing speed when RAW data (X3F files) of the SIGMA dp Quattro is displayed in “Display Quality Priority Mode”.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 6.0.6 (Sep 4, 2014)

  • It has corrected the resolution of the images of specific objects taken under certain conditions.
  • It has added the parameter to compensate for the saturation of red colors and improved the detail resolution of the specific part.
  • This is only when "Neutral" color mode of SIGMA dp Quattro is selected, and there is no change for the parameter in other color modes.
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that multiple pictures that are developed and saved as JPEG and TIFF in the software may happen to merge into one image data in the folder.
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that the characters in the software are not displayed properly in Spanish.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 6.0.5 (Aug 7, 2014)

  • It has improved the image quality of long exposure photography, taken by the SIGMA dp2 Quattro.
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that JPEG images developed from X3F files are not successfully uploaded to SNS/websites.
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that it resets the displayed position of thumbnails when the main window is updated after saving and deleting images.
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that the print size in the print window occasionally goes back to the default settings.
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that the working color space in preference settings is not reflected properly.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 6.0.4 (Jul 18, 2014)

  • It has corrected the phenomenon that the software occasionally fails to open the X3F files taken by the SD1, SD1 Merrill and DP Merrill series.
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that it does not save the capture date information when the images are saved in JPEG and TIFF formats.
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that it displays error code 14 and fails to save the images, when the external HDD is selected as the destination.
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that the Main Window crashes after saving the images and updating the files displayed in the window.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 6.0.3 (Jul 12, 2014)

  • It has corrected the bugs that display images in Display Quality Priority Mode improperly when they are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio. Images that are recorded in an aspect ratio other than 3:2 were often saved in the wrong aspect ratio.
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that some settings of the HDD disable the operation of the software.
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that the software does not operate if specific fonts are not valid on the computer.
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that the software does not operate if specific folders are referenced at the time of startup.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 6.0.2 (Jul 4, 2014)

  • It corrects the issue where the message suggests the operation of “lldb command tool” or inserting password is displayed either when the working color space is set to Adobe RGB and 100% enlargement is performed or when the application is closed using a short cut key.
  • It has corrected the phenomena that the operation speed of the software slowed down in some occasions and took a long time to open folders.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 6.0.1 (Jul 4, 2014)

  • It has fixed the bug in the Overexposure Correction function of SIGMA dp2 Quattro.
  • After installing it, the software takes a couple of minutes to boot for the first time. Please refrain from using other applications until it completes the start-up process.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 6.0.0 (Jul 4, 2014)

  • Compatible with RAW image taken with dp2 Quattro (X3F file).
  • Thumbnail view start-up time has speeded up.
  • Resulting images will appear in the thumbnails after editing.
  • Offering a batch setting function to change customized setting of X3F files in Main Window at one time.
  • The sizes of adjustment panel and display window are adjustable. Also, both of them can be docked to review window.
  • Location and color information of pointer has been added to Display Guide.
  • Loupe lock has been added to Display Guide.
  • Color/Monochrome switching function has been added to Display Guide.
  • Fringe Correction is keyboard accessible.
  • Color and fine adjustment interface have become more intuitive and easy to operate.
  • Undo and Redo have been added to image editing process.
  • Switching Display Quality Priority Mode and Display Speed Priority Mode is possible.
  • Vignetting Correction has been added to Monochrome Processing.
  • Toning Adjustment function has been added to Monochrome Process.
  • Features for the RAW data (X3F file) of SIGMA dp2 Quattro:
  • It's possible to save the setting of 3 groups for each Color and Monochrome Processing.
  • Auto (Light Source Priority) and Color Temperature have been added to White Balance setting.
  • Four new preset color modes: Sunset Red, Forest Green, Foveon Classic Yellow and Cinema, have been added to Adjustment Mode Palette.
  • Aspect Ratio is selectable.
  • It is possible to save an image size at SUPER HIGH size.
  • Overexposure Correction function has been added to Tonal Adjustments.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 5.5.3 (Oct 30, 2013)

  • When the image is taken with the combination of the 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM and SD1 or SD1 Merrill, the development of the image from RAW data (X3F file) is optimized with this updated version.
  • It corrects the phenomenon that the review window in SIGMA Photo Pro keeps displaying the first picture while taking different images via SIGMA Capture Pro.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 5.5.2 (Jun 14, 2013)

  • Corrects the phenomenon that the software performs abnormal termination when you double click to start SIGMA Photo Pro.
  • Corrects the condition where Lens Profile Correction Mode does not correct for chromatic aberration during color processing.
  • Improves the speed of the thumbnail display in the main window.
  • Corrects the phenomenon that the noise reduction setting returns to default when saving images in the main window and selecting “Adjustment Mode – Custom”.
  • Corrects the phenomenon that file names for thumbnails are not displayed in the main window.
  • Corrects the phenomenon that display profiles reflect on the printing result.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 5.5.1 (Mar 27, 2013)

  • Offers improved stability of the software performance.
  • Adds the lens information of 30mm F1.4 DC HSM.
  • Corrects the phenomenon that banding noise is found if the output image size is set at x2 to save the image after using the film grain function in the monochrome process.
  • Corrects the phenomenon that streaky noise is occasionally seen in a part of the image.
  • Corrects the phenomenon that the saved images do not reflect the proper amount of noise reduction of the monochrome process.
  • Corrects the phenomenon that by selecting multiple monochrome images and saving them in the Main window saves some pictures as color.
  • Corrects the phenomenon that a part of the navigation and adjustment pallet is not displayed properly.
  • Corrects the wrong sharpness processing in the image in the review window.
  • Corrects the phenomenon that extracting JPEG data occasionally does not reflect the flag mark of the X3F files.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 5.5.0 (Mar 11, 2013)

  • New interface for the Monochrome Mode.
  • It is only compatible with the RAW data of the SD1, SD1 Merrill, DP1 Merrill, DP2 Merrill and DP3 Merrill.
  • Setting of noise reduction is available from the “Edit” icon in the main window.
  • When you select “Auto” for adjustment setting, the appropriate preset value for the color mode is automatically selected (Only compatible with the data of SD1, SD1 Merrill, DP1 Merrill, DP2 Merrill and DP3 Merrill).
  • Change in the design of the interface for fringing reduction.
  • Corrects the phenomenon that the color of X3F file in SIGMA Photo Pro looks different from the same JPEG image file opened in the standard application of Macintosh.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 5.4.1 (Nov 22, 2012)

  • Corrects the phenomenon identified with computers that operate with 9 threads or more. Under this environment, the software crashes unexpectedly while displaying the review window or saving images.
  • Corrects the phenomenon identified with some displays that have high resolution. The software crashes unexpectedly when images are displayed on such monitors.
  • Corrects the phenomenon that color space setting happens to show unrequested colors, if the “Working Color Space for X3F files” in the “Preferences” is set as default.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 5.4.0 (Oct 27, 2012)

  • Incorporates fringe correction function.
  • Incorporates Banding Noise Reduction (only in RAW data of SIGMA SD1, SIGMA SD1 Merrill, SIGMA DP1 Merrill, and SIGMA DP2 Merrill).
  • Adds “FOV Classic Blue” to Color mode (only in RAW data of SIGMA SD1, SIGMA SD1 Merrill, SIGMA DP1 Merrill, and SIGMA DP2 Merrill).
  • Corrects the phenomenon of communication function accessing unnecessary website.
  • Corrects the phenomenon that exposure adjustment of JPEG files do not accurately function.
  • Adds white balance information to thumbnails with photography information.
  • Adds white balance and color mode information to photography information field of the main window.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 5.3.1 (Jul 19, 2012)

  • Compatibility with RAW file of SIGMA DP1 Merrill and SIGMA DP2 Merrill.
  • Aberration correction mode has been added.
  • Image processing speed for RAW file of SIGMA SD1, SIGMA SD1 Merrill, SIGMA DP1 Merrill and SIGMA DP2 Merrill has been improved.
  • The name of the lens used is displayed in an information field of the Review Window (only for SIGMA SD1, SIGMA SD1 Merrill, SIGMA DP1 Merrill and SIGMA DP2 Merrill).
  • Originally, prioritizing display quality mode was switched to prioritizing display speed mode automatically when settings such as White balance and Noise Reduction were changed. Now, it will not be switched, even if the settings are changed.
  • Corrects the phenomenon that the software crashes during cycle through images displayed in the Review Window under Mac OS 10.7.
  • Corrects the rarely occurring phenomenon that it takes longer than necessary to process the image files with batch processing.
  • Corrects the phenomenon of software freeze when the Print dialog box is displayed.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 4.2 Build 1048 (Dec 22, 2011)

  • Change the algorithm of white balance at high ISO.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 4.1 (Jun 28, 2010)

  • Compatibility with RAW file of SD15
  • Corrects the malfunction of SIGMA Photo Pro4.1

New in Sigma Photo Pro 3.3 (Apr 27, 2009)

  • It is compatible with DP2's RAW image.

New in Sigma Photo Pro 3.1 (Apr 10, 2008)

  • An improved interface for Macintosh users.
  • Ability to print from RAW files
  • It is equipped with a magnification loupe function to enlarge only a certain place quickly.
  • Universal Binary compatibility with Intel processor equipped Macintosh computers.
  • Compatibility with Mac OSX Leopard
  • Zoom slider can change the size of thumbnails.