AKVIS NatureArt Changelog

What's new in AKVIS NatureArt 12.6.2116.25359

Dec 21, 2023
  • Fixed the gray water level bar in preview in the Water effect.

New in AKVIS NatureArt 12.5 (Dec 21, 2023)

  • AKVIS NatureArt adds natural phenomena to your photos. The program includes the effects: Rain, Sun, Water, Lightning, Clouds, Frost, Rainbow, Aurora, Fire, Ice, Night Sky, and Snow.
  • Version 12.5 offers new features for the Snow Brush tool in the Snow effect and other improvements and bug fixes. Add winter magic to your photos!
  • In Version 12.5:
  • New Features of the Snow Brush
  • The update provides a range of new features and capabilities in the unique Snow Brush tool !
  • You can use this tool in the Snow effect, in the After tab. Draw with the tool to add decorative snowflakes to your image.
  • The redesigned and modernized brush now offers three tabs of options: Snowflakes, Structure, and Variations. Thanks to the new features, you can achieve new interesting effects, greater variability in drawing snowflakes, and an impressive volume effect.
  • Quickly and easily decorate your photos with amazing snowflakes! Create stunningly beautiful images!
  • Also, in the new version:
  • - Added hotkeys for the tools: B - Snow Brush, E - History Brush, H - Hand, Z - Zoom;
  • - Extended the list of supported RAW formats;
  • - Compatibility with macOS 14 Sonoma;
  • - Fixed bugs and increased stability.

New in AKVIS NatureArt 12.1.2064.24809 (Aug 15, 2023)

  • Improved Ice Effect:
  • The Ice effect is useful when you need to cover any surface in ice. The update offers enhancements in the algorithm of this premium effect, providing better adjusting of icing to selection edges. Bring a breath of frosty air to the hottest summer day!
  • Also, in the new version:
  • The Autorun Mode moved from the program preferences to the settings panel that provides more usability and flexibility;
  • Improved compatibility with the latest versions of operating systems;
  • Fixed bugs and increased stability.

New in AKVIS NatureArt 12.0.2041.22026 (Jun 2, 2022)

  • New Interface:
  • The user interface has been redesigned according to modern trends and to the appearance of the latest updates of other AKVIS programs. All UI elements have been modified, as well as the program icon. The Presets field has been moved higher in the panel for easier access and is located now just below the Effects list.
  • Changes in Home Version:
  • NatureArt Home includes 8 effects: Rain, Sun, Water, Lightning, Clouds, Frost, Rainbow, and Aurora.
  • he Home Deluxe and Business versions include all 12 effects: Rain, Sun, Water, Lightning, Clouds, Frost, Rainbow, Aurora, Fire, Ice, Night Sky, and Snow.
  • Previously, the premium effects were disabled for Home licenses, now you can apply them even in the Home version, with the watermark sign by AKVIS.
  • Also in the new version:
  • Added saving the parameters of the Snow Brush.
  • 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. The previous versions of NatureArt are available for users of old Macs.
  • Fixed bugs and improved stability.

New in AKVIS NatureArt 11.1.1971.18028 (Mar 28, 2019)

  • Added support for more RAW files in the standalone version;
  • The Publishing option has been extracted to a separate module (on Windows);
  • Fixed bugs and improved the stability of the program.

New in AKVIS NatureArt 11.0 (Dec 20, 2018)

  • Added the new Snow effect (Deluxe/Business), with its special tools and presets.
  • Integrated the Notification Panel.
  • Added the Chinese interface language.
  • Interface themes in the Preferences are now presented as color plates;
  • Various bugs have been fixed.

New in AKVIS NatureArt 10.0.1781.16102-r (Mar 22, 2018)

  • NEW: Night Sky Effect
  • NatureArt 10 offers the new spectacular effect - Night Sky!
  • Using this wonderful effect, you can easily turn any ordinary landscape into a truly eye-catching one: add scattering or shooting stars, bright shining meteors and star trails as well as iridescent nebulae. You can not only experiment with night time photos, but also create fantasy images and illustrations.
  • Note: The new Night Sky effect is only available for Home Deluxe and Business licenses.
  • New Presets
  • The new effect offers a number of customizable presets created by professional artists. They are a great start point and especially useful if you've never used this software before.
  • Also in the new version:
  • added the preview color plate to the Fire effect;
  • updated the New Image dialog;
  • changed the appearance of enabled tool icons;
  • added the new Gray interface theme;
  • full compatibility with Photoshop CC 2018;
  • increased the maximum tool size;
  • the maximum available scale of the interface now depends on the screen resolution;
  • added support for the RAW files in the standalone version;
  • various bugs have been fixed.

New in AKVIS NatureArt 9.0.1661.14769-o (Apr 18, 2017)

  • Support for Ultra HD Displays:
  • The user interface has been given a completely new look. The texts and new vector based icons now scale correctly on 4K and 5K screens.
  • Full Compatibility with CC 2017:
  • The plugin version is fully compatible with Photoshop CC 2017. It automatically appears in the Filter menu after installing the program. Note: It is recommended to uninstall the older version before installing the new one.
  • Also in the new version:
  • added the possibility to choose a drive to install the program;
  • extended the list of supported RAW files;
  • some bugs have been fixed.

New in AKVIS NatureArt 8.0.1600.12224-r (Nov 23, 2015)

  • NEW Effect: Aurora Borealis:
  • Version 8.0 offers the Aurora effect with its special tools and ready-to-use presets.
  • Aurora borealis is an exciting natural phenomenon, a gorgeous atmospheric luminescence. In ancient times such flashes of cold fire were considered as messages of gods, their fiery dance in the northern sky. We always enjoy these spectacular shining views, continuously and rapidly changing, with their rich color spectrum.
  • New dark interface style (you can switch in the Preferences).
  • Support for more RAW files.
  • Some bugs have been fixed.

New in AKVIS NatureArt 7.0.1517.11687-r (Apr 20, 2015)

  • Added the new Transform tool that lets transforming selections and direction lines.
  • Considerably improved the Sun effect. With the new algorithm and options the effect works faster and gives better results.
  • Added the Reverse Colors option to the Rainbow effect.
  • Increased the max value for the Width parameter of the Rainbow.
  • Added the Line Sets to the Lightning effect.
  • Improved processing with the Eraser tool for the Lightning effect.
  • Added the possibility to import/export users presets.
  • Added the new History States parameter to the program's Preferences.
  • Improved the Print dialog. Now it's possible to print super high resolution images on multiple pages to make posters.
  • Extended the list of supported RAW files with new digital cameras.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

New in AKVIS NatureArt 6.0.1367.10850-o (Jul 24, 2014)

  • Added new presets.
  • Added Dropbox to the list of the publishing services.
  • Improved the program performance on 64-bit Windows OS.
  • Added compatibility of the plugin with Photoshop CC 2014.
  • Added support for more RAW formats to the standalone version.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

New in AKVIS NatureArt 5.5.1351.10319-o (Dec 16, 2013)

  • Added the Share option that lets users post images from the program to the social services: Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Tumblr, Google+.
  • Improved 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 bugs in both Win and Mac versions.

New in AKVIS NatureArt 5.0.1315.9123-r (Nov 16, 2012)

  • Added the Rainbow effect, its special tools and presets.
  • Considerably improved the Lightning effect: added the new options.
  • Added the History Brush for use in the After tab, for Deluxe and Business licenses.
  • Added the Hand and Zoom tools.
  • Added the possibility to create a new image with a transparent background in the standalone program.
  • Added new presets to the Rain and Water effects; changed the presets in the Lightning effect.
  • Compatibility with Windows 8.
  • Compatibility with Mac OS X 10.8.
  • Fixed the bug with transparency in the effects: Water, Frost, Fire.
  • Fixed the bug of the wrong display of the progress bar in the Fire and Sun effects.
  • Fixed the bug with the lower border of the flame in the Fire effect.
  • Fixed the bug in the Scale parameter of the Rain effect.
  • Fixed the bug of the incorrect display of the preset's name in the Rain effect.
  • Fixed the bug with wrong display of the Sun.
  • Thoroughly reworked the program's documentation.

New in AKVIS NatureArt 4.5.1200.8634-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.
  • Added support for DNG files.
  • Improved the Print dialog (when no printers are installed).

New in AKVIS NatureArt 3.0.1092.8002-r (Oct 19, 2011)

  • Added the Ice effect (available under Deluxe and Business licenses).
  • Added 7 presets to the Clouds effect.
  • Added Spanish language to the program interface.
  • 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 the OS File dialog (for loading and saving files).
  • Added the Go To the Product page button to the Control Panel.
  • Added the new opions to the Preferences dialog window:
  • the parameter which defines the number of documents in the Recent Files list,
  • the check-box which activates the OS Load/Save File Dialog,
  • and the check-box which locks the top panel view.

New in AKVIS NatureArt 2.0.944.7482-r (Mar 3, 2011)

  • Added the Frost effect.
  • Added the New Image dialog box with the presets for an image document.
  • Added the possibility to save/load selections and direction lines (*.nature file).
  • Fixed bugs.

New in AKVIS NatureArt 1.5.782.7338-r (Mar 3, 2011)

  • Added the possibility to change the color of lightning bolts and clouds.
  • Added new languages to the program interface and the Help files. Now NatureArt is available in 7 languages: English, French, German, Russian, Italian, Portuguese, and Japanese.
  • Fixed minor bugs.