The tool allows retouching common image imperfections (stains, scratches, dust, blemishes) using similar parts of the image.

Unlike common cloning tools that have a bit of a problem when it comes to pasting the cloned object into a picture with complicated color transitions, AKVIS Stamp boasts automatic adjusting of the "patches" to the color range, texture and brightness of the target background.

As a result the restored part of the image or the cloned object blends into the original background and looks absolutely natural.

The field of AKVIS Stamp application ranges from portrait enhancement (as it brilliantly removes wrinkles, scars, scratches, and "treats" porous skin) to retouching of different image flaws (spots, stains, dust). The recently added feature — Edit mode — of AKVIS Stamp makes the program yet more flexible and handy. (See AKVIS Stamp Tutorial for details on the Edit mode).

The stamp tool is similar to the Healing Brush, which first appeared in the 7th version of Adobe Photoshop. For more info about this amazing tool see google-list — results for "Healing Brush tool".

Now the healing tool is available for users of other photo editing software, as AKVIS Stamp works under Jasc Paint Shop Pro, Ulead PhotoImpact, Corel Photo-Paint, ACD FotoCanvas, Picture Publisher pro, etc.

The tool can be helpful to the users who stick to Adobe Photoshop of earlier versions (v5, 6 that do not have Healing Brush) therefore updating their software almost to the 7th version functionality. The advantage of AKVIS Stamp tool is that you can easily manipulate cloned areas using the Edit mode of the Stamp.

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Background Remover is a Photoshop-compatible plug-in for Windows designed by ImageSkill Sofware that can work with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Corel Paint Shop Pro, Ulead PhotoImpact, Macromedia Fireworks etc. The main purpose of the Background Remover is to extract some part of an image i.e. “the object” and remove part that which is unwanted, i.e. “the background”.

It is capable of determining areas of pixels to be modified, areas of pixels to be partly modified and areas of pixels to remain unmodified. The partly modification means the restoration of the non-distinct edges of objects. It is done by reinstating their partly transparent nature and also by subtracting the background color so that only the object color is left in these partly transparent regions. This ensures that the cut-out object will blend or composite correctly with a different background. The cutting objects may be used for collage, scrap-book and greeting card creation.

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PhotoImpact X3 is a powerful photo editor and photographic art tool which is perfect for users who want the seriousness of Photoshop, but with a slightly less professional aim.

By that, we mean people who are serious about their photos, but instead of wanting to produce graphic material for commercial ends, are looking for a program that will allow them to make stunning personal projects like greetings cards, collages and comic strips. PhotoImpact X3 is that program.

Given that it is a serious piece of software, PhotoImpact X3 needs a little bit of study before you can get the most out of it. It comes with good support material, however, including a getting started wizard, complete help files and online support, so you'll never be stuck.

Where PhotoImpact X3 falls short is in the area of appearance. It looks old-fashioned, and when we downloaded the test version, we actually initially suspected that we had downloaded an out-of-date predecessor. It turned out that we hadn't, but it gives you an idea of how clunky PhotoImpact X3 looks!

It's lucky then, that PhotoImpact X3, does well in the technical terms. It offers all the tools you'll need for getting the most out of your photos, including an ExpressFix tab where you can apply - and compare - a variety of quick-fixes. In the full edit area, you'll be able to perform more thorough fixes and edits, as well as creating images from scratch or fashioning lovely greetings cards, calendars and other artistic projects.

If you like Photoshop, but don't need the extras or the price, check out PhotoImpact X3 - it's impressive.

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Plugin Galaxy is set of 20 plugins which includes an incredible amount of over 120 basic effect. The product has often needed functions like transparency manipulation, bluring, texture and pattern generation, noise creation, mirroring and warping.

It also includes amazing metal, chrome, neon, pop art, glass, rainbow, sunshine and star effects. Additionally you can enhance, colorize, add edges to your photos or even encrypt them.

Last but not least, there are some effect that can be rarely found like feedbacks, grids or zooming. The over 120 basic effects of Plugin Galaxy can be adapted with the help of sliders, check boxes, color dialogs, color pickers and preview coordinates.

This way you have access to thousands of potential effects. Additionally there are 4 interface types to match the different effect types. Plugin Galaxy works in over 20 different host applications including:* Adobe Photoshop (Version 4 or higher) * Adobe PageMaker (Version 6 or higher) * Adobe Illustrator (Version 7 and higher) * Adobe ImageReady * CADlink SignLab (Version 5 and higher) * CiEBV Photoline (Version 5 or higher) * Corel Draw (Version 7 or higher) * Corel Photo House (Version 2 or higher) * Corel PhotoPaint (Version 7 and 8: only outside masks; Version 9: fully functional) * Corel Xara (Version 2 or higher) * Deneba Canvas (Version 6 or higher) * Fractal Design Detailer * imageN (A great FREEWARE tool) * Jasc Paintshop Pro (Version 5 or higher) * Macromedia Freehand (Version 8 or higher) * Macromedia Fireworks (Version 2 or higher, but only within selections) * Megalux Ultimate Paint (Version 2 or higher) * MetaCreations Painter (Version 5 or higher) * Microfrontier Digital Darkroom (Version 1.

2 or higher) * Micrografx Picture Publisher (Version 8 or higher) * Microsoft PhotoDraw 2000 * Right Hemisphere Deep Paint * SPG Colorworks:WEB (Version 4 or higher) * Ulead PhotoImpact (Version 4 or higher, but only within selections) * Ulead PhotoExpress (Version 2 or higher, but only within selections) * Ulead Gif Animator (Version 3 or higher).

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