DustMagic is a desktop app for Windows and Mac that detects and removes dust, fibres, and scratches from DSLR-scanned colour film. Originals are never modified — cleaned files go to a separate folder.
System Requirements
- Windows 10+ or macOS 10.15+ (Intel or Apple Silicon)
- 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended for large batches)
- ~200 MB disk space
- No GPU required — DustMagic runs entirely on the CPU
What DustMagic Is For
- In scope: DSLR-scanned colour negatives and slides (C-41 / E-6).
- Not supported: traditional silver black-and-white (HP5, Tri-X, Delta, FP4) and Kodachrome — the silver grains read as defects.
Step 1: Download
Visit dustmagic.io and click Download. Your browser is offered the right installer for your OS.
Step 2: Install
Windows: Run DustMagicSetup.exe from Downloads, follow the prompts, click Finish.
Mac: Open DustMagic.dmg and drag the app to Applications.
Step 3: First Launch
On first launch DustMagic opens in trial mode. You can use the full app for a limited time, then choose between two options:
- Continue free — single-image processing only.
- Activate a licence — unlocks batch processing for $49/year.
See 1.4: Licensing & Activation for details.
Next Steps
- Process your first folder — 1.2: Your First Batch.
- Use DustMagic with Lightroom or Photoshop — 1.3: Installation for Lightroom/Photoshop Users.
- Activate a licence key — 1.4: Licensing & Activation.