We are glad to announce the release of version 1.2 of AKVIS Magnifier. The program allows resizing images without loss in quality.
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.

We are glad to announce the release of a new program - AKVIS Magnifier, standalone software.

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.

Version 2.0 of AKVIS SmartMask has been released!

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.

Every year on May 29 we organize a raffle in celebration of the company's Birthday.

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.

We are glad to announce the release of version 9.2 of AKVIS Enhancer. Some serious bugs have been fixed:

- 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.

The photo decoration software ArtSuite has been updated to version 4.0.
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!

We are glad to inform you about the release of AKVIS Sketch v.7.0. The software converts photos to realistic pencil and watercolor drawings.

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.

The photo enhancement software AKVIS Enhancer has been updated to version 9.1.

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.

You are welcome to take part in AKVIS Birthday Raffle and in Creative Contest.

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).

We are glad to release version 1.5 of AKVIS Decorator plug-in. The program allows applying new textures/colors to a surface preserving the original details of the object.

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.

The new version of the image enhancement software is released!

New to version 8.0 of AKVIS Enhancer is an advanced algorithm of creation of HDR images.

We have improved image processing speed and image alignment, and have extended possible color range for tone-mapping and post processing.

The new version offers three ready-to-use built-in presets for HDR-mode which help you to achieve different effects: AKVIS Natural (the resulting image looks natural and close to reality), AKVIS Expressive (the resulting image is bright, contrasting and impressive) and AKVIS Default (it is the golden mean between a natural image and an artistic effect that one usually wants to obtain when creating an HDR-image).

Also, by popular demand, the button Run has disappeared, now the program starts the image processing automatically, right after adjusting the settings, as well as it did in the oldest versions.

German language has been added to the stand-alone edition (HDR program).

We offer you to use the program 10 days for free! Download Enhancer v. 8.0 for Windows and Macintosh.

Registered users can upgrade Enhancer to the new version for Free!

AKVIS Frame Suite has been updated to version 2.6. With this program you have a variety of edge effects that allow generating an endless number of photo frames.

For the upcoming holidays, the texture library of AKVIS Frame Suite has been enriched with patterns for decoration of Christmas postcards. Added new interface language - French.

Download Frame Suite now in Windows or in Macintosh version and test the program for 10 days free of charge.
The program is available in two versions - as a standalone application and as a plug-in to a photo editor. The download contains both versions plus help files.

Ugrade for registered users is free.

We are glad to announce the release of a new version of AKVIS Noise Buster. The software reduces noise on digital images without spoiling other aspects of the photo.

New to version 5.0:
- Improved algorithm for noise suppression. The efficient algorithm allows suppressing visible noise without blurring the edges of an object.
- Standalone edition of the program made available.
- Added a histogram displaying the noise level and noise components of the loaded image.
- The button Auto Filtering has been moved to the Presets list.
- Added ICC-profile support.
- Added support of Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard).
- Added compatibility with Photoshop Elements 6.0.

Registered users can upgrade the plugin for free! Download AKVIS Noise Buster and install it.
Please note that the customers having a Home License to Noise Buster plugin can update only their plug-in for free (or upgrade to Deluxe license). The customers having Business License - can use both (plug-in and standalone).

Download the program and 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 Noise Buster again with its new features.
Attention Mac-Users: If you have a previous version of the Noise Buster plugin installed, you'll have to remove it from the Plugins folder before installing the new version.

The new tutorial has been created by R. Lemasle in Adobe Photoshop with the help of the plug-ins AKVIS LightShop and AKVIS Frame Suite.

Read about this nice New Year card at the Tutorial sectio:
http://akvis.com/en/lightshop-tutorial/examples/snow-salute.php,

We have upgraded LightShop , software for creation of amazing light effects, to version 2.0:

New to version 2.0:
- The new version is available as a stand-alone application and as a Photoshop plug-in.
- LightShop is now a Universal Binary application. It runs on both Intel- and PowerPC-based Mac computers.
- Added compatibility with Photoshop Elements v.6.0.
- Added compatibility with Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard).
- Added new interface language: French.

Upgrade for registered users is Free! Please note that the customers having a Home License to LightShop plugin can update only their plug-in for free (or upgrade to Deluxe license). The customers having Business License - can use both (plug-in and standalone).

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 have published a new tutorial for AKVIS Enhancer. The author is Holger Gerlach . He writes:

«Once, while surfing the Internet, I ran across some pictures that impressed me: bright colors, finest details... I decided to try creating such images by myself. Later I learnt that the technology used was called HDRI technology. Since then I have tried different programs supporting HDRI technology but the best for me is AKVIS Enhancer.»

The tutorial has been created in the stand-alone edition of the program.

Read more: http://akvis.com/en/enhancer-tutorial/examples/old-brewery-in-new-light.php

Please have a look at our new amazing tutorial!

It has been created in Corel Paint Shop Pro XI, but you can use any other photo editor compatible with AKVIS plugins.

The author of the tutorial is Graeme King. Mr. King creates his impressive pictures using only AKVIS LightShop plugin.

Read more: http://akvis.com/en/lightshop-tutorial/examples/fantastic-cocktail.php

Version 6.0 of AKVIS Sketch offers a new effect! Now you can not only convert a photo to a drawing or a watercolor painting but also give it an artistic touch by adding a canvas, or any other textured surface (corrugated paper, brick wall, metallic or ceramic coating).

New to version 6.0:
- Added the possibility to imitate a drawing on a canvas or any other uneven surface. You can use the built-in textures or use your own ones.
- Added a new tab - Canvas - with the settings for the new effect.
- Added a Texture Library with texture samples.
- Added compatibility with Photoshop Elements v.6.0.

Download AKVIS Sketch for Windows or Macintosh. The program is available as a stand-alone application and as a Photoshop plug-in.

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.

Create a Christmas or a New Year Card with AKVIS Graphics Tools and Win AKVIS Alchemy!

We are glad to wish you Happy Holidays and to announce a new Graphic Contest .

Create your own greeting card with AKVIS software. It can be a Christmas card or a New Year card. The main idea is to use AKVIS software.

Send your greeting cards to info@akvis.com.

The names of winners will be known by the end of December, 2007.

Grand Prix: AKVIS Alchemy package. The Winner will receive licenses for all AKVIS software!

2nd Prize - 5 full versions (licenses) for any AKVIS software on the winner's choice.

3rd Prize - 3 full versions on the winner's choice.

Also all three winners will get our DVD with AKVIS software and tutorials .

Use your 10-days trial period to create a greeting card and get a chance to win full versions of AKVIS software and AKVIS DVD with all our tutorials and programs.

We are looking forward to your masterpieces!

Your cards must meet the following requirements:

- be of aesthetic value
- be created with AKVIS software
- contain a step-by-step instruction on how you have made it
- include screenshots of the steps taken
- please, compress the files using an appropriate compression format (.rar or .zip)

Please bear in mind that by sending us your cards you authorize us to publish them on our web-site.

We have published a new Tutorial at akvis.com.

The author of the tutorial is Graeme King. He shows us how to create a wonderful image with AKVIS LightShop without using pencils and brushes.

Read more how Graeme created this cosmic rooster: http://akvis.com/en/lightshop-tutorial/examples/rooster-constellation.php

We are glad to announce the release of a new version of AKVIS Chameleon.

Version 5.0 offers more opportunities for creation of photo collages. The advantage of the program is that one does not need to make precise selections to create a realistic montage.
Now the program has three modes: Montage, Chameleon, Blend.

Read more about AKVIS Chameleon at http://akvis.com/en/chameleon/

In the new Montage mode the program combines images to create a seamless photo montage:
http://akvis.com/en/chameleon-tutorial/montage/photo-hunting.php

Other changes:
- Now the program has an interface (earlier Chameleon was applied as a filter). The plug-in window allows adjusting settings for each collage mode and moving/tranforming the pasted fragment.
- Now the way the plug-in works is the same in all photo editors. Consult the list of compatible photo editors.
- Chameleon is now Universal Binary. It runs on both Intel- and PowerPC-based Mac computers.

Download Chameleon now in Windows or in Macintosh version and test the program for 10 days free of charge.

Download Win: http://akvis.com/download/akvis-chameleon-setup.exe
Download Mac: http://akvis.com/download/akvis-chameleon-setup.dmg

This time a fee is charged for the upgrade to version 5.0 for every license type (from 15 US dollars for Home license to 60 US dollars for Business license). But the users who bought the program last month can upgrade for free.

We are glad to announce the update of AKVIS Frame Suite to version 2.5.
With this program you have a variety of edge effects that allow generating an endless number of photo frames.

Version 2.5 of AKVIS Frame Suite offers one more effect. The new Texture effect allows applying a texture (chosen from the built-in Texture Library or one created by the user) to an image so that the image looks like drawn on a canvas, brick wall, corrugated paper, etc.

Besides, new to version 2.5:
- Added new patterns into the Texture Library (for the Classic frame, for the new Texture effect, etc).
- Fixed bug in the Macintosh version.

Download Frame Suite now in Windows or in Macintosh version and test the program for 10 days free of charge .

The program is available in two versions - as a standalone application and as a plug-in to a photo editor. The download contains both versions plus help files. Registered users can upgrade to version 2.5 for free.

AKVIS Coloriage has been updated to version 5.0. The program manipulates colors of an image: from colorizing black and white photos to replacing colors in color photos.

The new version is available as a stand-alone application and as a Photoshop plug-in.

Download Coloriage for Macintosh or Windows and test it for 10 days free of charge.

Registered users can upgrade to version 5.0 for free. Please note that the customers having a Home License to Coloriage plugin can update only their plug-in for free (or upgrade to Deluxe license). The customers having Business License - can use both (plug-in and standalone). Read more about license types and upgrade opportunities.

Attention Mac-Users: If you have a previous version of Coloriage installed, you'll have to remove the AKVIS Coloriage folder in the Plugins folder before installing the new version.

AKVIS Enhancer has been updated to version 7.0! The software allows improving detail in underexposed, overexposed, and mid tone areas of a photo.

New to version 7.0:
- The new version is available as a stand-alone application and as a Photoshop plug-in.
- The stand-alone application supports the HDRI technology that allows expanding the dynamic range of an image. Read more about this outstanding technique.
- Added the possibility to change the image preview mode.
- Added full size window for the plugin.
- Improved color profiles handling.

Download Enhancer now in Windows or in Macintosh version.

All users have an opportunity to test the software again.

Please note that the customers having Home License for Enhancer plugin can update their plugin for free. To be able to use the stand-alone version with HDRI technology, the Home users can upgrade to Deluxe license, the Business users to new Business license.

Do not worry if after the program installation you see that you have a trial version.

After the expiration of the trial period, the registered Home users will just need to re-register their plugin with the same key. Those who choose to upgrade should enter their new license key.

The users of Business license can return to Enhancer 6.0. and activate it with the same key.

We are happy to present the new version (v.5.5) of photo-to-sketch software - AKVIS Sketch.

With Sketch you can make any photo look like black-and-white or color drawing, imitate the technique of graphite or color pencil, charcoal or watercolor painting (more).

Version 5.5 of AKVIS Sketch offers new possibilities:

- Now the program is available as a standalone application and as a plug-in to a photo editor.

- The check-box Color Strokes introduced in version 5.5 allows converting a photo to sketch in such a way that it looks like drawn by color pencils.
In contrast to the Coloration effect that just adds colors from the original image, the new option allows imitating hand made color strokes. Try and compare yourself!

- Besides, in version 5.5 color profiles handling has been improved.

Download Sketch for Windows or/and Macintosh

Attention Mac-Users: If you have a previous version of Sketch installed, you'll have to remove the AKVIS Sketch folder in the Plugins folder before installing the new version.

Registered users can upgrade the plugin to version 5.5 for free.
Please note that the customers having a Home License for Sketch plugin can update only their plug-in for free (or upgrade to Deluxe license). The customers having Business License can use both (plug-in and standalone). Read more about license types.

All users have an opportunity to download and test the software for 10 days free of charge.

We are glad to announce the update of AKVIS Frame Suite to version 2.0. With this program you have a great variety of photo frames to choose from as well as an opportunity to generate a unique frame out of your own picture.

Version 2.0 of AKVIS Frame Suite offers two more edge effects for photo frame creation - Frost and Artistic Crop.

The new Frost effect generates frost crystals around an image, imitating the frost patterns one sees on a window pane in winter.

The new Artistic Crop effect accentuates a certain part of an image by blurring the rest of it. The focus of attention is shifted to this part and the photograph is seen in a new light.

Besides, new to version 2.0:
- Added support of tiff format to the standalone version.
- Improved color profiles handling.
- The Macintosh version is now Universal Binary, it works equally well on both PPC- and Intel-Mac.
- Added compatibility with Photoshop CS3 on Intel Mac.
- New interface and help languages have been added.

Download Frame Suite now in Windows or in Macintosh version and test the program for 10 days free of charge.

The program is available in two versions - as a standalone application and as a plug-in to a photo editor. The download contains both versions plus help files.

Registered users can upgrade to version 2.0 for free.

AKVIS Retoucher has been updated to version 2.9. The plug-in allows restoring damages photos by removing dust, scratches, stains and by reconstructing the lacking parts of a photo.

The macintosh version is now Universal Binary, it works equally well on both PPC- and Intel-Mac. Added compatibility with Photoshop CS3 on Intel Mac.
Portuguese language has been added to the program Help files.

Registered users can upgrade to version 2.9 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 Coloriage has been updated to version 4.5.

The plug-in manipulates colors of an image: from colorizing black and white photos to replacing colors in color photos.

The program is now Universal Binary, it works equally well on both PPC- and Intel-Mac. Added compatibility with Photoshop CS3 on Intel Mac.

Registered users can upgrade to version 4.5 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.

We are glad to announce the release of a new version of AKVIS Noise Buster plug-in. The software reduces noise on digital images without spoiling other aspects of the photo.
Read about the plug-in here: http://akvis.com/en/noise-buster/

- We have added the possibility to save user settings - presets!

Also, in version 4.0:

- Noise Buster has become compatible with Windows Vista.

- The version for Macintosh is now a Universal Binary! It works equally fast on both PPC- and Intel-Macs (without the Rosetta emulator).

- The installation under Macintosh has been changed: to install the plugin on a mac-computer just drag the folder "AKVIS Noise Buster" into the "PlugIns" folder of a photo editor.

Registered users can upgrade the program for free! Download AKVIS Noise Buster and install it:
Win-users can install Noise Buster v.4.0 over the old version.
Mac-users should remove the previous version of the plug-in from "Library|Application Support" and from "PlugIns" before installing the new version, and then register the program again.

Download the program and 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 Noise Buster again with its new features.

You are welcome to read new tutorials on our web-site: Dream to reality and Detail Shadows .

Both tutorials are sent by our users. We rewarded them with free licenses for the plugins they used.

√ Dream to Reality

The author of this tutorial George Crofton writes:
«A client, a builder of homes and barns, contacted me with an advertisement idea. His motto is "If we can sketch it, we can build it". He had envisioned a graphic that would show a blend of a sketch and a photograph of his barn. He did not have a photograph of his barn with him. I selected a barn photograph from my files. I decided to use Xara Xtreme Pro and AKVIS Sketch to create an example for my client to view.»

Click here to read the full version of the article.

√ Detail Shadows

The second tutorial is an example of using AKVIS Enhancer. It demonstrates how to improve details in dark photos with the Enhancer plug-in.

Read the tutorial here.

Do not fail to have a look at the tutorials published on the web-site.

You have a good chance to get a free license to AKVIS programs. Send us your own example of how you used our software. More...

In celebration of our company's birthday (May 29) we offer a 20% discount on all programs!

All you have to do is to fill in the form at the Event page. You will automatically become an AKVIS subscriber and get a coupon code for a 20% discount on all AKVIS programs.

The offer is valid till June 15, 2007.

We have released a new version of AKVIS Sketch plugin with Universal Binary support! The software converts photos to pencil and watercolor drawings.

We are glad to inform you that AKVIS Sketch was awarded Best Image Editing Software 2006 by DTG Magazine.

New to version 4.0:

- Image processing speed increased approximately on 25-40%.

- Compatibility with Photoshop CS3 on Intel Mac.

Upgrade for registered users is Free!

AKVIS Enhancer plug-in has been updated to version 6.0. 

By popular request, the possibility to save user presets has been added.

The software allows improving detail in underexposed, overexposed, and mid tone areas of a photo.  It  reveals details of a picture, both in Highlights and Shadows. See our on-line Tutorial to learn how it works.

New to version 6.0:
- Added option to save/edit user settings - presets.
- Compatibility with Photoshop CS3 on Intel Mac.
- Fixed memory bug that caused program crash on some images on Macintosh.
- Compatibility with Windows Vista.
- Added new interface language - Italian.
- Updated program documentation (Help).

AKVIS Enhancer is now a Universal Binary Application.
It runs on both Intel- and PowerPC-based Mac computers.

Download Enhancer now in Windows or in Macintosh version and test the program for 10 days free of charge:
http://akvis.com/en/enhancer/download-photo-enhancement.php