NoiseControl

At a glance

• Editor score
  6.9 / 10
• Pricing
  Paid
• Best for
  Manual Photoshop-oriented noise tuning
• Free plan
  No
• Paid from
  $49.95 one-time
• Founded
  1997 · Nuremberg, Germany
• Facts checked
  21 Oct 2026

• Where it wins

  • Adjust noise reduction separately across tonal ranges and nine color areas.
  • Use measured-noise or EXIF-based settings, plus camera- and ISO-specific presets.
  • Batch-process through host actions or scripts in several desktop editors.

• Where it doesn't

  • The one-time price is $49.95, with no free plan.
  • Denoising settings require a compatible desktop editor.
  • The listed feature set does not establish RAW or AI denoising.

Our verdict on NoiseControl

NoiseControl is a desktop photo noise-reduction plugin from The Plugin Site, aimed at photographers who want to tune noise reduction inside an image editor rather than move to a separate workflow. It is particularly suited to Photoshop-oriented users: the plugin integrates with Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements, as well as Paint Shop Pro, Corel Photo-Paint, Affinity Photo, PhotoImpact, IrfanView and GIMP. Windows and macOS hosts are supported, and the product handles 8-bit and 16-bit RGB or grayscale images.

Its central appeal is the combination of automation and granular control. Settings can be based on measured noise or EXIF data, while manual adjustments can target shadows, midtones, highlights and nine color areas separately. Split-view comparison helps assess setting changes, and users can save camera- and ISO-specific presets. Multi-core CPU rendering is listed, and batch processing is available through host-application actions or scripts. This makes NoiseControl a fit for repeatable editing in supported applications, especially when a photographer wants to keep noise tuning within an established desktop editor.

The published plan lists one paid option, NoiseControl, at a one-time price of $49.95; there is no free plan. Support channels include email and documentation. The vendor highlights version 1.13, so buyers should weigh the available feature set against their need for current denoising approaches. NoiseControl is best suited to photographers seeking detailed manual tuning and batch workflows in compatible editors. Those prioritizing verified RAW or AI denoising should compare alternatives before choosing it.

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NoiseControl integrations

NoiseControl lists 8 integrations on its own site.

• Adobe Photoshop
• Photoshop Elements
• Paint Shop Pro
• Corel Photo-Paint
• Affinity Photo
• PhotoImpact
• IrfanView
• GIMP

Alternatives to NoiseControl

• Topaz PhotoAI denoise and broad retouching for editors working in desktop photo workflows.8.8
• NDNik DfineA selective, profile-driven denoiser for established desktop editing workflows.8.6
• ONON1 NoNoise AIA capable one-time AI denoiser with broad plugin support and desktop-only delivery.8.4

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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