The 9.6 update, released in March 2026, includes several "major enhancements" for workflow and image quality:
You can activate a single license on up to two computers (Essential edition) or three computers (Elite edition).
and Lens Sharpness Optimization locally to specific parts of an image rather than the entire frame. DeepPRIME XD3
: DxO Labs does not offer an official "portable" edition (a standalone .exe that runs without installation).