Noise reduction

[grinolot]

What the best way to reduce noise in an image using X8 or a low cost alternative?

[hartpaul]

Post a cropped sample at least 500 x 500 showing what you want removed. You will get a stack of answers on what is best way of removing noise, plenty of free and paid alternatives and also methods in PSP.
What types of noise:
http://www.johnpaulcaponigro.com/blog/1 ... nds-noise/

[bruce1951]

Noise reduction is very subjective. Just remember that as you reduce noise you reduce detail. So there is always a compromise.

PSP's noise reduction is 'ok' but I find DeNoise better for my needs.

bruce

[rondo]

In PSP Digital Noise Reduction provides the most control, but I too prefer Topaz Denoise plugin.