At first you can process the image with the default settings and then touch up the photo adding color, or trying different techniques - from pencil to charcoal or watercolor. Getting a similar result with the standard tools would require expertise in image editing and extensive manipulation with layers, masks, brushes and applying filters.ĪKVIS Sketch has a neat interface with a few sliders. In contrast to the similar standard filters (like the built-in filters in Photoshop or PSP) that offer an approximate sketch, AKVIS Sketch provides a convincing result it comes very close to hand-drawn works of a human artist. Our efficient method allows creating realistic color and B&W drawings that imitate the technique of graphite and color pencil, charcoal and watercolor painting. All you need to create your original work of art is good taste and AKVIS Sketch. Now you do not need to handle a pencil to feel like an artist. It is now compatible with Photoshop CS4-CS5 64-bit on both Windows and Macintosh.Fixed small bugs.ĪKVIS Sketch is a plugin for conversion of photos into pencil sketches and watercolor drawings.
#MAC AKVIS SKETCH 64 BIT#
ChangesĪdded the possibility to switch between two interface modes: Express and Advanced.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. Overall though AKVIS Sketch produces striking pencil sketch results in just a few convenient clicks.Īdded the possibility to switch between two interface modes: Express and Advanced.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 only seems to allow you to select a small part of your photo to convert which is a bit annoying if you want to create a sketch of an entire photo, not just a small part of it. The most awkward thing I found however was the selection tool. In fact the number of aspects you can change is a bit overwhelming and you probably won't need many of them as the initial conversion is always pretty good. You can then tweak the exact look by changing the Effects sliders such as Watercolors, Charcoal and Coloration levels.
#MAC AKVIS SKETCH LICENSE#
Users whose license is not valid for the new version can get Sketch 19 for $14.95.AKVIS Sketch then processes your photo in a few seconds and your sketch magically appears.
#MAC AKVIS SKETCH LICENSE KEY#
One license key allows activating and using the software on two computers.ĪKVIS 19 is a free upgrade for recent buyers as well for those who bought one year of updates during the last 12 months. A Home license sells for $72, a Deluxe license for $ 89, and a Business license for $ 154. The product is available as a standalone application and as a plugin filter for Adobe Photoshop, Corel PaintShop Pro, and other image editors. The software offers the choice between two conversion styles: Classic and Artistic.Ī 10-day demo of AKVIS Sketch is available for download. With it you can imitate the technique of graphite or color pencil, charcoal or watercolor painting or even combine photography and drawing. The new version offers additional parameters and tool settings, new presets, enhanced compatibility with CC 2017, bug fixes, and other changes.ĪKVIS is a photo-to-drawing conversion app. AKVIS (has announced AKVIS Sketch 19 for macOS (10.7 and higher) and Windows.