AKVIS Enhancer Changelog

What's new in AKVIS Enhancer 17.6.2525.22068

Jun 24, 2022
  • 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 minor bugs and increased stability.

New in AKVIS Enhancer 17.5.2505.21769 (Mar 16, 2022)

  • Redesigned user interface.
  • New product icon.
  • Added file saving options in the Batch Processing dialog box.
  • Extended the list of supported RAW formats.
  • Verified compatibility with the latest versions of the image editors.
  • Verified support for Windows 11.
  • Verified support for macOS Monterey 12.
  • Fixed minor bugs and improved stability.

New in AKVIS Enhancer 17.0.2401.18599-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 Enhancer 16.5.2397.18430 (Aug 27, 2019)

  • The range of the Shadows and Highlights parameters has been increased from 0-50 to 0-500.
  • Added support for more RAW files in the standalone version.
  • Fixed bugs and improved stability.

New in AKVIS Enhancer 16.2.2387.18028 (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 Enhancer 16.1 (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 Enhancer 16.0.2346.16941 (Sep 28, 2018)

  • Integrated the Notification Panel
  • Added the new Gray interface theme
  • Tool icons are now highlighted when selected
  • The Preview Size radio buttons in Improve Detail mode have been replaced with the slider
  • Interface themes in the Preferences are now presented as color plates
  • The maximum available scale of the interface now depends on the screen resolution
  • The program interface is now available in Chinese
  • Full compatibility with Photoshop CC 2018
  • Added support for new RAW files in the standalone version
  • Fixed bugs

New in AKVIS Enhancer 15.6.2243.14841-o (Apr 27, 2017)

  • Improved the plugin compatibility with image editors.
  • Support for new RAW files for the standalone version.
  • Fixed bugs.

New in AKVIS Enhancer 15.5.2239.14254-r (Apr 27, 2017)

  • The plugin version is fully compatible with Photoshop CC 2017. It automatically appears in the Filter menu after installing the program.
  • Added the Crop tool to the standalone version.
  • 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.
  • Increased the Preset Preview area to 450 px.
  • Added support for more RAW files.
  • Added the possibility to choose a drive to install the program (Windows).
  • Changed the Navigator window into the roll-up panel.
  • Changed the About the Program window.
  • Changed the Activation window.
  • Changed the Color Sets design.
  • Fixed bugs:
  • using the file metadata when printing and saving;
  • changing to the Before tab after incomplete processing;
  • the bug that occurred when exporting presets;
  • fix crash on empty area calculation;
  • and other minor bugs and glitches.

New in AKVIS Enhancer 15.0.2148.12029-r (Aug 18, 2015)

  • New algorithm in Improve Detail mode. It has been fundamentally reworked.
  • New presets for Improve Detail mode.
  • Added the possibility to import/export a list of user presets.
  • New Print options. It's now possible to print high resolution images on multiple pages.
  • Added Hand, Zoom, and Preview tools.
  • Added the new Dark interface theme. It's possible to switch between the styles in the program preferences.
  • Fixed minor bugs and some compatibility problems.
  • Changed the About the Program window and the Activation window.
  • Facebook and Tumblr are temporarily hidden from the list of the available publishing services due to the changes in their policy.
  • Added support for more RAW files

New in AKVIS Enhancer 14.0.2002.10161-r (Mar 6, 2015)

  • 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 Enhancer 13.5.1966.8566-r (May 3, 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 support for GPU (checkup of the maximum amount of available memory).
  • Fixed the EXIF error and the orientation error when saving JPEG.
  • Fixed bug that caused to crash the program when using GPU on Mac OS X Lion 10.7.3.
  • Added support for images from Panasonic camera DMC-GX1.
  • Improved the Print dialog (when no printers are installed).

New in AKVIS Enhancer 13.0 (May 3, 2012)

  • Added support for GPU acceleration that significantly speeds up image processing.
  • Added new ready-to-use Presets to all image processing modes.
  • Added the Preset Preview window. Now, when moving a cursor over a preset in the drop-down list, the quick result appears in the quick preview window over the image window.
  • Added Image View Modes - various options for displaying the original and processed images, Before" and "After".
  • Improved RAW processing, added support for DNG files.
  • Added a new color scheme for the Hints Panel.
  • Improved compatibility with Mac OS X Lion.
  • Updated the Preferences dialog box.
  • Fixed the EXIF error when saving JPEG.
  • Fixed some minor bugs.
  • Added support for Sony images (SLT-A35, SLT-A65V, NEX-5N).

New in AKVIS Enhancer 12.0.1858.7691-r (May 3, 2012)

  • Added the new Prepress mode that helps to adjust photos before printing.
  • Renamed the modes: Enhancer mode to Improve Detail, Smart Correction to Tone Correction.
  • Focus and HDR modes were separated from AKVIS Enhancer and are now available as AKVIS Refocus and AKVIS HDRFactory (with some new features).
  • Added support for Batch Processing to the standalone version.
  • Added support for RAW files.
  • 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 (for loading and saving files).
  • Added hot-keys to the Control Panel commands (Open, Save, Print, Help).
  • Added the Go To the Product page button.
  • Fixed small bugs.
  • Updated the Help files.

New in AKVIS Enhancer 12.0.1858.7691-r (Apr 8, 2011)

  • Added the new Prepress mode that helps to adjust photos before printing.
  • Renamed the modes: Enhancer mode to Improve Detail, Smart Correction to Tone Correction.
  • Focus and HDR modes were separated from AKVIS Enhancer and are now available as AKVIS Refocus and AKVIS HDRFactory (with some new features).
  • Added support for Batch Processing to the standalone version.
  • Added support for RAW files.
  • 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 (for loading and saving files).
  • Added hot-keys to the Control Panel commands (Open, Save, Print, Help).
  • Added the Go To the Product page button.
  • Fixed small bugs.
  • Updated the Help files.

New in AKVIS Enhancer 11.5.1577.6946-r (Jul 1, 2010)

  • Added compatibility with CS5 64 bit on Mac to the plugin version.
  • It is now compatible with Photoshop CS4-CS5 64-bit
  • Fixed small bugs.

New in AKVIS Enhancer 11.0.1530.5835-r (Dec 5, 2009)

  • Changed the interface design and the application icon.
  • Added support for the Smart Filter technology to the plugin (for Photoshop CS3-CS4).
  • Added support for 64 bit to the plugin version (now compatible with Adobe Photoshop CS4 64 bit).
  • Added compatibility with Adobe Photoshop Elements 8.
  • Added compatibility with OS Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6) and Windows 7.
  • A new installation program on Windows.
  • Portuguese language interface.
  • Impoved the Print dialog box in the standalone version.

New in AKVIS Enhancer 10.0.1411.5032-r (Jul 28, 2009)

  • Introduces Smart Correction mode, which makes tone corrections in dark and light areas for a selected color. The new mode is available in both versions of AKVIS Enhancer; in the plug-in and standalone versions.
  • Also this version has improved compatibility in Windows

New in AKVIS Enhancer 9.5 (Sep 8, 2008)

  • Now the program supports the Exif data to the full extent and ensures that the additional camera information (shooting date, exposure settings, comments, etc) does not get lost or altered.

New in AKVIS Enhancer 9.2.927.2642-r (May 29, 2008)

  • Fixed bug that caused the program to crash on the second monitor on multi-monitor systems.
  • Fixed color profile bug that led to incorrect display of an image in the preview window on some monitor profiles.
  • Also this version offers improved compatibility with Vista SP1.

New in AKVIS Enhancer 9.1 (Apr 18, 2008)

  • The photo enhancement software AKVIS Enhancer has been updated to version 9.1. In new version we fixed bugs:
  • - Color profile bug that caused incorrect display and processing of an image on some monitor profiles.
  • - Batch scripting bug (in the plug-in edition). Note that the old actions made for old versions of Enhancer won't work properly with this fixed version.
  • - And some minor bugs.
  • Update for registered users is free!
  • Download the version 9.1 for Windows and Macintosh in two editions: plug-in and stand-alone application from the Download page.
  • Attention!You are welcome to take part in AKVIS Birthday Raffle and in Creative Contest.

New in AKVIS Enhancer 7.0.273-r (Aug 15, 2007)

  • The new version is available as a stand-alone application and as a Photoshop plug-in.
  • The stand-alone application supports the HDRI technology that allows expanding the dynamic range of an image. Read more about this outstanding technique.
  • Added the possibility to change the image preview mode.
  • Added full size window for the plugin.
  • Improved color profiles handling.

New in AKVIS Enhancer 4.1 (Jul 3, 2006)

  • 1. Fixed bug that caused program crash during processing of large images.
  • 2. Fixed bug that caused Photoshop crash happened sometimes after applying the plug-in on Mac OS.
  • 3. Fixed bug of activation process by direct connection on Mac computers.
  • 4. Fixed compatibility problem for Mac OS X 10.3.9.