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PhotoFiltre Changelog

What's new in PhotoFiltre 11.4.1

Jan 23, 2023
  • Bugs fixes and improvement of the function Fisheye correction

New in PhotoFiltre 11.3.0 (Jan 28, 2022)

  • Bug fix in line drawing (thickness 2 and horizontal)
  • The double-click in the edit zones selects all
  • Modification of the click in the sliders (adjustment bars):
  • a single click positions the cursor directly at the location of the click
  • the double click on the cursor performs a reset

New in PhotoFiltre 11.2.0 (Sep 29, 2021)

  • Fixed a bug in the size of image window
  • Fixed a translation bug
  • Fixed a bug in Copy into (in case of empty zone)
  • Bug fixes in image explorer (pfi, wmf and emf formats are accepted)
  • Modification of the Paste region (Past in the center if the original region is not visible)
  • Added parameter 'Save with default options' (in Preferences > File) ==> if this parameter is activated, the image is saved without dialog box
  • Added 'Default Format' parameter ==> allows to force a format with the command 'Save as'
  • Added tooltips in the image explorer (mouse over thumbnails)
  • Added TIFF export format in the Automate/Batch module
  • WebP format saves with a compression ratio of 90 instead of 75 ==> too much loss of quality with 75

New in PhotoFiltre 11.1 (Apr 26, 2021)

  • Bug fixes in the Automate/Batch module
  • The sequence does not increment when opening a file generate an error
  • The export format other than JPEG was wrong
  • Possibility to select a link/shortcut (.lnk) for the functions "Acquire with" and "Open layer with"
  • (allows to use apps from the store or apps requiring parameters)
  • Change of default format: PNG instead of JPEG when the extension is not recognized
  • The "Set as wallpaper" tool saves the image in the user's Documents folder
  • (the Windows folder, too protected, often generates errors)
  • Integrated 32-bit Twain scan module (does not support batch scanning)

New in PhotoFiltre 11.0 (Mar 28, 2021)

  • This new version (which succeeds the Studio X version) will only be 64-bit for now.
  • It supports lots of new formats like HDR, RAW, WebP, Jpeg2000.

New in PhotoFiltre 10.14.0 (Jun 3, 2019)

  • Replace the tab "Vista +" with "Stylize" (in Preferences)
  • Addition of a scaling factor for high resolution screen (High-DPI support)
  • The interface display uses skin (XP, Vista, Shadows...)
  • The icons are resized according to the size of the buttons

New in PhotoFiltre 10.13.1 (Dec 1, 2018)

  • Bug fixed in the filter Custom
  • Bug fixed in the function Manual settings (selection)
  • Bug fixed after validate a layer transformation without change
  • Bug fixed in the Outer shadow (link betwwen radius and margin width)

New in PhotoFiltre 10.13.0 (May 26, 2018)

  • Grid size up to 300 per unit
  • Reverse zoom with mouse wheel for Windows 10 compatibility (zoom with fingers)
  • The precise mode of the clone stamp use a square shape
  • Improvement of the filter Outer drop Shadow (Blur radius option)
  • Display bug fixed (scrolling when have layer with shadow)

New in PhotoFiltre 10.12.1 (Apr 26, 2017)

  • Bug fixed with "Windows Classic" theme

New in PhotoFiltre 10.12.0 (Mar 22, 2017)

  • Simplified skin for Windows 10 & 8 and buttons size setting (menu Tools > Preferences > Vista +)
  • Bugs fixed

New in PhotoFiltre 10.11.0 (Aug 30, 2016)

  • Increasing the size of the status bar pannels for high resolution screen
  • Added Alpha channel contraction mode for filters "More blur" and "Gaussian blur" (RGBA)
  • Bug fixed with PNG XML comments (ignored because too long)
  • Increasing the max size of brushes:
  • Basic Brushes (radius up to 800)
  • Line tool (radius up to 200)
  • Retouching tools (radius up to 200)

New in PhotoFiltre 10.10.1 (Nov 9, 2015)

  • Bugs fixed in some stylize filters

New in PhotoFiltre 10.10.0 (Oct 20, 2015)

  • New merge modes
  • New selection ratio (auto screen ratio)
  • New sharpen filter Micro contrast
  • New filter High Pass
  • Improvement of the filter More relief (direction)
  • Improvement of the filter Radial mask (mode maximum)
  • New option Apply to Alpha channel for the filters Gaussian blur and Blur more
  • Top filter toolbar size is linked with screen size
  • Improvement of progressive contours, gaussian blur (faster) and shadows

New in PhotoFiltre 10.9.2 (Feb 8, 2015)

  • Bug fixing when expand/contract a bitmap selection

New in PhotoFiltre 10.9.1 (Dec 27, 2014)

  • Bug fixing in the border effect Progressive contour
  • Bug fixing in the filter Gaussian blur
  • Improvement of the display with the non antialiased mode
  • Accept more errors without closing in the batch module (1000)
  • Bug fixing in the popup menu of the layer tool

New in PhotoFiltre 10.9.0 (Oct 27, 2014)

  • Improvement of the module White Balance
  • Improvement of the vectorial path (line style + 3D)
  • The menu 'Resize layer' is moved outside the menu Transformation (for Text layer)
  • New option 'All images' by defaut in opening preferences
  • Uses the screen DPI as defaut DPI for new images
  • New 3D style for the Line tool
  • New button Reset in the free transform layer function
  • New button Reset in the free Transform of the vectorial Path
  • Bugs fixing

New in PhotoFiltre 10.8.1 (Oct 27, 2014)

  • Display the name of the curves in the title (Curves modules)
  • Show the true size cursor with the tool line
  • Improvement of the module PhotoMask : Bichrom option is enabled in RGBA
  • The scroll bar is auto in the tool palette (when resizing window)
  • The filter Fog works in RGBA mode (Alpha chanel too)
  • New command line parameter "-hklm" for network install
  • Improvment of the print copy number (Print module)
  • CTRL+V is activated in the number edit zone

New in PhotoFiltre 10.8.0 (Jul 4, 2013)

  • New adjust module Shadows / Highlights
  • The antialias mode of the selection is not stored in the ini file
  • Bug fixed in the menu Selection > Set shape
  • Bug fixed in the module Curve deformation
  • Bug fixed in the module PhotoMask (full black and white)
  • Improvement of the speed of some filters :
  • Gaussian blur
  • More blur
  • Minimum
  • Maximum
  • Some artistic filters related

New in PhotoFiltre 10.7.3 (Nov 30, 2012)

  • 2 bugs fixed on the filters Saturation et Contrast (RGB balance)

New in PhotoFiltre 10.7.2 (Nov 20, 2012)

  • New buttons on the toolbar (Save as, Vectorial path)
  • The display of the image browser is saved in the ini file
  • New option Automatic in the image browser tool
  • to explore automatically when opening an image)
  • New option Diffuse in the Clone Stamp tool
  • New option Radius for the drop shadow (layer and text)
  • Grouping the adjust filters Hue and Saturation (better for use)

New in PhotoFiltre 10.7.1 (Sep 30, 2012)

  • Restoration of the old mode for distortion filters (with background color)
  • The filters Blur, Blur more and Gaussian blur change Alpha channel only if the option 'Draw on Alpha transparency' is enabled in preferences

New in PhotoFiltre 10.7.0 (Aug 31, 2012)

  • New adjustment filter Curves (with vectorial path)
  • New adjustment filter White Balance
  • New deformation function Curve (with vectorial path)
  • New Greyscal filter (several proposed modes)
  • Some deformation filters are duplicated to the menu Image and Layer
  • Deformation filters in the Filter menu run in transparency mode
  • Improvement of the adjustment filter Levels (midtones)
  • Improvement of the filter Histogram (real time)
  • New Data folder for curves
  • Fixed bugs in the vectorial path
  • Some adjustment filters are moved to the menu Filter
  • Hue variation, Invert RGB, Posterize, Dithering)
  • New sub menu Options in the menu Selection (to simplify)
  • The menu Layer > Resize layer is moved to the sub menu Transformation

New in PhotoFiltre 10.6.2 (Jul 2, 2012)

  • 2 bugs fixing on the module Text

New in PhotoFiltre 10.6.1 (Jul 2, 2012)

  • Bug fixing on the module Text (right to left reading)
  • The Cut / Paste function preserve the position when pasting

New in PhotoFiltre 10.6.0 (Jun 18, 2012)

  • New line style option on the tool Line
  • Possibility to redim layer Text with the mouse (font size ajusted)
  • Antialiasing for OpenType fonts on the module Text
  • Export / Import of icon 256 x 256 in 32 bit
  • New filter Adjsut > Custom for fast adusting
  • New antialaising mode in the menu Layer > Border effect > Optimized (for gif conversion)
  • Transform and redim functions works in full RGBA mode (artefact fixing)
  • The filters Blur, Blur more and Gaussian blur works in RGBA mode
  • Improvement of the filter Brightness (manage separately the RGB channels)
  • Improvement of the filter Histogram (manage separately the RGB channels)
  • Improvement of the filter Contrast (manage separately the RGB channels)
  • Improvement of the filter Saturation (manage separately the RGB channels)
  • Improvement of the filter Hue (manage separately the RGB channels)
  • Improvement of the filter Gamma correct (manage separately the RGB channels)
  • The function Special paste > Paste In works in RGBA mode
  • Possibility to rotate and redim image with layer Text
  • Bugs fixing on the tool Line
  • Bug fixing on the filter Gaussian Blur (radius not doubled)
  • Bug fixing on the top toolbar button size

New in PhotoFiltre 10.5.0 (Jun 18, 2012)

  • Improvement of the Brush tool (more brushes and adding Step option)
  • Improvement of the Selection Tool in the tools pallet (new buttons)
  • Improvement of the Fill tool (new buttons for the pattern)
  • Improvement of the Stamp tool (new buttons for the pattern)
  • 1 pixel min radius for the tools Blur, Smudge and Retouch
  • New selection mode Inflate (selection centred from the origin point)
  • Adding the mode Pause/Scrolling with the Space key when selecting
  • The Auto Zoom does not modify the position of image window
  • The position and the size of the windows are locked after an arange tile vertical or horizontal
  • The selection antialiasing mode are saved in the Ini file
  • The buttons Selection/Ratio in the tools pallet create a new selection if needed
  • The function Selection/Copy Shape memorizes the position
  • The Image explorer module memorizes the last image path
  • Bug fixing on the function Indexed color (direct preview)
  • Bug fixing on the function Perspective correction (image size preserved)
  • Bug fixing on the Layer manager

New in PhotoFiltre 10.4.1 (Apr 13, 2012)

  • Bug fixing on the filter Deform > Trapezoid
  • Possibility to copy/past in numeric edit box (with popup menu only)

New in PhotoFiltre 10.4.0 (Apr 13, 2012)

  • Save and restore the position and parameters of all dialog boxes
  • The key "Caps Lock" force speed mode for displacement (selection and layer)
  • Possibility to choose the color in the funcion Insert new background
  • Possibility to choose the color in the funcion New blanck layer
  • New button Reset for all adjustement filters with dialog box

New in PhotoFiltre 10.3.3 (Apr 13, 2012)

  • The vectorial path is preserved during the session
  • New large radius 300 and 400 for the drawing tools (slow)
  • Update of the library RAW
  • The key SPACE force the displacement mode (in drawing mode only)
  • Bug correction when cancelling the save dialog box

New in PhotoFiltre 10.3.2 (Aug 3, 2010)

  • some improvements

New in PhotoFiltre 10.3.1 (May 3, 2010)

  • Bugs fixing

New in PhotoFiltre 10.3.0 (Apr 2, 2010)

  • New tool Vectorial path with Bezier curves

New in PhotoFiltre 10.2.0 (Oct 14, 2009)

  • Possibility to scroll the image with the arrow keys (if no active selection)
  • New option Noise in the filter Gradient
  • Adding vertical scroll bar on the tools palette for low screen resolution (e-PC)
  • Several menus "Filter 8BF" when the number of plugins is too important
  • Toolbar buttons are correctely grayed when using classic windows mode
  • Bug fixing on the Pipette tool (accept CTRL+C/V/X)
  • Bug fixing on the Fill tool (use selection shape)
  • Bug fixing on the Line tool (use selection shape)

New in PhotoFiltre 9.2.2 (Oct 3, 2008)

  • New module PhotoPNG. It's an advanced PhotoMasque which uses
  • png with Alpha channel for the effects.

New in PhotoFiltre 9.1.0 (Jan 3, 2008)

  • Open dialog and save dialog boxes are resizable with Vista
  • More easy to move layer text (ignore transparent area)
  • Improvement of the filter Sharpen edges (more progressivef)
  • Improvement of the artistic filter Rough pastels (adding Reinforce option)
  • The border effect Progressive contour (menu Layer) can be faded
  • Improvement of the function Optimised clipping
  • The function Paste as new image create RGBA images if Alpha channel available
  • Improvement of the function Rotate free (precision to 1/100�)
  • Bug fixing on the extend cursor
  • Bug fixing when antialias selection with the options Invert and Progressive contour
  • Bug fixing on the Erase tool
  • Bug fixing on the function Offset (menu Image)

New in PhotoFiltre 9.0.0 (May 23, 2007)

  • Show EXIF base information for the format Raw (menu File > Image properties)
  • Improvement of the filter Gradient (more directions)
  • Improvement of the Copyright module (vertical center display)
  • New deformation Ellipse
  • All transformations (rotation, distort, ...) use a bicubic interpolation
  • Improvement of the Deformation brush tool (more precise)
  • Deformation tools have a real time preview
  • The functions Offset, Replace color, Replace color range, Indexed colors, Stroke and fill and Custom filter have a direct preview option
  • The Transparent color button is active for layers (contextuel)
  • Supports DNG format
  • Drawin tools can use true size cursors
  • Improvement of the filter Emboss (dialog box)
  • Improvement of the Clone stamp tool (clone from other image or layer)
  • The texture module can load external texture files
  • New Perspective correction module
  • New Horizon correction module
  • Improvement of the filter Radial blur
  • Improvement of the filter Motion blur (dialog box)
  • Improvement of the filter Radial masque (dialog box)
  • New filter Circular blur
  • The drawing tools can draw on transparent area of a layer
  • Improvement of the Erase tool (Invert mode for Alpha channel)
  • Show active layer bounds
  • The functions Progressive contour and Contour 3D auto select the layer
  • Possibility to add layers in RGBA mode (transparent background)
  • Improvement of the image explorer (scan textures and multiline display)
  • Some source code improvment and bugs fixing
  • New logo