********************************** AKVIS Magnifier AI Version History ********************************** ------------------- Update for Linux (April 8, 2024) ------------------- 1. Added the software installation using Flatpak. 2. Fixed work with network printers. ------------------- Version 12.1 (December 20, 2023) ------------------- https://akvis.com/en/magnifier/whats-new.php#12.1 1. Improved tints of output images in some cases. 2. Extended the list of supported RAW formats. 3. Compatibility with macOS 14 Sonoma. 4. Fixed bugs and increased stability. ------------------- Update 12.0.1568 (March 23, 2023) ------------------- Fixed the rare error with batch processing. ------------------- Version 12.0 (February 13, 2023) ------------------- https://akvis.com/en/magnifier/whats-new.php#12.0 1. Added new neural networks: Standard and Intensified modes. 2. Removed the old, non-AI, algorithm previously available in the Preferences. 3. Fixed bugs and improved stability. ------------------- Release for Linux (January 18, 2023) ------------------- Added support for Linux for the standalone app. https://akvis.com/en/tutorial/install-akvis/install-linux.php ------------ Magnifier AI 11.0 (September 14, 2021) ------------ What's New in Version 11.0: https://akvis.com/en/magnifier/whats-new-11.1.php#11.0 1. Improved color processing. 2. Redesigned user interface. 3. New program's icon. 4. Added file saving options in the Batch Processing dialog box. 5. Extended the list of supported RAW formats. 6. The CUDA-powered AI Module moved to a separate download. 7. Improved the program stability. ------------ Magnifier AI 10.1 (January 19, 2021) ------------ What's New in Version 10.1: https://akvis.com/en/magnifier/whats-new-10.1.php#version10.1 1. Added different paths to save and load images. 2. Added support for macOS 11 Big Sur. 3. Improved compatibility with Adobe CC 2021. 4. Extended the list of supported RAW formats. 5. Updated the Installation Wizard for Windows. 6. Fixed bugs and improved program stability. ------------ Magnifier AI 10.0 (March 24, 2020) ------------ What's New in Version 10.0: https://akvis.com/en/magnifier/whats-new-10.1.php 1. Added neural network based artificial intelligent algorithms for image upscaling. The previous algorithm can be enabled in the Preferences. 2. Improved compatibility with Adobe Photoshop 2020 and Photoshop Elements 2020. 3. Improved compatibility with macOS 10.15. 4. Changed appearance of the Crop options. 5. Added support for more RAW files. 6. Updated the Installation Wizard for Windows. 7. Fixed bugs and increased the program's stability. 8. Changed the program name to Magnifier AI. 9. Reworked the presets. 10. Now 64-bit version is only available. Discontinued support for 32-bit version. 11. Discontinued support for Mac OS X 10.10-10.11. ------------ Version 9.7 (March 28, 2019) ------------ What's New in Versions 9.0, 9.1, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7: https://akvis.com/en/magnifier/whats-new-9.7.php 1. The Publishing option has been extracted to a separate module (on Windows). 2. Added support for more RAW files in the standalone version. 3. Fixed bugs and improved stability. ------------ Hotfix for Mac (January 11, 2019) ------------ Fixed the bug that sometimes caused the program to crash when loading JPEG files. ------------ Hotfix for Mac (November 30, 2018) ------------ Fixed the issue that was causing the images to incorrectly display on 4K & 5K monitors. ------------ Version 9.6 (November 27, 2018) ------------ What's New in Versions 9.0, 9.1, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7: https://akvis.com/en/magnifier/whats-new-9.7.php 1. Added compatibility with Photoshop CC 2019 (version 20.0). 2. Added compatibility with macOS 10.14 (Mojave). 3. Added support for more RAW files in the standalone version. 5. Fixed minor bugs. ------------------- Changes in Version 9.5 (September 12, 2018) ------------------- What's New in Versions 9.0, 9.1, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7: https://akvis.com/en/magnifier/whats-new-9.7.php 1. Integrated the Notification Panel that appears at the top right of the program window. 2. Added support for new RAW files in the standalone version. 3. Added the new Gray interface theme (switchable in the Preferences). 4. Interface themes in the Preferences are now presented as color plates. 5. Changed the appearance of enabled tool icons. 6. The maximum available scale of the interface now depends on the screen resolution. 7. Improved the plugin's compatibility with Photoshop CC 2018. 8. Fixed bugs. ------------------- Changes in Version 9.1 (April 27, 2017) ------------------- What's New in Versions 9.0, 9.1, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7: https://akvis.com/en/magnifier/whats-new-9.7.php 1. Improved the plugin compatibility with image editors (Photoshop CC 2017). 2. Support for new RAW files for the standalone version. 3. Fixed bugs. ---------------------- Version 9.0 (Oct 28, 2016) ---------------------- What's New in Version 9.0: https://akvis.com/en/magnifier/whats-new-9.7.php 1. In the 64-bit version, the maximum pixel dimension has been increased from 30,000 px to 300,000 px. 2. Added additional resolution options: 240 dpi, 260 dpi, 360 dpi, and 720 dpi. 3. 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. 4. Added selection for the Interface Theme (Light/Dark). 5. Added the possibility to install the program on a drive other than C on Windows. 6. Support for new RAW files for the standalone version. 7. Changed the Navigator window into the roll-up panel. 8. Native 64-bit support on Mac. 9. Improved the Crop tool. Now it is possible to set the aspect ratio and use Ctrl-key to define a new crop area. 10. Changed the About the Program window. 11. Changed the Activation window. 12. Fixed the problem with changing resolution in the plugin version when using Batch Processing. 13. And other bug fixes. ---------------------- Version 8.0 (Feb 16, 2015) ---------------------- (free update) 1. Improved the Print options. Now it's possible to print super high resolution images on multiple pages to make posters. 2. Fixed the problem with changing resolution in the plugin version. 3. Fixed the batch processing bugs in the standalone version. 4. Added Dropbox to the list of publishing services. 5. Extended the list of supported RAW files with new digital cameras. 6. Fixed bugs with GPU and other minor bugs. Changed the Upgrade Policy for the product. See: https://akvis.com/en/upgrade-software.php ---------------------- Version 7.1 (Nov 28, 2013) ---------------------- (free update) 1. Fixed the bug causing artifacts near edges when increasing the image size. 2. Fixed the bug causing odd lines when using the Mac-version with the GPU acceleration. 3. Fixed failure to display the image name in the title of the plugin's window. 4. Fixed failure to display the last preset's name. 5. Fixed the bug of image loading by double clicking in the program's workspace (was in the standalone version in the tab view mode). ---------------------- Changes in Version 7.0 (Nov 21, 2013) ---------------------- (free update) 1. Added native support for 64 bit for Windows. Now the program works faster with large images. 2. Added the Crop tool to the standalone version. 3. Added the Share option that lets users post photos from the program to the social services: Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Tumblr, Google+. 4. Added compatibility with Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks. 5. Added compatibility of the plugin with Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Photoshop Elements 12. 6. Added support for Mamiya RAW format(*.MOS) and extended the list of supported digital cameras from FUJIFILM, SONY, NIKON, etc. 7. Changed the options of displaying the Hints Panel (removed the old "yellow" style). 8. Changed the installation process for Windows. Now there are two setup files: for Windows 32 bit and for Windows 64 bit. 9. Fixed the batch processing bug and other errors. 5. Added compatibility with Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks. 6. Changed the installation process for Windows. Now there are two setup files: for Windows 32 bit and for Windows 64 bit. 7. Fixed minor bugs and interface glitches. ---------------------- Changes in Version 6.0 (Sep 3, 2012) ---------------------- (free update) 1. Added the new "Remove Noise" parameter to both "Upsize" and "Downsize" sections. 2. Added new presets. 3. Fixed bugs. 4. Compatibility with Mac OS X 10.8. ---------------------- Changes in Version 5.5 (Mar 30, 2012) ---------------------- (free update) 1. Added compatibility with Photoshop CS6 and Photoshop Elements 11 for the plugin version. 2. Fixed bug that caused to crash the program when using GPU on Mac OS X Lion 10.7.3. 3. Improved color processing when loading the RAW images. 4. Added support for Sony images (SLT-A35, SLT-A65V, NEX-5N). 5. Improved support for GPU (checkup of the maximum amount of available memory). 6. Added support for AMD HD5450, for GPU acceleration. 7. Fixed the EXIF error and the orientation error when saving JPEG. 8. Improved the Print dialog (when no printers are installed). ---------------------- Changes in Version 5.0 (Aug 23, 2011) ---------------------- (free update) 1. Added support for GPU acceleration that significantly speeds up image processing. 2. Added the new parameter Remove Artifacts to the Upsize group. 3. Added the possibility to switch between two interface modes: Express and Advanced. 4. Hide the Microline parameter (with the default value). 6. 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. 7. Added support for RAW files, including DNG files. 8. Improved compatibility with Mac OS X Lion. 9. Added support for Batch Processing to the standalone version. 10. Added the list of Recent Files which is visible by right mouse clicking on the Open Image button. 11. Added the possibility to use the OS File dialog for loading and saving files. 12. Added the possibility to hide/show the Control Panel. 13. 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. 14. Added the Go To the Product page button to the Control Panel. 15. Added hotkeys to the Control Panel commands (Open, Save, Print, Help). 16. Added new tools: Zoom and Hand. 17. Added new 5 presets. 18. Fixed bugs. ---------------------- Changes in Version 4.0 (Nov 1, 2010) ---------------------- (free update) 1. All parameters were grouped in sections: Downsize and Upsize. 2. Added the new parameter Sharpness to Downsize section. 3. Compatibility with Photoshop Elements v.9. 4. Updated the EULA text in the Installation Wizard. ---------------------- Changes in Version 3.5 (July 1, 2010) ---------------------- (free update) 1. 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. 2. Fixed small bugs. ------------------- Changes in Version 3.0 (Dec 23, 2009) ------------------- (free update) 1. New interface design and new application icon. 2. 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. 3. Added possibility to select image resolution when resizing. 4. New dialog box - Preferences. The dialog box contains overall program settings, such as switching on/off the Autorun mode, choosing the interface language, etc. 5. Compatibility with Adobe Photoshop CS4 64 bit. 6. Compatibility with Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 has been added. 7. Compatibility with OS Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6) and Windows 7. 8. New installation program on Windows. 9. Portuguese language interface. Now the program supports 8 languages. 10. Impoved the Print dialog box (added the possibility to select a printer and its resolution). 11. Updated the program documentation. ------------------- Changes in Version 2.0 (Nov 5, 2008) ------------------- (free update) 1. The plugin version made available. Now there are two editions of the program: a stand-alone application and a Photoshop plug-in. 2. Added support of image editing in Lab mode. 3. Added the Print dialog into the standalone edition. Now the program allows printing large images at a high resolution. 4. Added support of 32 bits per channels. 5. Added support of IPTC data (comments, keywords, copyright and other information about the photo filled out by the user) to the standalone program. 6. Added support of batch processing (only for the plugin). 7. Fixed error of saving images with non-standard color profiles. 8. Fixed error of loading certain images in JPEG format. 9. Fixed error of loading some TIFF images on Macintosh PowerPC. 10. Added new interface languages (Spanish, French, and Italian). 11. Updated the program documentation. ------------------- Changes in Version 1.2 (July 11, 2008) ------------------- (free update) 1. Added new languages to the program interface and the Help files (German, Japanese). 2. Fixed bug that caused the program to crash when saving 16 bit images with alpha-channel as jpeg; 3. Fixed bug that caused the program to crash when loading tiff files unsupported by libtiff. ------------------- Changes in Version 1.0 (June 27, 2008) ------------------- - first public release