What's new in AKVIS HDRFactory 8.0.1075.25359
Dec 21, 2023
- Redesigned the user interface.
- Extended the list of supported RAW formats.
- Compatibility with macOS 14 Sonoma.
- Fixed minor bugs and improved program stability.
New in AKVIS HDRFactory 7.6 (Jun 24, 2022)
- Added native support for the Apple M1 series of processors.
- 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.
- Discontinued support for Mac OS X 10.10-10.11.
- Discontinued support for Publishing module.
- Minor interface improvements.
- Fixed bugs and improved stability.
New in AKVIS HDRFactory 7.5 (Jan 19, 2021)
- Added Color option to the Vignette effect.
- 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 HDRFactory 7.0 (Nov 8, 2019)
- Added the Batch Processing feature.
- 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 Notification Panel.
- Added support for more RAW files in the standalone version.
- Updated the Installation Wizard for Windows.
- Fixed bugs and improved stability.
New in AKVIS HDRFactory 6.1 (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 HDRFactory 6.0.954.16549-r (May 23, 2018)
- Added the new local correction tool - Pin Tool (avaialble in the Local Correction mode)
- Improved the process of creating HDR images: the brightness of edges of aligned images is automatically adjusted
- Added the new Position parameter to the Vignette option
- The Preview Size radio buttons have been replaced with the slider
- Added the Chinese interface language
- Added support for the new RAW files in the standalone version
- Changed the appearance of enabled tool icons
- 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
- Fixed bugs
New in AKVIS HDRFactory 5.6.817.14841-o (Apr 28, 2017)
- Improved the plugin compatibility with image editors.
- Support for new RAW files for the standalone version.
- Fixed bugs.
New in AKVIS HDRFactory 5.5.812.14260-r (Jan 19, 2017)
- The plugin version is fully compatible with Photoshop CC 2017. It automatically appears in the Filter menu after installing the program.
- 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 support for more RAW files.
- Added the possibility to choose a drive to install the program (Windows).
- Added new Crop options (new Ratio settings).
- Changed the workflow for Ghost Removal and Local Correction modes (now you can disable both modes at the same time).
- The Ghost Removal button is hidden when working with a single image.
- Changed the Navigator window into the roll-up panel.
- Changed the About the Program window.
- Changed the Activation window.
- Fixed bugs.
New in AKVIS HDRFactory 5.0.754.12264-r (Dec 15, 2015)
- New algorithm of creating HDR images. The alignment method has been improved. The parameters in the HDRI tab have been changed.
- The AKVIS presets have been revised and changed considering of the new algorithm.
- Attn.: Old user presets can work incorrectly with the new version.
- New Local Correction mode for additional processing of specific areas. The new cutting edge tool lets you refine the result on certain areas. Different areas can be processed with different parameters.
- The Ghost Removal tool has been refined. It now gives even better result! The tool is indispensable for the elimination of defects that sometimes appear when shooting moving objects.
- Native 64-bit support on Mac.
- New Print options.
- New Dark interface style (switch in the Preferences).
- Support for more RAW files.
- Some bugs with GPU and other errors have been fixed.
New in AKVIS HDRFactory 4.0.470.10195-o (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).
- Added compatibility with Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks.
- 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 HDRFactory 3.5.445.9669-o (Mar 12, 2013)
- Added Crop tool to the standalone version.
- Added support for images from Canon cameras (CR2): Canon EOS 6D, Canon EOS 600D, Canon EOS 1100D, Canon PowerShot S100.
- Fixed the bug with some color profiles in the plugin version.
- Fixed the problem with the scrollbar in the Setting Panel.
- Improved compatibility with Windows 8.
New in AKVIS HDRFactory 3.0.401.8921-o (Sep 13, 2012)
- Added the new "Remove Noise" parameter to the Adjustment tab.
- Improved old presets and added new presets.
- Fixed bugs.
- Compatibility with Mac OS X 10.8.
New in AKVIS HDRFactory 2.5.366.8634-r (May 23, 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).
- Added support for GPU acceleration.
New in AKVIS HDRFactory 2.0.323.8121-r (Oct 19, 2011)
- Added the Effects tab with the group of the parameters which help to add the glow effect to the image, darken or lighten the image edges, add warm or cold tints.
- Added new presets, they are available in all three tabs (HDRI, Adjustment, and Effects) and contain all settings of these tabs. Now the program offers 34 presets.
- Added the Preset Preview window. When moving a cursor over a preset in the drop-down list, the quick result appears in the preset preview window over the image window.
- The Post Processing tab has been hide and can now be opened by clicking on a triangle button, right to the HDRI/Adjustment/Effects tabs.
- Added the possibility to adjust Image View Modes (various options for displaying the original and processed images). The buttons to manage the workspace view are available at the bottom part of the left panel.
- Added the possibility to rotate an image left or right by 90 degrees (to the standalone version). The buttons are available at the Control Panel.
- Added support for DNG 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 color of the Hint panel.
- Added the Go To the Product page button to the Control Panel.
New in AKVIS HDRFactory 1.0.176.7674-r (Oct 19, 2011)
- Improved the alignment algorithm and the method of combining shots to an HDR image.
- Improved the Tone Mapping algorithm.
- Added the Ghost Removal Tool which is useful for removing transparent "ghost" artifacts from an HDR image.
- Added the Adjustment tab with the parameters for improving an image or creating an HDR effect from one single photo.