AKVIS Magnifier Changelog

What's new in AKVIS Magnifier 9.0.1188.13948

Oct 29, 2016
  • In the 64-bit version, the maximum pixel dimension has been increased from 30,000 px to 300,000 px.
  • Added additional resolution options: 240 dpi, 260 dpi, 360 dpi, and 720 dpi.
  • 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 selection for the Interface Theme (Light/Dark).
  • Added the possibility to install the program on a drive other than C on Windows.
  • Support for new RAW files for the standalone version.
  • Fixed the problem with changing resolution in the plugin version when using Batch Processing.

New in AKVIS Magnifier 8.0.1118.11451 (Feb 17, 2015)

  • Improved the Print options. Now it's possible to print super high resolution images on multiple pages to make posters.
  • Fixed the problem with changing resolution in the plugin version.
  • Fixed the batch processing bugs in the standalone version.
  • Added Dropbox to the list of publishing services.
  • Extended the list of supported RAW files with new digital cameras.
  • Fixed bugs with GPU and other minor bugs.

New in AKVIS Magnifier 7.1.1071.10259 (Nov 28, 2013)

  • Fixed the bug causing artifacts near edges when increasing the image size.
  • Fixed the big causing odd lines when using the Mac-version with the GPU acceleration.
  • Fixed failure to display the image name in the title of the plugin's window.
  • Fixed failure to display the last preset's name.
  • Fixed the bug of image loading by double clicking in the program's workspace (was in the standalone version in the tab view mode).

New in AKVIS Magnifier 7.0.1061.10242 (Nov 23, 2013)

  • Added native support for 64 bit for Windows. Now the program works faster with large images.
  • Added the Crop tool to the standalone version.
  • Added the Share option that lets users post photos from the program to the social services: Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Tumblr, Google+.
  • Added compatibility with Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks.
  • Added compatibility of the plugin with Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Photoshop Elements 12.
  • 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).
  • Changed the installation process for Windows. Now there are two setup files: for Windows 32 bit and for Windows 64 bit.
  • Fixed the batch processing bug and other errors.

New in AKVIS Magnifier 6.0.1006.8910 (Sep 3, 2012)

  • Added the new "Remove Noise" parameter to both "Upsize" and "Downsize" sections.
  • Added new presets.
  • Fixed bugs.
  • Compatibility with Mac OS X 10.8.

New in AKVIS Magnifier 5.5.967.8527 (Mar 30, 2012)

  • Added compatibility with Photoshop CS6 and Photoshop Elements 11 for the plugin version.
  • Fixed bug that caused to crash the program when using GPU on Mac OS X Lion 10.7.3.
  • Improved color processing when loading the RAW images.
  • Added support for Sony images (SLT-A35, SLT-A65V, NEX-5N).
  • Improved support for GPU (checkup of the maximum amount of available memory).
  • Added support for AMD HD5450, for GPU acceleration.
  • Fixed the EXIF error and the orientation error when saving JPEG.

New in AKVIS Magnifier 5.0.939.8109 (Sep 16, 2011)

  • Added support for GPU acceleration that significantly speeds up image processing.
  • Added the new parameter Remove Artifacts to the Upsize group.
  • Added the possibility to switch between two interface modes: Express and Advanced.
  • Hide the Microline parameter (with the default value).
  • Added the possibility to adjust Image View Modes (various options for displaying the original and processed images). The buttons to manage the workspace view are available at the bottom part of the left panel.
  • Added support for RAW files.
  • Improved compatibility with Mac OS X Lion.
  • Added support for Batch Processing to the standalone version.
  • Added the list of Recent Files which is visible by right mouse clicking on the Open Image button.
  • Added the possibility to use the OS File dialog for loading and saving files.
  • Added the possibility to hide/show the Control Panel.
  • Updated the Preferences dialog box:
  • added the check-box which On/Off the GPU using (available for computers with an appropriate video card),
  • added the parameter to set the number of Recent Files,
  • added the check-box which activates the OS Load/Save File Dialog,
  • added the check-box which locks the top panel view,
  • added the parameter which defines where the Hints will be shown,
  • and the option to choose the color of the Hint panel.
  • Added the Go To the Product page button to the Control Panel.
  • Added hotkeys to the Control Panel commands (Open, Save, Print, Help).
  • Added new tools: Zoom and Hand.
  • Added new 5 presets.
  • Fixed bugs.

New in AKVIS Magnifier 4.0.813.7316 (Nov 1, 2010)

  • All parameters were grouped in sections: Downsize and Upsize.
  • Added the new parameter Sharpness to Downsize section.
  • Compatibility with Photoshop Elements v.9.
  • Updated the EULA text in the Installation Wizard.

New in AKVIS Magnifier 3.5.728.6958 (Jul 2, 2010)

  • Added compatibility with CS5 64 bit on Mac to the plugin version.
  • It is now compatible with Photoshop CS4-CS5 64-bit on both Windows and Macintosh.
  • Fixed small bugs.

New in AKVIS Magnifier 3.0.668.5930 (Dec 29, 2009)

  • New interface design and new application icon.
  • Added new measurement units to specify the size of the output image. In addition to pixels and per cent, it is now possible to set the size in centimeters, millimeters or inches.
  • Added possibility to select image resolution when resizing.
  • New dialog box - Preferences. The dialog box contains overall program settings, such as switching on/off the Autorun mode, choosing the interface language, etc.
  • Support for 64 bit has been added to the plug-in version (now compatible with Adobe Photoshop CS4 64 bit).
  • Compatibility with Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 has been added.
  • Compatibility with OS Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6) and Windows 7.
  • New installation program on Windows.
  • Portuguese language interface. Now the program supports 8 languages.
  • Impoved the Print dialog box (added the possibility to select a printer and its resolution).
  • Updated the program documentation.

New in AKVIS Magnifier 2.0 (Nov 11, 2008)

  • The plugin version made available. Now there are two editions of the program: a stand-alone application and a Photoshop plug-in.
  • Added support of image editing in Lab mode.
  • Added the Print dialog into the standalone edition. Now the program allows printing large images at a high resolution.
  • Added support of 32 bits per channels.
  • Added support of IPTC data (comments, keywords, copyright and other information about the photo filled out by the user) to the standalone program.
  • Added support of batch processing (only for the plugin).
  • Fixed error of saving images with non-standard color profiles.
  • Fixed error of loading certain images in JPEG format.
  • Fixed error of loading some TIFF images on Macintosh PowerPC.
  • Added new interface languages (Spanish, French, and Italian).
  • Updated the program documentation.

New in AKVIS Magnifier 1.2 (Jul 14, 2008)

  • Added new languages to the program interface and the Help files (German, Japanese).
  • Fixed bug that caused the program to crash when saving 16 bit images with alpha-channel as jpeg;
  • Fixed bug that caused the program to crash when loading tiff files unsupported by libtiff.