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The new version includes a Quick Preview window for resource-saving fine-tuning of the settings. Now you do not need to process the whole image every time you adjust the settings. The movable Quick Preview window shows the result of the current settings on a small sample in real-time.
Version 8.0 supports the Exif and IPTC data to the full extent and ensures that the additional information registered by the camera (shooting date, exposure settings, etc) as well as information and comments to the photo filled out by the user won’t get lost or altered.
New language added to the program documentation - Italian.
AKVIS Sketch is available as a stand-alone application, as well as a plugin to a photo editor.
Download version 8.0 (both editions are included):
http://akvis.lcom/en/sketch/download-pencil-drawing.php
and use it 10 days free of charge.
Upgrade for registered users is free.
To add color to black and white photos or recolor a photo with AKVIS Coloriage is as easy as handling a coloring book. In fact, coloriage means a coloring book in French.
With AKVIS Coloriage, a perfect gift for a loved one is just a few clicks away. Adding color to their memories can become an exciting gift for the older folks.
So did Robert to the utmost excitement of his granny.
The list of the tool's uses is practically endless. Home users can apply it to color old black-and-white photos from the family archives to imagine the early days in vivid colors. Professional designers can use AKVIS Coloriage to try different color schemes for interior and exterior design. Anime and manga enthusiasts can apply it to add color to hand sketch drawings and comics.
The software does not only colorize black-and-white photos, the Keep-Color tool makes it possible to replace colors only in defined areas of the picture. Thus, you can recolor clothes on your color photo or change the color of the hair, eyes, etc on a portrait. Selective desaturation and selective colorization of a color photo is made easy.
See examples here.
Today we are glad to announce the release of version 6.0 of AKVIS Coloriage.
Version 6.0 adds a manual correction brush (Recolor Brush) to add that last touch to the restored pictures. The new brush can be applied after the automatic colorization to make final adjustments to the smallest details.
Now the program supports EXIF and IPTC data to the full extent and ensures that the additional information registered by the camera (shooting date, exposure settings, etc) as well as information and comments to the photo filled out by the user won’t get lost or altered.
AKVIS Coloriage is available for Windows and Mac as a Photoshop plug-in and a stand-alone edition.
Registered users can upgrade to version 6.0 for free!
LightShop allows you to create an infinite number of light effects!
Light effects can brighten up any photo: make it look more natural (by adding reflections on shiny objects) or add a bit of magic and fantasy.
Version 2.5 of AKVIS LightShop:
- introduces new ready-to-use light effects,
- improves compatibility with Vista SP1 and
- adds a new interface language - Portuguese.
Download AKVIS LightShop v.2.5 for Windows and macintosh:
http://akvis.com/en/lightshop/download-lighting-effect.php.
Ugrade for registered users is free. Just download LightShop and install the program.
Attention Mac-users! Now there are three download files: standalone application, a plugin version for Photoshop CS3 and Photoshop Elements 6, and a plugin for earlier versions of Photoshop and Photoshop Elements.
As for the Windows version there is one setup file (exe) which contains both editions.
Now the program supports the Exif data to the full extent and ensures that the additional camera information (shooting date, exposure settings, comments, etc) does not get lost or altered.
Download AKVIS Enhancer v.9.5 (10-days free test):
http://akvis.com/en/enhancer/download-photo-enhancement.php.
Ugrade for registered users is free. Just download Enhancer using the link above and install the program. The license information on your computer does not get lost when you install the new version. You won't need to reactivate the program.
Attention Mac-users! Now there are three download files: standalone application, a plugin version for Photoshop CS3 and Photoshop Elements 6, and a plugin for earlier versions of Photoshop and Photoshop Elements.
As for the Windows version there is one setup file (exe) which contains both editions.
Version 6.0 provides one more mode to expand your possibilities and make photo collage creation fun to do! Now the program offers four modes of collage creation: Montage, Chameleon, Blend mode, and Emersion.
In the new Emersion mode images can be combined to create a seamless photo montage. In contrast to the other modes, the pasted fragment does not overlay the background, but embeds into the background so that only certain parts of the fragment are visible. It is possible to make collages with difficult objects (trees, or apply a graffiti to the wall, etc).
Also in the new version:
- Improved image processing speed when transforming and moving an object.
- Fixed bug that caused program crash on large images.
- Added ICC-profile support.
- Added the possibility to work on two monitors (support of multi-monitor processing).
- Also there is improved compatibility with Vista SP1 and Photoshop Elements v.6.0.
Upgrade Information:
Registered users of version 5.0 can upgrade Chameleon to version 6.0 for free!
Owners of versions 1 through 4 have to pay $15 USD to upgrade. Download the program in versions for Windows and Macintosh!
You can use it 10 days free of charge! The users who tried the previous version of the plug-in and have their version expired, now can try Chameleon again with its new features.
The program reduces both luminance and color noise on digital photos without spoiling other aspects of the photo.
Version 6.1 fixes some bugs and improves compatibility with Vista SP1.
A new interface language has been added - Italian.
You can download and use AKVIS Noise Buster for 10 days free of charge.
Registered users can upgrade the software for free.
Version 1.2 offers new interface and help languages: German and Japanese.
Also some bugs have been fixed:
1. Fixed bug that caused the program to crash when saving 16 bit images with alpha-channel as jpeg;
2. Fixed bug that caused the program to crash when loading tiff files unsupported by libtiff.
Download the new version, upgrade is free.
AKVIS Magnifier allows resizing images without loss in quality. If you attempt to blow up a picture (increase its resolution) using the standard Resize command of a photo editor, you will notice that the resulting photo is blurred and pixelated. The reason is that the input photo didn't contain enough information for the new size.
AKVIS Magnifier will cope with this problem and deliver good results.
For the moment, the software is available only as a standalone application. The plugin version is coming soon!
Test the software for 10 days free of charge. Download Magnifier from the product page.
Attention! Those our registered users who have bought at least one AKVIS plug-in get a 20% discount on AKVIS Magnifier. The customers who have purchased all AKVIS plug-ins get a 50% discount on the new program! Please write to us to get the discount. The offer is valid till August 31, 2008.
AKVIS Software Inc., a renowned manufacturer of photo editing tools, undergoes major changes in the face of projected growth. The company changes its corporate style after moving its head office to Vancouver, BC, Canada. Previously incorporated in Russia, AKVIS is determined to accelerate its growth. By moving its head office into Canada, AKVIS establishes presence on the North American continent and opens direct access to the wide North American software market.
The company was founded in 2004 by IT professionals having considerable experience in programming and software development. Since then the company has released a number of successful programs.
Now AKVIS Software, Inc. carries a full line of picture editing and image enhancement software. The product line includes 11 programs for photo retouching, photo coloring, collage creation, plug-ins for special effects.
Anticipating future growth associated with the forthcoming release of its brand-new flagship product, AKVIS decides to move its head office onto the North American shore. The move not only allows the company unrestricted direct access to the highly qualified Canadian labor market, but gives the company endless possibilities for expansion into the North American market. Establishing an office that is geographically close to the majority of customers will soon result in better customer service, while dipping into the highly qualified Canadian labor market will undoubtedly improve manufacturing quality.
To underline the importance of the move, AKVIS changes its visual identity and accepts a brand-new logo. “We are excited about this move, and now will be able to expand our business activities in North America”, says company’s CEO, Sergey Galenko. The new office is located in beautiful British Columbia, Canada, and will accommodate the growth of the company for years to come.
AKVIS Retoucher has been updated to version 3.0. The plug-in allows restoring damages photos by removing dust, scratches, stains and by reconstructing the lacking parts of a photo.
New to version 3.0
- Bugs fixed;
- Improved compatibility with Photoshop Elements 6 for Windows and Macintosh versions;
- Improved compatibility with Windows Vista;
- Added support of Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard).
Registered users can upgrade to version 3.0 for free. Just download the software and install it.
The users who tried the previous version of the plug-in and have their version expired, now have an opportunity to download the software and test it for 10 days free of charge.
AKVIS SmartMask is an efficient masking tool that saves you time on complex selections and is fun to use.
SmartMask has become yet more comfortable to use thanks to the added hot-keys.
Besides, new interface languages (Spanish and Italian) have been added; compatibility with Vista SP1 improved; bugs fixed.
You can download and test AKVIS SmartMask for 10 days for free.
This year the Raffle participants had a chance to win a Free license key for any AKVIS program. Also we offered a 15% discount on all our programs for all participants.
Also there was a special prize for the Creative Contest.
The Names of the Winners have been published today at http://akvis.com/en/raffle-2008.php
Congratulation to the winners and thanks to all who took part in the Raffle and in the Creative Contest.
- Fixed bug that caused the program to crash on the second monitor on multi-monitor systems.
- Fixed color profile bug that led to incorrect display of an image in the preview window on some monitor profiles.
- Also this version offers improved compatibility with Vista SP1.
The customers, who had problems with the previous versions of Enhancer, are strongly recommended to download version 9.2. The users who tried the previous version and have it expired, now can evaluate the updated program again!
Registered users can upgrade Enhancer for free!
Download AKVIS Enhancer v.9.2 now in Windows or in Macintosh version.
In addition to the previously available 15 effects, this version offers two new ones: Glamour and Two Keys.
The new Glamour effect turns any portrait into a beautiful pinup. It improves human skin, enhancing skin tones and smoothing imperfections without affecting the natural skin texture. The Two Keys effect allows adjusting many aspects of a photo (color shades, contrast, brightness) using two key colors.
ArtSuite can be used as an independent application (standalone) and as a plug-in to a photo editor. Download for Windows and Macintosh!
The Upgrade for registered users is free!
The new version offers special effects that make the final photo yet more impressive.
Create a blend of the final drawing and the original image; imitate motion or add time machine effect by swirling the background; put an accent on certain parts of the image by blurring the rest of it in an artistic way. It proves especially useful when the final drawing contains too many details on the background that divert attention.
The new effects can be found in the Background tab, which offers three modes of working. Also, new tools have been added to define the effect area.
AKVIS Sketch is available as a stand-alone application, as well as a plugin to a photo editor. Download version 7.0 (both editions are included) and use it 10 days free of charge.
Upgrade for registered users is free.
In new version we fixed bugs:
- Color profile bug that caused incorrect display and processing of an image on some monitor profiles.
- Batch scripting bug (in the plug-in edition). Note that the old actions made for old versions of Enhancer won't work properly with this fixed version.
- And some minor bugs.
Update for registered users is free!
Download the version 9.1 for Windows and Macintosh in two editions: plug-in and stand-alone application from the Download page.
Register on the web-site and win a Free license key for any AKVIS Software on your choice in the Birthday Raffle.
All participants get a 15 per cent discount to the AKVIS Software.
Take part in AKVIS Creative Contest! Think up a new slogan for the main page and win Alchemy Bundle (all AKVIS programs - 11 programs).
We are glad to announce the release of version 6.0 of AKVIS Noise Buster. The software reduces noise on digital images without spoiling other aspects of the photo.
New to version 6.0:
- New algorithm for noise suppression. The advanced algorithm allows suppressing visible noise preserving the detail on the photo. The automatic filtering mode has become more precise.
- Added a new Microdetail parameter. The parameter reveals more detail and does not bring back the suppressed noise.
- Added Unsharp Mask Option. It will replace the Sharpen Edge parameter. The way it works is different from its forerunner but the function is the same - to regulate the sharpness of the objects' edges.
Attention! Due to the change in the algorithm, the user presets for the earlier versions will not work.
Registered users can upgrade to version 6.0 for free! Download AKVIS Noise Buster and install it.
The users who tried the previous version of the software and have their version expired, now have an opportunity to test the software again.
The new version of the image enhancement software is released! Version 9.0 of AKVIS Enhancer presents a new mode that makes the program yet more useful for improving detail on a photo.
The new Focus mode improves blurred images by bringing into focus the whole image or only certain parts of it. It happens that the camera fails to focus on the object of shooting and it comes out unsharp. This mode can save such out-of-focus images.
Download Enhancer now in Windows or in Macintosh version!
Upgrade for registered users is Free.
The users who tried the previous version of the software and have their version expired, now have an opportunity to test the software again.
We are glad to announce the update of AKVIS Sketch to version 6.5! Now you can observe the conversion of a photo to a drawing or a watercolor painting in real time! It's fun to see how the strokes are laid on the paper to create a drawing.
New to version 6.5:
- Real-time drawing. It allows not only to make the process more entertaining, but also to preview the result and control the processing. If you see that the parameters should be adjusted, you can interrupt the processing by pressing Escape.
- improved Color Strokes feature.
Download AKVIS Sketch for Windows or Macintosh. The program is available as a stand-alone application and as a Photoshop plug-in.
The users who tried the previous version of the software and have their version expired, now have an opportunity to test the software again.
We are glad to announce the update of AKVIS ArtSuite (earlier known as Frame Suite) to version v.3.0. The name change reflects the new approach to the program.
Now the program does not only offer edge effects for adding photo frames to digital photos, but some other artistic effects as well.
This version offers three new effects: Black and White, Shift Colors, and Channel Mixer. It is planned to enrich the effects collection.
Also new to this version:
- By user request, the Autorun mode has been added.
- New interface language (Spanish) made available.
The update of the earlier versions of Frame Suite to ArtSuite is free. Just install the program and use your Frame Suite key to activate the new version. You can remove the older version, if needed.
Download ArtSuite 3.0 now in Windows or in Macintosh version.
The users who tried the previous version of the program and have their version expired, now can try ArtSuite again with its new effects.
Try the program during the trial period for free!
New version of AKVIS SmartMask is available for Macintosh and Windows! The SmartMask plug-in is an efficient masking tool that saves you time on complex selections and is fun to use.
Macintosh-version is Universal Binary. It works with both Intel and Power PC mac-computers.
There were found and fixed some minor bugs in Windows version. Windows-users are recommended to download and install the new version. Those who tried the previous version of the software during a trial period, now have an opportunity to test the software again during 10 days (starting from the first use).
Also in this version we have added a new interface language - German.
Download fully functional trial versions for Windows and Macintosh and try the plug-in 10 days for free!
We are glad to announce the release of a new program - AKVIS SmartMask plug-in.
AKVIS SmartMask makes even a difficult selection as easy as pie. Now, you can spend less of your time on the selection of objects and more of it on creativity. Have a look at the screenshots.
For the moment, the software is available only for Windows. The Macintosh version is coming soon!
Test the software for 10 days free of charge. Download the program here.
Note, that the Alchemy bundle has become yet more payable. Now it costs $325 and includes all 11 AKVIS plug-ins (a saving of $513 against buying each plug-in separately).
As promised, every time we launch a new program we give a free license to one of our customers selected at random from the database. This time the winner is Richard MARTINEZ (the USA).
New to version 1.5:
- Bugs fixed;
Macintosh:
- Decorator is now a Universal Binary application. It runs on both Intel- and PowerPC-based Mac computers;
- support of Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard);
- compatibility with Photoshop CS3 (Intel);
Windows:
- compatibility with Photoshop Elements v.6.0.
The users who tried the previous version of the plug-in and have their version expired, have an opportunity to download and test the software for 10 days free of charge. Download the program here.
Upgrade for registered users is free.
To upgrade the program just download and install the new version over the previous one. If needed, re-register it with the same serial key.