AKVIS News 2025

May 26, 2025
AKVIS SmartMask AI 14: Improved AI-Powered Object Selection (Press Release, PDF)

AKVIS SmartMask AI update is here! The software makes even a difficult selection incredibly simple! Equipped with artificial intelligence tools, the program allows you to quickly select an object in an image and remove a background.

Version 14 offers the updated AI-based selection tools with a re-trained neural network, providing better results and fast processing, the enhanced Refine Edges feature that includes new tools to edit selection edges, support for AMD graphics cards, and a number of other improvements and fixes. Read more about the update.

Note that for ONNX-based software, AKVIS ends support for Windows 7-8 and for macOS 10.12-10.14.

Now SmartMask AI runs on Windows 10-11, macOS 10.15-macOS 15, and Linux.

Download AKVIS SmartMask AI 14!

Read how to update to version 14.

April 8, 2025
AKVIS Noise Buster AI 13: Better & Faster Than Ever! (Press Release, PDF)

AKVIS Noise Buster AI is powerful AI-based software that efficiently removes digital noise and grain from your images. The program includes three modes (three neural networks): Weak Noise, Strong Noise, and Strong Compression with Noise. Select the noise suppression mode that suits your photo best, and the program uses the appropriate neural network.

Version 13 offers the modernized artificial intelligence algorithms re-trained on real photographs with noise and defects. The new version provides better detail and accuracy, as well as accelerated processing. Enhance your photos with a click!

Now, the program works with AMD and NVIDIA graphics cards.

Download AKVIS Noise Buster AI 13! The software is available in versions for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Read how to update to the latest version.

February 18, 2025
Steady, Ready, Go: Meet the New Sports Pack II! (Press Release, PDF)

The new Sports Pack II features 140 vibrant frames designed to cover the most common sports, from soccer to baseball, ice skating to tennis, gym workout to outdoor training. Add some extra flare to your treasured sporty moments!

The Sports Pack II offers a unique mix of motifs, colors, and designs for all sports fans - for those who play the game and for those who cheer in the stands. Decorated with sneakers and ski boots, dumbbells and yoga mats, water bottles and scoreboards, trophies and other thematic accents, these stunning frames create a sporty atmosphere and promote a healthy lifestyle. Flex your creative muscle and turn your photos into one-of-a-kind art! See the new frames.

Download the pack into the Frames program: Frame Packs Manager -> Reload List -> Sports Pack II -> Download.

Learn how to install and activate AKVIS frame packs.

January 28, 2025
Update of the AKVIS Artistic Bundle: New Features & Improvements (Press Release, PDF)

We are excited to announce an update of the AKVIS artistic programs: AirBrush 9.5, Charcoal 7.0, Draw 10, OilPaint 11, Pastel 7.0, Points 7.0, and Watercolor 8.0. Together with recently released Sketch 28, they constitute the Artistic Bundle, and are available as separate products as well as in the package.

These tools provide unique photo-to-art algorithms, simulate the most popular painting techniques, and recreate artists' styles and skills.

As well as the Sketch update, the other artistic programs include significant improvements.

In the programs where this was not available, a new interactive interface mode has appeared - it shows presets as a gallery of quick results with a real-time preview. Also, the update offers new effect blending options, new textures in the library for the Decoration features, support for the TGA format, and other enhancements. Turn your photos into art!

Download the latest versions for Windows, macOS, Linux.

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January 14, 2025
AKVIS Sketch 28: More Creative Options for Photo-to-Sketch Conversion (Press Release, PDF)

AKVIS Sketch converts photos into drawings, generating lifelike pencil strokes. The software includes four conversion styles (Classic, Artistic, Maestro, and Multistyle), each with an extensive range of presets, customizable settings, and additional creative features. Create engaging drawings out of photos!

The updated software will make your art creation process easier and more efficient.

Version 28 provides the advanced effect blending options for merging a result with an original, in all styles of Sketch. The updated library includes new professional-quality textures and patterns. Also, the update offers new presets, enhanced compatibility with the latest versions of supported OS, some interface improvements, support for the TGA format, fixed bugs and increased program stability. Learn more about the update.

Boost your artistic inspiration and turn your photos into pencil sketches!

Download AKVIS Sketch 28! The software is available in versions for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

How to update to version 28.