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AKVIS Sketch Changelog

What's new in AKVIS Sketch 25.0.3530.22062

Jun 24, 2022
  • Added Presets Gallery.
  • Added live preview of the presets.
  • Added file saving options to the Batch Processing dialog.
  • 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 Sketch 20.7 (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 Sketch 20.5 (Jul 7, 2018)

  • Added the Notification Panel that keeps users informed about the latest updates of Sketch.
  • Added the advanced Eyedropper Tool that appears when selecting a color.
  • Increased the maximum size of tools.
  • Added support for more RAW files in the standalone version.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

New in AKVIS Sketch 19.5.3169.15715 (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 Sketch 19.0.3143.14292 (Jan 30, 2017)

  • Added new effects to both styles: Shadows, Noise, Contrast.
  • Added new ready-to-use AKVIS presets. Changed the AKVIS Default presets and preset preview images.
  • Added new check-boxes to the Pencil tool: Refined Lines, Smoothing.
  • Optimized the user interface: unified the appearance of tabs in both styles; hidden the Direction tab in the Classic style.
  • Improved the plugin compatibility with Photoshop CC 2017.
  • Support for new RAW files for the standalone version.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

New in AKVIS Sketch 18.0.3039.13551 (Jul 27, 2016)

  • Added new Decoration section which contains three tabs - Canvas, Text, and the new Frame tab 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.
  • 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.
  • Facebook and Tumblr are temporarily hidden from the list of the available publishing services due to the changes in their policy.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

New in AKVIS Sketch 17.0.2933.11719 (May 6, 2015)

  • Added the new Cross-hatching option to the Artistic style.
  • Added new presets created with the new Cross-hatching option.
  • Added the possibility to search for fonts by typing in the list in the Text tab.
  • Improved the Print dialog with new features of printing high resolution images on multiple pages.
  • Extended the list of supported RAW files with new digital cameras.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

New in AKVIS Sketch 16.0.2844.11111 (Nov 21, 2014)

  • Added the button for making a snapshot during the image processing, to the right of the progress bar.
  • Improved the Timeline with the possibility to pin images to save them in the list when changing the parameters.
  • Added the post-processing tools to edit the result - Pencil and Eraser, and the History Brush that lets fading the drawing effect.
  • Added the smart non-destructive Crop tool.
  • Increased the quick preview area. Now the default value is 500, the max value is 1,000 px.
  • Improved the Text tab:
  • added the possibility to load an image to place a watermark;
  • added the Opacity parameter;
  • added the button to locate text/image in the center of the drawing;
  • increased the max value (=200) of the Size of the characters.
  • Changed processing in the Canvas tab:
  • hidden the Reveal Texture parameter (does not affect);
  • added filling with white of an alpha channel of the texture image.
  • Added the new Dark interface theme. It's possible to switch between the styles in the program preferences.
  • Extended the list of supported RAW files with digital cameras from FUJIFILM, SONY, NIKON, SAMSUNG, etc.
  • Added official support for the new Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite.
  • Removed the Timeline button from the Control Panel. The Timeline area is now visible by default; it can be hidden in the program's preferences.
  • Improved compatibility of the plugin with Adobe Photoshop CC 2014, Adobe Photoshop Elements 13, Corel PaintShop Pro X7.
  • Changed the Preferences dialog window:
  • extended the default and max values of the Preview Window Size parameter;
  • hidden the Restore Parameters option (always is active);
  • added the check-box that helps to hide and show the Timeline;
  • added selection for the Interface Theme (Light/Dark).
  • Changed the visibility of the tools depending on the Before/After tab.
  • Fixed bugs:
  • the glitch in the plugin with non-Latin characters in file names;
  • the bug with the Eraser tool appearing under the Home license;
  • the bug in the standalone version that caused unstable processing in the Artistic style after batching;
  • fixed the glitch in the Motion Blur in the background tab;
  • and other minor bugs.

New in AKVIS Sketch 15.0.2663.10076 (Sep 4, 2013)

  • Added the possibility to change Pencil Color and Background Color of a drawing.
  • Added new presets to both styles, Classic (+24) and Artistic (+25).
  • 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.
  • Improved the installation process for Windows. Now two setup files are available: for Windows 32 bit and Windows 64 bit.
  • Renamed the Color Pencil check-box to Original Colors.
  • Added new tools: Zoom and Hand.
  • Fixed some bugs and interface glitches which occurred when switching Classic/Artistic styles:
  • Fixed crash when importing presets from other style;
  • Improved visibility of guiding and effect area lines and buttons for loading/saving these lines;
  • Fixed ​​the restoration of the current settings.
  • Changed and the options of displaying the Hints Panel (removed the old "yellow" style).
  • Improved the interruption process when using the "Stop" button.

New in AKVIS Sketch 14.0.2545.8893 (Aug 24, 2012)

  • Added the Timeline feature which creates the list of the shots during image processing.
  • Added the new Timeline Shots option to the Preferences dialog box.
  • Compatibility with Mac OS X 10.8.

New in AKVIS Sketch 13.5.2486.8619 (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 Panasonic camera DMC-GX1.
  • Improved the Print dialog (when no printers are installed).

New in AKVIS Sketch 13.0.2470.8432 (Apr 12, 2012)

  • Added new "Artistic" style of photo-to-sketch conversion.
  • Standard processing from the previous versions is called now the "Classic" style.
  • Added 26 presets to the new style and the preview images for the old and new AKVIS presets.
  • Renamed the "Size" parameter (in "Classic" style) - to "Stroke Thickness".
  • Stopped support for the "old algorithm" used in versions 1-8.6 (it was available until now, in versions 9-12 - by activating that option in the program preferences), as well as the presets made with the old algorithm.
  • The presets created in versions 9-12 using the "new algorithm" will be transfer in version 13.
  • Added the popup dialog for the tools' options (before the parameters of the tools were available in the Settings Panel).
  • Added the possibility to hide/show the Control Panel.
  • Added the new color scheme of the Hints Panel.
  • Improved RAW processing (loading the RAW images): added support for Sony cameras (SLT-A35, SLT-A65V, NEX-5N), fixed color processing, added support for DNG files.
  • Updated the Preferences dialog window: added the "Lock the Control Panel" check-box and the options of displaying the Hints Panel, removed the "Use old Sketch Algorithm" check-box.
  • Updated both dialogs for Import/Export presets.
  • Improved compatibility with Mac OS X 10.7 Lion.
  • Improved the Pastel preset in Classic style.
  • Fixed bugs.

New in AKVIS Sketch 12.5.2262.7730 (Apr 18, 2011)

  • Added Batch Processing to the standalone version (formerly was available only in the plugin, as a Photoshop action).
  • Batch processing is useful when dealing with a lot of photos or when creating a cartoon video (to process all frames automatically). You can create comics from home videos in this way!
  • Added support for RAW files (CRW, CR2, NEF, ARW, RW2, PEF etc - see the full list here).
  • Added the possibility to use the OS File dialog (for loading and saving files).
  • Fixed small bugs.

New in AKVIS Sketch 10.0 (Nov 20, 2009)

  • Added the new Stroke Direction tool, which can be used to control hatch direction, and a set of parameters that affect the change in hatching when this tool is used (available under Home Deluxe and Business licenses).
  • Added a new parameter in the Edges tab called Edge Strength, which controls how edges are drawn by affecting the intensity of lines and details.
  • The Preview Window has been improved. Due to popular demand, the Preview Window now not only displays how the photo will appear as a drawing, it now also shows the effect of applying a canvas, making the selection of just the right texture faster and more efficient.
  • Three new presets from AKVIS. Now there are a total of 11 built-in presets available.
  • New option in the Preferences. Now it is possible to choose whether to start the program with the last settings used or to start with the default settings.
  • Added compatibility with Windows 7 and Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6).
  • Added support for 64 bit to the plugin version (compatibility with Adobe Photoshop CS4 64 bit).
  • Compatibility with Adobe Photoshop Elements 8.
  • A new installation program on Windows. To avoid the problems Win-users must remove previous versions before installing this one.
  • Improved the Print dialog box (added the possibility to select a printer and its resolution).

New in AKVIS Sketch 9.0 (Aug 17, 2009)

  • iChanged the interface design.
  • Improved algorithm of photo-to-sketch conversion (the option to use the old algorithm remains in the Options dialog box).
  • Added a new parameter field for edge definition - Edges. Now it is possible to manipulate the thickness and sharpness of the created outlines.
  • Added possibility to change the saturation of color strokes when using the color pencil drawing mode (check-box Color Pencil).
  • Added 7 ready-to-use AKVIS presets (B&W Sketch, WaterColor, Charcoal Low, Charcoal High, Color Pencil Low, Color Pencil High, Pastel).
  • Added the possibility to import/export a list of presets.
  • Updated the program documentation.
  • Changed the application icon.

New in AKVIS Sketch 8.5 (Dec 9, 2008)

  • Added a new tab Text, which allows adding a signature or a greeting to your drawing.
  • Fixed errors.

New in AKVIS Sketch 8.0 (Oct 7, 2008)

  • Added a preview window for quick adjusting the parameters.
  • Added support of Exif and IPTC data (the data registered by the camera when shooting as well as the comments, keywords and other information about the photo filled out by the user).
  • Improved compatibility with Windows Vista SP1.
  • Now there are three download files for Macintosh: standalone application, a plugin version for Photoshop CS3 and Photoshop Elements 6, and a plugin for earlier versions of Photoshop and Photoshop Elements (legacy file).
  • Added a new language (Italian) to the program documentation (Help).