AKVIS Draw Changelog

What's new in AKVIS Draw 9.0.647.22062

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 Draw 8.5 (Jan 20, 2021)

  • Added combined use of Passe-Partout and Classic Frame (Decoration -> Frame -> Passe-Partout).
  • Added Color option for Vignette (Decoration -> Frame -> Vignette).
  • Added different paths to save and load images.
  • Added support for macOS 11 Big Sur.
  • Improved compatibility with Adobe CC 2021.
  • Updated the Installation Wizard for Windows.
  • Extended the list of supported RAW formats.
  • Fixed bugs and improved program stability.

New in AKVIS Draw 8.0 (Oct 23, 2019)

  • Added compatibility with macOS Catalina (10.15).
  • Added compatibility with Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020, Corel PaintShop Pro 2020 and Painter 2020.
  • Added the file renaming feature to the Batch Processing option.
  • Added the possibility to position the text/watermark anywhere in the image (Decoration -> Text tab).
  • Added support for more RAW files in the standalone version.
  • Fixed bugs and improved stability.

New in AKVIS Draw 7.1 (Dec 18, 2018)

  • Added compatibility with Photoshop CC 2019 (version 20.0).
  • Added compatibility with macOS 10.14 (Mojave).
  • Added support for more RAW files in the standalone version.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

New in AKVIS Draw 7.0 (Jul 10, 2018)

  • Added the Additional Effects group: Shadows, Noise, Contrast.
  • Added the Notification Panel.
  • Added new presets.
  • Added support for more RAW files in the standalone version.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

New in AKVIS Draw 6.0.534.16054 (Feb 21, 2018)

  • 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.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

New in AKVIS Draw 5.5.520.15715 (Oct 31, 2017)

  • Added the compatibility with Photoshop CC 2018.
  • Added the new Gray interface theme. The Dark and Light themes have been improved.
  • The maximum available scale of the interface now depends on the screen resolution.
  • Added support for more RAW files in the standalone version.
  • Dropbox is temporarily hidden from the list of the available publishing services due to the changes in its policy. Publishing on Tumblr is now available again.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

New in AKVIS Draw 4.1.481.14851 (Apr 27, 2017)

  • Improved the plugin compatibility with image editors (Photoshop CC 2017).
  • Support for new RAW files for the standalone version.
  • Fixed bugs.

New in AKVIS Draw 4.0.452.13551 (Jul 27, 2016)

  • Added the Decoration section which contains three tabs - Text, Canvas (New), and Frame (New) with these kinds of frames: Classic, Pattern, Strokes, Vignette, and Passe-Partout.
  • 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 new ready-to-use AKVIS presets.
  • Improved the Crop tool. Now it is possible to set the aspect ratio and use Ctrl-key to define a new crop area.
  • Increased the size of the presets preview area.
  • Added the possibility to choose a drive to install the program.
  • Improved the plugin compatibility with image editors.
  • Support for new RAW files for the standalone version.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

New in AKVIS Draw 3.0.399.12165 (Oct 12, 2015)

  • Improved the photo to drawing effect. Changed the parameters and the presets. Old users presets won't work with the new version.
  • Improved the color options (available for Deluxe and Business licenses):
  • added the possibility to change pencil and background colors;
  • added the Bright Colors option;
  • renamed the Original Colors option to Natural Colors.
  • Added the new Aspect and Angle parameters, and the Default button to the Pencil and Eraser options.
  • Added the Refined Lines check-box to the Pencil. Moved the color box for the Pencil from the toolbar to the pencil's options.
  • Added the History Brush (for Deluxe and Business licenses).
  • Added the Crop tool to the standalone version.
  • New Print options. Added printing of high resolution images on multiple pages.
  • Changed the About the Program window.
  • Changed the Activation window.
  • Added support for more RAW files.
  • Facebook and Tumblr are temporarily hidden from the list of the available publishing services due to the changes in their policy.
  • Fixed bugs and compatibility problems.

New in AKVIS Draw 2.0.276.11331 (Feb 12, 2015)

  • Added quick preview for the chosen preset to the 64 bit version.
  • Added the Pencil tool (available in the After tab).
  • Added the Show Original option to the tools.
  • Improved the Text tab:
  • added the possibility to load an image;
  • added the Opacity parameter;
  • added the button to locate text/image in the center of the drawing;
  • increased the max value of the font size (from 100 to 200 px).
  • Added Dropbox to the list of publishing services.
  • Extended the list of supported RAW files with digital cameras from CANON, FUJIFILM, SONY, NIKON, SAMSUNG, etc.
  • Added official support for the new Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite.
  • Fixed bugs.