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AKVIS ArtWork Changelog

What's new in AKVIS ArtWork 14.0.2191.24024

Mar 31, 2023
  • Fixed artifacts in Hatching in the Stencil effect.

New in AKVIS ArtWork 14.0.2185.23882 (Mar 9, 2023)

  • New Stencil effect.
  • Added a real-time preview for presets.
  • Increased the values of the Preview Window Size and Processing Size Limit in the Preferences.
  • Added a color selection feature for the Color Brush tool in the Pen & Ink, Linocut, and Stencil styles.
  • Removed the Eraser from the Pen & Ink, Linocut, and Stencil styles. Now it's possible to use the Color Brush tool with the background color for this purpose.
  • Fixed bugs and improved stability.

New in AKVIS ArtWork 13.0.2082.22065 (Jun 24, 2022)

  • Redesigned user interface.
  • New program icon.
  • 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.
  • Added native support for the Apple M1 series of processors.
  • Discontinued support for Mac OS X 10.10-10.11.
  • Discontinued support for Publishing module.
  • Fixed bugs and improved stability.

New in AKVIS ArtWork 12.0 (Nov 15, 2019)

  • Improved image processing speed for the Oil, Gouache, Comics, and Pastel effects.
  • Added Color Brush and Eraser tools to the Pen & Ink effect.
  • Added the file renaming feature to the Batch Processing option.
  • Added free positioning of text/watermark on images (Decoration -> Text).
  • Added the Eyedropper tool accessible by clicking on the color plates.
  • Added full compatibility with macOS Catalina (10.15).
  • Added support for more RAW files in the standalone version.
  • Updated the Installation Wizard for Windows.
  • Fixed bugs and improved stability.
  • Added the plugin's compatibility with the image editors:
  • Adobe Photoshop 2020 and Photoshop Elements 2020,
  • Corel PaintShop Pro 2020 and Painter 2020,
  • GIMP 2.10.14.

New in AKVIS ArtWork 11.2 (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 ArtWork 11.0 (Aug 8, 2018)

  • Added the new Pointillism style (Deluxe/Business) in which small dots of color are applied to create the illusion of form.
  • Integrated the Notification Panel.
  • Added support for more RAW files in the standalone version.
  • Fixed bugs.

New in AKVIS ArtWork 10.0.1926.16422 (Apr 19, 2018)

  • Added the History Brush tool to all painting styles.
  • Added the Color Brush tool and the Eraser tool to the Linocut style.
  • Added support for PSD files in the standalone version.
  • Added the Random Patterns feature to the Pattern frame in the Decoration tab.
  • The Texture Library has been updated. Added new pattern categories: Stars and Ornaments & Doodles.
  • Some check-boxes have been replaced with icons.
  • The enabled tools are now highlighted with color.
  • Added support for more RAW files in the standalone version.
  • Improved the brightness increasing algorithm for patterns and textures.
  • 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.
  • Unavailable tools are now hidden instead of being disabled.
  • Fixed bugs.

New in AKVIS ArtWork 9.0.1832.13048 (Apr 20, 2016)

  • The new Decoration section contains three tabs: Canvas, Text, and the new Frame tab. It's possible to drag the tabs to change the order of the application of the decoration effects.
  • The program now lets you apply various types of frames which are divided into groups: Classic, Pattern, Strokes, Vignette, and Passe-Partout.
  • Decorate your painting with a beautiful frame to create a real work of art!
  • Support for Ultra HD Resolution.
  • ArtWork 9.0 supports 4K and 5K Ultra HD screens. The cutting-edge interface provides better display capabilities. With new technologies, the texts and new vector based icons scale correctly even on super high resolution monitors.
  • The program offers two interface themes: Dark and Light.
  • It's possible to choose the style and adjust the interface scale in the program's preferences.
  • The Quick Preview area has been increased.
  • New Print options. It's now possible to print high resolution images on multiple pages.
  • And other changes.

New in AKVIS ArtWork 8.1.1708.10690 (May 27, 2014)

  • Added support for more RAW formats to the standalone version.
  • Fixed some bugs and interface glitches:
  • error when using semi-processing method;
  • appearance of an odd black line;
  • bug with some tiff images in the standalone version;
  • appearance of the preview area in the linocut effect;
  • glitch in the image preview in the Share dialog box in the Mac version;
  • hiding of the Preferences button when the program window size is minimal.

New in AKVIS ArtWork 8.0.1681.10118 (Sep 26, 2013)

  • Adds the new Share feature that lets posting pictures from the program to the social services: Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Tumblr, Google+. Now you can quickly publish your newly created work of art!

New in AKVIS ArtWork 7.0.1614.8662 (Jun 5, 2012)

  • Added the new painting style - Gouache.
  • Added the preview images for the AKVIS presets.
  • Fixed bugs, including the bug with an image with transparent areas, bug with the 64 bit version of the plugin, etc.

New in AKVIS ArtWork 6.5.1547.8619 (May 15, 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).
  • Improved compatibility with Mac OS X Lion.

New in AKVIS ArtWork 6.0.1489.8028 (Sep 15, 2011)

  • Added the new painting style - Pastel (available under Home Deluxe and Business licenses).
  • Added the new color scheme of the Hints Panel.
  • Added Batch Processing to the standalone version (formerly was available only in the plugin, as a Photoshop action).
  • Improved compatibility with Mac OS X Lion.
  • Added support for RAW files.
  • Added the possibility to use the OS File dialog for loading and saving files.
  • Added the possibility to hide/show the Control Panel.
  • Added the Go To the Product page button to 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 colorof the Hint panel.

New in AKVIS ArtWork 5.0.1298.7573 (Feb 21, 2011)

  • New painting style - Watercolor - which lets you convert a photo into a watercolor painting.
  • Watercolor is one of the most difficult painting techniques and it is hard for a machine to emulate this effect, but ArtWork handles this well. The watercolor pictures made with ArtWork are beautiful, airy, and light. You can achieve an effect very similar to the work of a real artist.
  • Improved algorithm for the Oil style. The conversion to oil paintings has become faster and more exact. The program applies brush strokes in a new smart way. Results look even better than in previous versions.
  • New Post-Processing tools (Smudge, Blur), available under the Deluxe and Business licenses, which help to improve the results made in Oil and Watercolor styles.
  • New Animated Processing feature which lets you observe the photo-to-painting conversion in real time. Now the transformation of a picture into a painting happens before your eyes - you can follow the birth of a work of art in real time!
  • New presets in Oil, Comics, and Pen&Ink styles. The ready-to-use presets help you start working and save your time.

New in AKVIS ArtWork 4.0 (Jun 24, 2010)

  • Added new Linocut effect which creates an image in the style of a linocut print.
  • Fixed small bugs.

New in AKVIS ArtWork 3.5 (May 20, 2010)

  • Added the ability to save guiding lines to a file *.direction, and to load the file.
  • Added support for 64 bit to the plugin version. It is now compatible with Photoshop CS4-CS5 64-bit on both Windows and Macintosh.
  • Fixed small bugs.
  • Changed the installation program on Windows.