AKVIS Refocus Changelog

What's new in AKVIS Refocus 11.7.1053.25359

Dec 21, 2023
  • Improved tints of output images in some cases.
  • Extended the list of supported RAW formats.
  • Compatibility with macOS 14 Sonoma.
  • Fixed bugs and increased stability.

New in AKVIS Refocus 11.6.1035.22065 (Jun 24, 2022)

  • Added native support for the Apple M1 series of processors.
  • Discontinued support for Publishing module.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

New in AKVIS Refocus 11.5.1018.21225 (Oct 27, 2021)

  • Improved processing of non sRGB images in Motion Deblur AI.
  • 2Added file saving options in the Batch Processing dialog box.
  • Added improvements in UI design, changed icons in the top panel.
  • Changed the program icon.
  • The CUDA-powered AI Module moved to a separate download.
  • Fixed bugs and improved program stability.

New in AKVIS Refocus 11.0.990.20475 (May 18, 2021)

  • Added new AI-based mode - Motion Deblur AI.
  • Redesigned user interface.
  • Extended the list of supported RAW formats.
  • Fixed bugs and increased the program's stability.
  • Changed the program name to Refocus AI.
  • Discontinued support for 32-bit version. Now 64-bit version is only available.

New in AKVIS Refocus 10.1.849.20099 (Jan 20, 2021)

  • Added different paths to save and load images.
  • Added support for macOS 11 Big Sur.
  • Improved compatibility with Adobe CC 2021.
  • Extended the list of supported RAW formats.
  • Updated the Installation Wizard for Windows.
  • Fixed bugs and improved program stability.

New in AKVIS Refocus 10.0.826.18907-r (Jan 14, 2020)

  • Improved Bokeh effects (available in Tilt-Shift and Iris Blur modes).
  • Added presets with new bokeh features and updated old presets in Tilt-Shift and Iris Blur modes.
  • Fixed bugs and improved stability.

New in AKVIS Refocus 9.0.820.18599-r (Nov 7, 2019)

  • Added full compatibility macOS Catalina (10.15).
  • Added compatibility with Adobe Photoshop 2020, Photoshop Elements 2020, GIMP 2.10.14, Corel PaintShop Pro 2020 and Painter 2020.
  • Added the file renaming feature to the Batch Processing.
  • Added support for more RAW files in the standalone version.
  • Updated the Installation Wizard for Windows.
  • Fixed bugs and improved stability.

New in AKVIS Refocus 8.5.815.18419-r (Aug 14, 2019)

  • Added the History Brush tool.
  • Added the Notification Panel.
  • Added support for more RAW files in the standalone version.
  • The classic Angle parameter has been replaced with a circular one.
  • Fixed bugs and improved stability.

New in AKVIS Refocus 8.2 (Mar 28, 2019)

  • The Publishing option has been extracted to a separate module (on Windows).
  • Added support for more RAW files in the standalone version.
  • Interface themes in the Preferences are now presented as color plates.
  • Fixed bugs and improved stability.

New in AKVIS Refocus 8.1 (Nov 28, 2018)

  • Added compatibility with Photoshop CC 2019 (version 20.0).
  • Added compatibility with macOS 10.14 (Mojave).
  • Added support for more RAW files in the standalone version.
  • Fixed bugs.

New in AKVIS Refocus 8.0.719.15256-o (Jun 29, 2017)

  • Added the possibility to import and export users presets (*.refocus file).
  • 2. The Batch Processing feature is now available for all editing modes - Refocus, Tilt-Shift, Iris Blur, Motion Blur, and Radial Blur.
  • 3. Improved the Crop tool. Now selections made with blue/red strokes don't get lost after cropping an image.
  • 4. Changed an extension for the strokes files (from *.refocus to *.refstrokes).
  • 5. Fixed minor bugs.

New in AKVIS Refocus 7.5.697.14847-o (Apr 27, 2017)

  • Added the possibility to save and load strokes.
  • Improved the plugin compatibility with image editors.
  • Support for new RAW files for the standalone version.
  • Fixed bugs.

New in AKVIS Refocus 7.0.671.14611-r (Mar 30, 2017)

  • Added Motion Blur mode.
  • Added Radial Blur mode.
  • Added new presets.
  • The maximum blur value in Background Defocus has been increased from 100 to 1000.
  • Added Eraser Tool modes for removing specific line types: all lines, only red lines, only blue lines.
  • Added support for more RAW files.
  • Fixed bugs and interface glitches.

New in AKVIS Refocus 6.5.571.14258-r (Jan 19, 2017)

  • Full compatibility with Adobe Photoshop CC 2017.
  • Added the Crop tool to the standalone version.
  • Added support for more RAW files for the standalone version.
  • Fixed bugs and interface glitches.

New in AKVIS Refocus 6.0.533.13522-r (Jul 13, 2016)

  • Added the Batch Processing (Refocus Mode)
  • Added support for Ultra HD 4K and 5K resolution displays The interface has been modernized and provides better display capabilities The texts and new vector based icons now scale correctly
  • Added two interface themes: Dark and Light (adjustable in Preferences)
  • Increased the Quick Preview area (Refocus Mode; adjustable in Preferences)
  • Added new Print options It's now possible to print high resolution images on multiple pages
  • Added the possibility to choose a drive to install the program (Windows)
  • Improved the plugin compatibility with image editors
  • Added support for more RAW files for the standalone version
  • Added native 64-bit support on Mac
  • Changed the About the Program window
  • Changed the Activation window
  • Facebook and Tumblr are temporarily hidden from the list of the available publishing services due to the changes in their policy
  • Changed the Navigator window into the roll-up panel
  • Changed the program icon
  • Fixed the error of image processing in the visible area, the error in presets when switching the modes, and other minor bugs

New in AKVIS Refocus 5.1.423.10936-o (Sep 16, 2014)

  • Increased processing speed of large images in the 1st (Refocus) mode.
  • Fixed cause of crashes when using 32 bit version with large images.

New in AKVIS Refocus 5.0.417M.10905-o (Sep 2, 2014)

  • New algorithm for Refocus mode!
  • The old variant is available for activating in the program preferences. When the corresponding check-box is enabled, the Settings Panel displays the old parameters, and the presets created in previous versions appear in the list.
  • Added support for more RAW files.
  • Added compatibility of the plugin with Adobe Photoshop CC 2014.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

New in AKVIS Refocus 4.0 (Sep 2, 2014)

  • Added the Share option that lets users post pictures from the program to the social services: Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Tumblr, Google+.
  • Added compatibility of the plugin with Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Photoshop Elements 12, and Corel PaintShop Pro X6.
  • Added support for Mamiya RAW format(*.MOS) and extended the list of supported digital cameras from FUJIFILM, SONY, NIKON, etc.
  • Changed the options of displaying the Hints Panel (removed the old "yellow" style).
  • Changed the installation process for Windows. Now there are two setup files: for Windows 32 bit and for Windows 64 bit.
  • Fixed minor bugs and interface glitches.

New in AKVIS Refocus 3.5.309.9757-r (May 8, 2013)

  • Improved image processing speed for Tilt Shift and Iris Blur.
  • Fixed bugs.

New in AKVIS Refocus 3.0.280.9653-r (Feb 26, 2013)

  • Added Tilt Shift mode.
  • Added Iris Blur mode.
  • Added Image View Modes - various options for displaying the original and processed images, Before and After states.
  • Improved RAW processing, added support for images from Canon cameras (CR2): Canon EOS 6D, Canon EOS 600D, Canon EOS 1100D, Canon PowerShot S100.
  • Improved compatibility with Windows 8.
  • Fixed bugs.

New in AKVIS Refocus 2.0.205.8566-r (May 22, 2012)

  • Added compatibility of the plugin with Adobe Photoshop CS6 and Photoshop Elements 11.
  • Improved compatibility of the plugin with Corel PSP X4.
  • Fixed bug when working with certain color profiles.
  • Improved RAW processing.
  • Added support for images from Sony cameras SLT-A35, SLT-A65V, NEX-5N, and Panasonic camera DMC-GX1.
  • Improved the Print dialog (when no printers are installed).
  • Fixed the EXIF error when saving JPEG.
  • Fixed some minor bugs.

New in AKVIS Refocus 1.5 (Feb 2, 2012)

  • Added support for RAW and DNG files
  • Added 6 new presets
  • Added the Go To the Product Page button to the Control Panel
  • For the Standalone version:
  • Added the list of Recent Files which is visible by right mouse clicking on the Open Image button
  • Added the possibility to use OS File dialog (Load/Save files)
  • Added the possibility to hide/show the Control Panel
  • Added the new color scheme of the Hints Panel
  • Updated the Preferences dialog box
  • Fixed minor bugs