Movavi Photo Editor Changelog

What's new in Movavi Photo Editor 24.1.0

Jan 15, 2024
  • Some general improvements

New in Movavi Photo Editor 24.0.0 (Jan 15, 2024)

  • Now you can customize the colors in your photo to fit your style even better with advanced manual color adjustment settings and new presets

New in Movavi Photo Editor 23.1.1 (Feb 9, 2023)

  • Bug fixes

New in Movavi Photo Editor 23.1.0 (Feb 2, 2023)

  • Easier working with photos thanks to the fully refreshed interface
  • New and expanded collection of image backgrounds: see yourself at a long-awaited concert or in a mysterious forest, walk down a busy street, travel through the galaxy, and more
  • New text adornments: a search box, hearts and stars, speech bubbles, ribbons, plates, and other backgrounds for every occasion

New in Movavi Photo Editor 23.0.1 (Oct 18, 2022)

  • Bug fixes

New in Movavi Photo Editor 23.0.0 (Oct 11, 2022)

  • Now you can take advantage of presets – and add your own preset to make it easier to adjust the colors.

New in Movavi Photo Editor 6.5.0 (Jun 30, 2020)

  • Bug fixes

New in Movavi Photo Editor 6.4.0 (May 28, 2020)

  • New Collage function: choose a collage preset, customize border colors, spacing, and corner rounding
  • Improved the Restore tool. Now the photo restoration process is faster, and the quality of edited images is higher
  • Minor bug fixes

New in Movavi Photo Editor 6.3.0 (Apr 29, 2020)

  • Reinstated the HDR Lighting slider to adjust the intensity of the effect
  • Redesigned the top toolbar
  • Minor bug fixes and improvements

New in Movavi Photo Editor 6.2.0 (Apr 29, 2020)

  • Added Auto Denoise capability: our smart technology will reduce image noise in a click. (Only available for the 64-bit version of Windows)
  • Updated preset proportions for the crop frame
  • The Hair Selection Tool in the Change Background tab now works faster
  • No restart required: save your photos with no watermark right after you activate the program
  • Redesigned the Saving photo window
  • Minor bug fixes

New in Movavi Photo Editor 6.1.0 (Feb 27, 2020)

  • AI-powered HDR effect: make your photos super vivid and dynamic in a single click
  • Added the Auto Leveling tool: the app will straighten your image automatically
  • Now it’s even easier to combine objects in the Text tab
  • Minor interface and usability improvements
  • Minor bug fixes

New in Movavi Photo Editor 5.7.0 (Apr 25, 2019)

  • Minor bug fixes and improvements.

New in Movavi Photo Editor 5.6.0 (Dec 19, 2018)

  • Now the program works in sync with Movavi Photo Manager. Quickly switch from Photo Manager to Photo Editor for advanced image editing.
  • Minor bug fixes and improvements.

New in Movavi Photo Editor 5.5.1 (Nov 16, 2018)

  • Minor bug fixes and layout improvements.

New in Movavi Photo Editor 5.5.0 (May 10, 2018)

  • Restore images automatically: remove scratches, creases and yellowing. Adjust contrast and sharpness
  • Oily-looking faces can now be repaired with one click
  • Easier selection with the Magic Wand tool in the Object Removal tab
  • Get handy tips on using Photo Editor while the program is processing your photos
  • Minor bug fixes and layout improvements

New in Movavi Photo Editor 5.2.1 (Mar 29, 2018)

  • Special offer from Movavi Photo Editor: use the hashtag #movavimomemts when sharing photos on Facebook from the program and get Movavi Photo DeNoise for free.

New in Movavi Photo Editor 5.1.0 (Mar 6, 2018)

  • The new Saturation slider makes soft colors in your image more vibrant while keeping skin tones healthy-looking.
  • Enjoy the redesigned color picker window when adding text, retouching, or changing background.
  • Smooth an object's edges when removing background.
  • Select objects with the Magnetic Lasso in the Insert Image and Object Removal tabs.
  • A handy Rule of Thirds grid is now displayed when you crop pictures.
  • Move zoomed-in images by holding down both mouse buttons.
  • Minor bug fixes and layout improvements.

New in Movavi Photo Editor 5.0.0 (Nov 28, 2017)

  • Experience the advanced Magic Enhance: fix color balance automatically or adjust the values manually until you’re satisfied with the result.
  • Restore natural lighting in photos at the touch of the White Balance button.
  • Remove fuzziness with artifact-free Sharpness and move the brand-new Details slider to bring out textures.
  • Apply situational Denoise filters to make the grain go away from low-light photos.
  • Change background in 3 simple steps: choose the Lasso tool for precise selecting and smoothen the outline with Mask Brush. Use Refine Edge to trace around hard-to-capture elements such as hair, fur, bristles, and grass.
  • Try the Reshape tool to slim down waists, sculpt noses, and enlarge eyes.
  • Detect red eyes in selfies automatically and make a one-click correction.
  • Welcome a bunch of festive backdrops for your portraits and greeting cards.
  • Open and retouch RAW files with basic tools.
  • Control the size of the image being saved, delete metadata, add the author and photo description in the redesigned Save dialog box.
  • Double-click on enhancement sliders to restore its value to 0.
  • Zoom in on the image exactly where your cursor is.
  • Turn off the displaying of the last edited picture on the start screen in the settings.
  • Enjoy the colorful splash screen while the program is loading.
  • Run the 64-bit version of the app to your advantage when editing large files.
  • Don’t know where to start? Take tutorial to explore the latest version features. Animated help tags will show you how the things work.
  • Hunt for an Easter egg! ;)
  • Debugged the program freezing during the shutdown while the media library is still downloading.
  • Fixed the bug of saving a 0 Kb file when disk’s full.
  • Resolved a progress rollback issue with the Reset button in the Retouching tab.
  • Major layout improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.

New in Movavi Photo Editor 4.4.0 (Aug 24, 2017)

  • The eye enlarger tool: use a smart slider to make your eyes bigger
  • The face reshaper tool lets you slim down your face automatically thanks to the new face recognition algorithm
  • Facebook sharing: log in to your Facebook account and share photos directly from Movavi Photo Editor – you’ll be able to add descriptions, hashtags and albums as you go
  • The “Copy / Paste” tab now lets you browse images on your computer and paste them onto your image
  • An animated GIF hint will help you learn how to use the wrinkle removal tool
  • The new “Surprise me!” option in the “Effects” tab applies a random effect to your image
  • Ribbons, hearts and other background decorations automatically adjust themselves to the text
  • Minor usability improvements of the “Copy & Paste” and “Text” tabs
  • Fixed issue with the last edited picture not being saved for the next session
  • Fixed the incorrect display of the “Before” image in the “Before / After” preview mode
  • Minor bug fixes

New in Movavi Photo Editor 4.3.0 (Jun 2, 2017)

  • Magical Wrinkle remover: paint over wrinkles and watch them disappear with just a few brush strokes
  • Built-in image library on the Background Removal tab: select a new background for your portrait after removing the original
  • More text editing options: now you can highlight text in the text box, change the background color, and outline the box
  • Search option in the font list: start typing the name of the desired font to find it quickly
  • 5 new textures, including grunge and bokeh effects, to apply to your images
  • Drag-and-drop for browsers: now you can drag images from your browser to the program and edit them immediately
  • New interface languages: Korean and traditional Chinese
  • Background removal is faster and more stable
  • Brush tool usability improvements
  • Fixed issue with temporary file storage that was causing the program to crash after too many unsaved changes
  • Minor under-the-hood improvements and bug fixes

New in Movavi Photo Editor 4.2.0 (Jun 2, 2017)

  • 4 new retouching tools: Skin smoothing, Shine removal, Foundation, and Hair color
  • Dedicated "Copy / Paste" tab with additional options and settings: choose your preferred selection tool – lasso, polygonal lasso, or rectangle; add a colored outline or shadow to the copied fragment
  • "Before / After" preview mode lets you compare the original photo side-by-side with the edited one
  • Color picker that lets you select any color in your image when choosing colors for retouching tools, text, and outlines
  • Animated GIF hints explain how to work with the editing tools
  • Animated progress bar gives you fun facts and tips about photography
  • Optimized zoom for touchpads and touchscreens
  • Minor usability improvements to the "Adjust" and "Background Removal" tabs
  • Tool hints no longer block hotkey use
  • Minor bug fixes

New in Movavi Photo Editor 4.1.0 (Mar 14, 2017)

  • You can now copy an image directly from Windows Explorer and paste it into the photo you opened in Photo Editor
  • Improved retouching options usability: now, after making and confirming changes, the related tab stays open to make additional adjustments easier
  • Improved hints for retouching tools
  • Minor interface and usability improvements
  • Resolved the black background issue when copying PNG images from web browsers into the photo opened in Photo Editor
  • Minor bug fixes

New in Movavi Photo Editor 4.0.0 (Feb 2, 2017)

  • New retouching and digital makeup tools, including: blemish and red eye removal, eye-color change, mascara, eyeshadows, lip tints, and more
  • Over 70 special effects to try out on your photos
  • New themed effects collections: Vignettes, Disco, Pop art, Pop art creative, Posterization, Color fantasy, Retro, and Popular
  • Apply multiple effects to a single image and toggle their intensity
  • Add effects to favorites so they’re easy to find
  • Copy and paste images and parts of images onto the photo you’re working with
  • New fonts for captions and watermarks
  • A completely overhauled and very stylish interface
  • New context-sensitive help for using object and background removal tools
  • Full compatibility with 4K monitors
  • Problems with some effect applications resolved
  • Minor bug fixes

New in Movavi Photo Editor 3.3.0 (Jun 27, 2016)

  • Added the Emboss effect that lets you transform photos into impressive bas-reliefs
  • Optimized the lower panel in the program interface for a more streamlined design
  • Fixed issue with white edges after background removal
  • Minor usability improvements and bug fixes

New in Movavi Photo Editor 3.2.0 (Jul 31, 2015)

  • Now compatible with Windows 10
  • Minor bug fixes

New in Movavi Photo Editor 3.1.0 (Jun 23, 2015)

  • Added intensity sliders for filters
  • Added effect Color Filter that subtly changes the hue of a photograph
  • The program now recognizes vertical and horizontal orientation of the image when applying texture filters
  • Fixed issue with white bar appearing on the image when applying filters
  • Fixed issue with noticeable tiles on some filter patterns
  • Minor bug fixing

New in Movavi Photo Editor 3.0.0 (May 29, 2015)

  • Added a wide range of classy filters: Dramatic, Nostalgic, Lomo, Grayscale, Black-and-White, Sepia, Vignette, Oil Painting, Charcoal, Acid, Gray Acid, Pixelate, Pen Outlines, and Tilt Shift
  • Added cool texture effects: Bokeh, Night Lights, Stars, Hearts, Metal, Water, and Sunshine
  • Minor improvements and bug fixes

New in Movavi Photo Editor 2.1.0 (Mar 30, 2015)

  • Added new interface languages: German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Turkish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Japanese
  • Improved background removal: now you can change the size of the clipped object before you save
  • Optimized font list in the captions tab enables easy navigation
  • Improved performance when resizing the crop frame
  • Fixed minor issues with adding captions
  • Minor improvements and bugfixes

New in Movavi Photo Editor 2.0.0 (Jan 27, 2015)

  • Remove and replace image backgrounds: clip your subject from the background and swap the space for a solid color fill or another photo
  • Add captions: choose fonts and set color, size, transparency, and other text parameters
  • Level horizon: use the smart level tool or straighten the picture by manually adjusting the angle of view
  • Compare the edited picture with the original
  • Greater accessibility, thanks to a completely overhauled user interface and design
  • Improved Crop function
  • Minor improvements and bugfixes

New in Movavi Photo Editor 1.5.0 (Dec 5, 2014)

  • Added: Adjust tab for manual correction of picture quality. Now you can alter brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, gamma, exposure, color temperature and tint, even out shadows and highlights, blur and sharpen images
  • Added image histogram visualization
  • Reworked Magic Enhance delivers even better automatic quality improvement
  • Batch processing means you can now can add several photos at once, navigate through them using the arrows and delete the active photo if needed
  • Added a sleek, redesigned home screen
  • Minor improvements and bugfixes

New in Movavi Photo Editor 1.4.0 (Dec 5, 2014)

  • Now you can crop your images to achieve a better composition
  • Added resize option: from now on you can scale images before you save
  • Added JPEG output quality adjustment to the save image dialogue
  • Fixed the "No disc in drive" error
  • Minor improvements and bugfixes

New in Movavi Photo Editor 1.3.0 (Dec 5, 2014)

  • Added auto rotation of images based on EXIF orientation tag
  • Now you can print retouched photos directly from the program
  • Minor improvements and bugfixes

New in Movavi Photo Editor 1.2.0 (Dec 5, 2014)

  • Faster removal algorithm: objects removed 30 times faster
  • Magic Enhance automatically improves image quality and corrects color
  • Essential image editing options: rotate and flip images vertically or horizontally
  • New selection tool: Magic Wand makes selection easier
  • New on-screen hints for clone tool
  • Added File Info viewer
  • Added Preferences to the Settings menu
  • Minor GUI and usability improvements
  • Minor bug fixes

New in Movavi Photo Editor 1.1.0 (Dec 5, 2014)

  • Enhanced object removal algorithm
  • GUI and usability improvements
  • Added tooltips for individual tools
  • New option to undo all image adjustments
  • Minor bug fixes