SX2002 Loc: Adelaide, South Australia

I use a free programme called Neat Image...been using it for many years, it removes all the noise I ever need to remove.
You can pay for another version but the free one works just fine.

gmar3180 Loc: Waxahachie, TX

I find DXO PureRAW 3 to be an excellent program for noise reduction. It can be used as a plug- in with LRC or as a stand alone. I also have Topaz Photo AI but I always use DXO PureRAW for noise reduction.

yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey

DxO Pure Raw also works well and I've used it successfully on very noisy images. But the inclusion of noise software in Photoshop is very convenient and I find more often than not it's my go-to.

Toment Loc: FL, IL

Use Topaz Denoise AI. Works well.

ronichas Loc: Long Island

I have discount codes for Topaz products.
PM me if interested.

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

First step after importing and culling is everything goes through PureRAW. It’s a great raw processor. On occasion, if I’m working with something really noisy, high ISO and underexposed, I’ll also use some Topaz.
Here’s an example of using both, (this was PureRAW 2)
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-763077-1.html

MJPerini

In General, as sensors have gotten better, noise has become somewhat less of a problem (unless you are always in situations that require very high ISO's) At the same time, the sharpness slider has been over used and creates over sharpening artifacts that look like noise. ...... want to make a beautiful blue sky look 'crunchy' just push global sharpening to the max.
Always remember, sliders can be a trap, and they are seductive.
Also remember that in general noise reduction is a blurring process
Sharpening is best thought of as a 3 stage process, Sharpening during the conversion/demosaicing process, then selective sharpening during the editing process, and finally output sharpening (depending on weather that output is to a printer or for a screen (screens need less than prints)
So having a tool that helps with digital noise if you have it, can be very valuable in some cases.
But also remember, excess or accumulated sharpening, looks like noise.
@R.G.'s advice above is very good. Also remember sharpening will never fix blur or missed focus, it will make it look unnatural and crunchy.

SteveFranz Loc: Durham, NC

I've been using NeatImage plug in. My copy is probably 5-10 years old, but it does a very credible job. And no monthly subscription costs. I just checked, the upgrade from V8 to V9 is $20.

topcat Loc: Alameda, CA

I use Topaz, and it is great.

The DeNoise hasn't been upgraded for a long time. They are upgrading Photo AI, but not the other programs. so you are not missing anything.

Zaydewise Loc: Nashville TN

I have been using ON1 Photo RAW for years and I have found that the NoNoise and TackSharp produce great results.

MrBob Loc: lookout Mtn. NE Alabama

Just got ON1 Photo Raw 2024 and am really impressed...

mikey12654 Loc: Vancouver, WA

Topaz Photo AI is awesome but so is DxO PureRaw V2 or V3