AKVIS News

June 19, 2009
AKVIS ArtSuite v.5.0: New Photo Frames designed by Artists
AKVIS ArtSuite is a collection of effects for decorating photos. It offers photo frames and special effects.
New to version 5.0
- The Standalone version offers new Hand Painted Frames. These frames have been designed specially for ArtSuite. Please note that these frames are not available in the plugin version for technical reasons.
- New interface design. Now the language choice and the Autorun option can be found in the Preferences dialog box.
- Improved compatibility of the plugin with Photoshop CS3, CS4 on Macintosh computers.
- Improved the texture generation options in the Texture effect.
- New interface language added - Italian.
The Upgrade for registered users is free!
ArtSuite can be used as an independent application (standalone) and as a plug-in to a photo editor.
Download for Windows and Macintosh!
It is possible to upgrade from the Plugin Version to Home Deluxe (Plugin+Standalone) or to Business license (Plugin+Standalone).
Read more about license types here.

June 5, 2009
AKVIS SmartMask V.2.5. Easy Selection Tool
AKVIS SmartMask plugin is an efficient masking tool that saves you time on complex selections and is fun to use. The idea is so simple that you will feel like a child in drawing classes: there are two pencils (red and blue); you draw a line with the blue pencil inside the object you want to select (for example, yourself in a group photo), and with the red pencil - some lines outside the object, to define the areas that should be cut out (other guys in the photo).
New to version 2.5
- The eyedropper tools (in Complex mode) have become more flexible. Earlier the eyedroppers sampled an average color from an area of 3x3 px around the eyedropper's tip. Now it is possible to change the number of pixels in the sample area with the following hot keys: the Alt-key with a mouse click reduces the area to one pixel, the Shift-key with a mouse click enlarges the area to 5x5 px.
- New interface languages added - French and Portuguese.
- Improved compatibility with Photoshop CS3, CS4 on Macintosh computers.
Download fully functional trial versions for Windows and Macintosh and try the plug-in for 10 days for free!
Registered users can upgrade SmartMask for free!
The users who tried the previous version of the plug-in and have their version expired, now have an opportunity to test the software for 10 days free of charge again.

May 21, 2009
AKVIS Multibrush 4.1. Photo Retouching Software
AKVIS Multibrush (earlier known as Stamp) is a collection of brushes for photo retouching and portrait enhancement.
New to Version 4.1 - new interface languages added - Spanish and Italian. Documentation updated.
- minor bugs fixed (the bug with the cursor in the Clone Stamp and others).
AKVIS Multibrush is available as a stand-alone application and as a plugin to a photo editor.
Download the software and test 10 days for free.
Registered users of AKVIS MultiBrush v.4.0 (AKVIS Stamp v.1-3) can upgrade to version 4.1 for free.
Please note that customers who have a Home License to AKVIS Stamp plugin can update only their plug-in for free (or upgrade to Deluxe license). Customers who have a Business License can use both (plug-in and standalone). Read more about license types and upgrade opportunities.
Please download the software, install it and activate with your key.

April 28, 2009
AKVIS Multibrush 4.0. Photo Retouching Software
AKVIS Multibrush (earlier known as Stamp) is a collection of brushes for photo retouching and portrait enhancement. The new name reflects the tremendous changes in the program. Now it has much more functionality.
Compatibility has been improved. Now the program is compatible with Windows Vista, Intel Mac and the latest Photoshop versions.
AKVIS Multibrush is available as a stand-alone application and as a plugin to a photo editor.
Download the software and test 10 days for free.
Registered users of AKVIS Stamp can upgrade to version 4.0 for free.
Please note that customers who have a Home License to AKVIS Stamp plugin can update only their plug-in for free (or upgrade to Deluxe license). Customers who have a Business License can use both (plug-in and standalone). Read more about license types and upgrade opportunities.
Please download the software, install it and activate with your key to AKVIS Stamp.

April 10, 2009
Retoucher v.3.5: Retouch Damaged Photos
AKVIS Retoucher plug-in restores damages photos by removing dust, scratches, stains and by reconstructing the missing parts of a photo.
Version 3.5 - fixes the compatibility bug that caused the plugin to crash on Macintosh computers with Photoshop CS3,CS4.
- improves plugin compatibility on Windows.
Registered users can upgrade to version 3.5 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.

March 30, 2009
AKVIS Sketch v.8.6: Watercolor Improved. Compatibility Bug Fixed.
AKVIS Sketch converts photos to realistic pencil drawings and watercolor paintings. Besides, you can add a canvas and an inscription to your drawing and some special effects.
Version 8.6:
- improves the way a photo is converted into a watercolor painting.
- fixes the compatibility bug that caused the Sketch plugin to crash on Macintosh computers+CS3,CS4.
- improves plugin compatibility on Windows.
- adds support of 32 bit images to the plugin (earlier available only for the standalone).
AKVIS Sketch is available as a stand-alone application, as well as a plugin to a photo editor.
Download version 8.6 (both editions included) and use it 10 days free of charge.
Upgrade for registered users is free. To upgrade your version, it is enough to download the program and install it.

March 6, 2009
AKVIS Decorator v.1.6: Resurface and Recolor
We are glad to present version 1.6 of AKVIS Decorator plug-in. The program applies new textures/colors to a surface preserving the original details of the object. See our on-line Tutorial to learn how Decorator works.
New to version 1.6:
- New interface languages added - Italian and Portuguese. Documentation updated.
- Bugs fixed.
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.

January 27, 2009
AKVIS ArtWork v.2.0: Painting techniques at your fingertips!
AKVIS ArtWork is designed to imitate different painting techniques. Version 2.0 offers two painting styles - Oil Painting and Comics.
The Oil Painting style converts your photos into realistic oil paintings. Whether an oil portrait or a landscape painting - the program will make your ideas a reality.
The new Comics style allows you to replicate works of famous comics artists with just a few clicks. You can make a comic strip from your party photos, just get ArtWork and unleash your creativity.
Express yourself in new genres!
Test the software for 10 days free of charge.
Download the program for Macintosh and Windows here.
Registered users can upgrade to version 2.0 for free.
Attention! We are offering a temporary discount on the Business License, which allows using of our software for commercial purposes. Now design studios and professionals engaged in image processing can get a license for 189 USD instead of 299 USD. The price of the Upgrade from Home to Business license has been reduced accordingly.