AKVIS Pastel automatically converts your photos into amazing pastel paintings. Version 4.0 provides the updated Texture Library, new Random Patterns feature in the Frame tab, various interface improvements, support for new RAW files, and other changes. Create real masterpieces out of your photos!
In Version 4.0:
The Texture Library in the Frame tab has been revised and updated! It offers an impressive array of new high quality textures and patterns divided into different subject categories including Holidays, Nature, Post Stamps, etc.
The Pattern Frame includes two additional categories: Stars and Ornaments & Doodles.
Experiment with the settings and make the same image look completely different!
The Pattern frame offers the new feature - Random Patterns! Just activate the check-box to mix up to 20 patterns in one frame. Use the Random Seed setting to create multiple combinations by mouse click.
The user interface has undergone several improvements. The check-boxes in the Frame tab have been replaced with new easily operated icons.
The enabled tools in the Toolbar are now marked with color to make it easier to distinguish between the enabled/disabled states.
- added support for more RAW files in the standalone version;
- improved the brightness increasing algorithm for patterns and textures;
- fixed minor bugs.
Version 4.1 provides compatibility with macOS 10.14 (Mojave) and Photoshop CC 2019 (version 20.0), offers support for new RAW files, and minor bug fixes.
In Version 4.2:
Upgrade Information:
It is a free upgrade for recent buyers of Pastel! If you bought or upgraded the license during the last 12 months, your key will work with the new version. Just download and install the new version.
Check if you are eligible for a free update in the Customer Room or contact us at support@akvis.com.
If your license is not valid for the latest version, you can get the new version for only $14.95. Read more.
Note:
If you have a regular Home license, you can upgrade it to Home Deluxe or Business by paying only the difference in prices, and get all the new features including the Abstract Art tab, Stroke Direction tool, Post-Processing Tools, and Timeline plus extra 1 Year of Updates for FREE as a bonus! Compare licenses and features.
Learn what's new in the previous versions: