Series 1: Getting Started & Setup
1.1 Getting Started with DustMagic
DustMagic in three minutes — system requirements, install steps for Windows and Mac, first launch, and what comes next.
Dust Magic
Articles & Guides
Product guides, scanning tips, and tutorials for getting the most out of Dust Magic.
Recommended reading
Knowledge Base
1.2 Your First Batch — Process a Folder of Photos
The fastest path from a folder of scans to a folder of cleaned files: Import Folder, set Film Type, review with the view modes, click Process Batch.
1.3 Installation for Lightroom/Photoshop Users
Install the bundled Lightroom Classic plugin from Help → Lightroom Integration. Photoshop and Capture One workflows use TIFF round-tripping.
1.4 Licensing & Activation
Trial, free single-image mode, and the $49/year licence that unlocks batch processing — plus activation, renewal, and troubleshooting.
Blog
DustMagic vs Lightroom Spot Removal for Film Scans
A head-to-head comparison of DustMagic and Lightroom’s spot removal tool for cleaning film scans — where each one earns its place and where the volume wall hits.
Batch Dust Removal for Photo Scanners: The Complete Workflow
The end-to-end workflow for batch-removing dust from hundreds or thousands of scanned photos — folder structure, presets, quality-control, and pitfalls to avoid.
Bulk Dust Removal for 1,000+ Slides: A Complete Archive Workflow
The archive-scale workflow for 1,000 or more slides — sleeve-level cleaning, scanner choice, batch scanning pacing, and a specialist dust step that cleans the whole archive overnight while preserving grain.