AKVIS ArtWork Changelog

What's new in AKVIS ArtWork 14.5.2221.25358

Dec 21, 2023
  • Added new Mixing option in the Stencil effect.
  • Accelerated the Stencil effect (multithreaded processing).
  • Extended the list of supported RAW formats.
  • Compatibility with macOS 14 Sonoma.
  • Fixed bugs and increased stability.

New in AKVIS ArtWork 13.0.2080.22065 (Jun 24, 2022)

  • Redesigned user interface.
  • New program icon.
  • Added file saving options to the Batch Processing dialog.
  • Extended the list of supported RAW formats.
  • Verified compatibility with the latest versions of the image editors.
  • Added native support for the Apple M1 series of processors.
  • Discontinued support for Mac OS X 10.10-10.11.
  • Discontinued support for Publishing module.
  • Fixed bugs and improved stability.

New in AKVIS ArtWork 12.5 (Jan 20, 2021)

  • Added combined use of Passe-Partout and Classic Frame (Decoration -> Frame -> Passe-Partout).
  • Added Color option for Vignette (Decoration -> Frame -> Vignette).
  • Added different paths to save and load images.
  • Extended the list of supported RAW formats.
  • Added support for macOS 11 Big Sur.
  • Improved compatibility with Adobe CC 2021.
  • Updated the Installation Wizard for Windows.
  • Improved stability and fixed bugs (including the bug with the presets preview and others).

New in AKVIS ArtWork 12 (Nov 14, 2019)

  • Improved image processing speed for the Oil, Gouache, Comics, and Pastel effects.
  • Added Color Brush and Eraser tools to the Pen & Ink effect.
  • Added the file renaming feature to the Batch Processing option.
  • Added free positioning of text/watermark on images (Decoration -> Text).
  • Added the Eyedropper tool accessible by clicking on the color plates.
  • Added full compatibility with macOS Catalina (10.15).
  • Added the plugin's compatibility with the image editors:
  • Adobe Photoshop 2020 and Photoshop Elements 2020,
  • Corel PaintShop Pro 2020 and Painter 2020,
  • GIMP 2.10.14.
  • Added support for more RAW files in the standalone version.
  • Updated the Installation Wizard for Windows.
  • Fixed bugs and improved stability.

New in AKVIS ArtWork 11.2 (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 ArtWork 11.1 (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 minor bugs.

New in AKVIS ArtWork 11.0 (Aug 7, 2018)

  • Added the new Pointillism style (Deluxe/Business) in which small dots of color are applied to create the illusion of form.
  • Intergrated the Notification Panel.
  • Added support for more RAW files in the standalone version.
  • Fixed bugs.

New in AKVIS ArtWork 10.0 (Apr 18, 2018)

  • Added the History Brush tool to all painting styles.
  • Added the Color Brush tool and the Eraser tool to the Linocut style.
  • Added support for PSD files in the standalone version.
  • Added the Random Patterns feature to the Pattern frame in the Decoration tab.
  • The Texture Library has been updated. Added new pattern categories: Stars and Ornaments & Doodles.
  • Some check-boxes have been replaced with icons.
  • The enabled tools are now highlighted with color.
  • Added support for more RAW files in the standalone version.
  • Improved the brightness increasing algorithm for patterns and textures.
  • Added the new Gray interface theme (switch in the Preferences).
  • Full compatibility with Photoshop CC 2018.
  • The maximum available scale of the interface now depends on the screen resolution.
  • Unavailable tools are now hidden instead of being disabled.
  • Fixed bugs.

New in AKVIS ArtWork 9.1.1868.14838-o (Apr 27, 2017)

  • Improved the plugin compatibility with image editors (Photoshop CC 2017).
  • Support for new RAW files for the standalone version.
  • Fixed bugs.

New in AKVIS ArtWork 9.0.1832.13048-r (Jun 3, 2016)

  • Added new Decoration tab which contains three effects: Canvas, Text, and (New!) Frame. The order of the application of the decoration effects depends on the position of the Canvas/Frame/Text tabs.
  • Now the program includes these kinds of frames: Classic, Pattern, Strokes, Vignette, and Passe-Partout.
  • 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 (switch in the 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.
  • Increased the Quick Preview area (adjustable in Preferences).
  • Facebook and Tumblr are temporarily hidden from the list of the available publishing services due to the changes in their policy.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

New in AKVIS ArtWork 8.1.1709.10702-o (Jun 3, 2014)

  • Added support for more RAW formats to the standalone version.
  • Fixed some bugs and interface glitches:
  • error when using semi-processing method;
  • appearance of an odd black line;
  • bug with some tiff images in the standalone version;
  • appearance of the preview area in the linocut effect;
  • glitch in the image preview in the Share dialog box in the Mac version;
  • hiding of the Preferences button when the program window size is minimal.

New in AKVIS ArtWork 8.0.1681.10118-r (Dec 16, 2013)

  • Added the Share option that lets users post pictures from the program to the social services: Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Tumblr, Google+.
  • Improved compatibility of the plugin with Adobe Photoshop CC.
  • Added compatibility of the plugin with Corel PaintShop Pro X6.
  • Changed the setup file for Windows. Now there are two files - for Windows 32 bit and 64 bit.
  • Changed the options of displaying the Hints Panel (removed the old "yellow" style).
  • Added new tools: Zoom and Hand.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

New in AKVIS ArtWork 7.0.16.14.8662-r (Jun 5, 2012)

  • New painting style Gouache.
  • Added the preview images for the AKVIS presets.
  • Fixed bugs.

New in AKVIS ArtWork 6.5.1547.8619-r (May 15, 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.
  • Fixed the EXIF error and the orientation error when saving JPEG.
  • 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).

New in AKVIS ArtWork 6.0.1491.8030-r (Oct 19, 2011)

  • Added the new painting style - Pastel (available under Home Deluxe and Business licenses).
  • Added the new color scheme of the Hints Panel.
  • Added Batch Processing to the standalone version (formerly was available only in the plugin, as a Photoshop action).
  • Added support for RAW files.
  • Added the possibility to use the OS File dialog for loading and saving files.
  • Added the possibility to hide/show the Control Panel.
  • Updated the Preferences dialog box:
  • the check-box which activates the OS Load/Save File Dialog,
  • the check-box which locks the top panel view,
  • and the option to choose the colorof the Hint panel.
  • Added the Go To the Product page button to the Control Panel.

New in AKVIS ArtWork 5.0.1296.7573-r (Mar 3, 2011)

  • Added new Watercolor style which lets to transform photos to watercolor paintings.
  • Improved algorithm for the Oil style: the conversion has become faster and more exact (the program applies brush strokes in a new smart way).
  • Added new Post-Processing Tools (Smudge, Blur) available on After tab for the results made in Oil and Watercolor styles.
  • New Animated Processing feature which lets you observe photo-to-painting conversion in real time.
  • Added new presets to the Oil, Comics, and Pen&Ink style.
  • Added the list of Recent Files which is visible by right mouse clicking on the Open Image button.
  • Updated the Preferences dialog box:
  • added the parameter to set the number of Recent Files,
  • the parameter which defines where the Hints will be shown,
  • and the check-box activating/deactivating Animated Processing.
  • Updated the Help files, added Japanese to the documentation.

New in AKVIS ArtWork 4.0 (Mar 3, 2011)

  • Added new Linocut effect which creates an image in the style of a linocut print.
  • Fixed small bugs.

New in AKVIS ArtWork 3.5.957.6767-r (May 18, 2010)

  • Added the ability to save guiding lines to a file (.direction).
  • Added support for 64 bit to the plugin version.
  • It is now compatible with Photoshop CS4-CS5 64-bit on both Windows and Macintosh.
  • Fixed small bugs.
  • Changed the installation program on Windows.

New in AKVIS ArtWork 3.0.792.5194 (Sep 10, 2009)

  • The new Pen & Ink style creates drawings that appear to be made with ink on paper. The ink color can be selected, as well as the color of the background.
  • The Comics style has been remade to achieve better results. Use the program to make a comic strip from your party photos or to create a poster.
  • New ready-to-use presets have been added to the Oil style.
  • New interface design will make your work more comfortable.
  • New options in the Preferences field: Restore last style and preset and Initial Scale.
  • Added the possibility to import/export a list of presets.

New in AKVIS ArtWork 2.0.527.3835-r (Jan 27, 2009)

  • Added the new Comics effect that allows you to replicate works of famous comics artists with just a few clicks.

New in AKVIS ArtWork 1.5.329.3665-r (Dec 17, 2008)

  • Added new interface languages.
  • Fixed some minor errors.