AKVIS Refocus AI Changelog

What's new in AKVIS Refocus AI 11.6.1035.22065

Jun 24, 2022
  • Added native support for the Apple M1 series of processors.
  • Discontinued support for Publishing module.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

New in AKVIS Refocus AI 11.5.1018.21225 (Oct 28, 2021)

  • Improved processing of non sRGB images in Motion Deblur AI.
  • Added file saving options in the Batch Processing dialog box.
  • Added improvements in UI design, changed icons in the top panel.
  • Changed the program icon.
  • The CUDA-powered AI Module moved to a separate download.
  • Fixed bugs and improved program stability.

New in AKVIS Refocus AI 11.0.990.20476 (May 18, 2021)

  • Added new AI-based mode - Motion Deblur AI.
  • Redesigned user interface.
  • Extended the list of supported RAW formats.
  • Fixed bugs and increased the program's stability.
  • Changed the program name to Refocus AI.
  • Discontinued support for 32-bit version. Now 64-bit version is only available.

New in AKVIS Refocus AI 10.1.849.20099 (Jan 20, 2021)

  • 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 Refocus AI 10.0.826.18907 (Jan 14, 2020)

  • Improved Bokeh effects (available in Tilt-Shift and Iris Blur modes).
  • Added presets with new bokeh features and updated old presets in Tilt-Shift and Iris Blur modes.
  • Fixed bugs and improved stability.

New in AKVIS Refocus AI 8.5.815.18419 (Aug 14, 2019)

  • Added the History Brush tool.
  • Added the Notification Panel.
  • Added support for more RAW files in the standalone version.
  • The classic Angle parameter has been replaced with a circular one.
  • Fixed bugs and improved stability.

New in AKVIS Refocus AI 8.2.781.18036 (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 Refocus AI 8.1.767.17772 (Mar 14, 2019)

  • Fixed the bug that sometimes caused the program to crash when loading JPEG files.

New in AKVIS Refocus AI 8.0.719.15256 (Jun 30, 2017)

  • Added the possibility to import and export users presets (*.refocus file).
  • The Batch Processing feature is now available for all editing modes - Refocus, Tilt-Shift, Iris Blur, Motion Blur, and Radial Blur.
  • Improved the Crop tool. Now selections made with blue/red strokes don't get lost after cropping an image.
  • Changed an extension for the strokes files (from *.refocus to *.refstrokes).
  • Fixed minor bugs.

New in AKVIS Refocus AI 7.0.671.14611 (Mar 30, 2017)

  • Added Motion Blur mode.
  • Added Radial Blur mode.
  • Added new presets.
  • The maximum blur value in Background Defocus has been increased from 100 to 1000.
  • Added Eraser Tool modes for removing specific line types: all lines, only red lines, only blue lines.
  • Added support for more RAW files.
  • Fixed bugs and interface glitches.

New in AKVIS Refocus AI 6.5.571.14258 (Jan 19, 2017)

  • Full compatibility with Adobe Photoshop CC 2017.
  • Added the Crop tool to the standalone version.
  • Added support for more RAW files for the standalone version.
  • Fixed bugs and interface glitches.

New in AKVIS Refocus AI 6.0.533.13522 (Jul 13, 2016)

  • Added the Batch Processing (Refocus Mode).
  • 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 two interface themes: Dark and Light (adjustable in Preferences).
  • Increased the Quick Preview area (Refocus Mode; adjustable in Preferences).
  • Added new Print options. It's now possible to print high resolution images on multiple pages.
  • Added the possibility to choose a drive to install the program (Windows).
  • Improved the plugin compatibility with image editors.
  • Added support for more RAW files for the standalone version.
  • Added native 64-bit support on Mac.
  • Changed the About the Program window.
  • Changed the Activation window.
  • Facebook and Tumblr are temporarily hidden from the list of the available publishing services due to the changes in their policy.
  • Changed the Navigator window into the roll-up panel.
  • Changed the program icon.
  • Fixed the error of image processing in the visible area, the error in presets when switching the modes, and other minor bugs.

New in AKVIS Refocus AI 5.1.423.10936 (Sep 16, 2014)

  • Increased processing speed of large images in the 1st mode (Refocus).
  • Fixed cause of crashes when using 32 bit version with large images.

New in AKVIS Refocus AI 5.0.417.10905 (Aug 28, 2014)

  • Improves sharpness of out of focus images and adds lens blur effects to photos. Version 5.0 provides a new refocusing algorithm.

New in AKVIS Refocus AI 4.0.344.10160 (Oct 16, 2013)

  • 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 , and Corel PaintShop Pro X
  • 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).
  • Fixed minor bugs and interface glitches.

New in AKVIS Refocus AI 3.5.309.9757 (May 8, 2013)

  • Improved image processing speed for Tilt Shift and Iris Blur.
  • Fixed bugs.

New in AKVIS Refocus AI 3.0.281.9653 (Feb 26, 2013)

  • Added Tilt Shift mode.
  • Added Iris Blur mode.
  • Added Image View Modes - various options for displaying the original and processed images, Before and After states.
  • Improved RAW processing, added support for images from Canon cameras (CR2): Canon EOS 6D, Canon EOS 600D, Canon EOS 1100D, Canon PowerShot S100.
  • Improved compatibility with Windows 8.
  • Fixed bugs.

New in AKVIS Refocus AI 2.0.206.8566 (May 2, 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 compatibility with Mac OS X Lion.
  • Improved RAW processing.
  • 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).
  • Fixed the EXIF error when saving JPEG.
  • Fixed some minor bugs.

New in AKVIS Refocus AI 1.5.198.8427 (Jan 21, 2012)

  • Added support for RAW and DNG files.
  • Added 6 new presets.
  • Added the Go To the Product Page button to the Control Panel.
  • For the Standalone version: Added the list of Recent Files which is visible by right mouse clicking on the Open Image button.
  • For the Standalone version: Added the possibility to use OS File dialog (Load/Save files).
  • Added the possibility to hide/show the Control Panel.
  • Added the new color scheme of the Hints Panel.
  • Updated the Preferences dialog box.
  • Improved compatibility with Mac OS X Lion.
  • Fixed minor bugs.