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AKVIS Refocus for Mac

Improve the sharpness of out-of-focus images.

$39.00
In English
Version 11.6.1035.22065
4.1
Based on 6 user rates

AKVIS Refocus overview

AKVIS Refocus improves sharpness of out of focus images. AKVIS Refocus can process the entire photo or bring into focus only the selected part to make the subject stand out against the background. It's also possible to add bokeh and lens blur effects to your photos.

AKVIS Refocus modes:
  • Refocus: mode makes blurred photos sharp and clear. You can re-focus the entire image or only certain details. When shooting an object or a landscape at a distance, you may notice that the picture looks hazy. The software will make the photo more distinct and thus more impressive.Even if a photo looks sharp enough, there is always room for improvement. To draw attention to certain details, you can use selective focus. In digital photography the selective focus technique is used to shoot portraits, macro and close-up photographs. For this purpose, one switches to aperture mode and adjusts the settings till the subject is in focus. With the software you can separate the subject from the background using special tools; to achieve a more realistic selective focus effect you can sharpen one part of the photo and blur the rest (Deluxe/Business).
  • Tilt-Shift mode allows leaving a sharp strip in the image, adding gradual blur at the edges, with smooth transitions between the regions and with bokeh effects. This mode gives the objects on the photo a "toy" look. It blurs the outer parts and makes the objects appear as if they are miniature models. In real photography, you can achieve this effect with special tilt-shift camera lenses. Using the software you can bring any photo into a world of miniatures!
  • Iris Blur mode (Deluxe/Business) creates shallow depth-of-field effect, blurring the background while keeping the subject in focus. In contrast to the previous mode, this one lets you specify the shape of the sharp area (ellipse, rectangle). Real photographers can achieve this effect by opening aperture and using different lenses. With this program you can create a blur background in a click.
  • Motion Blur mode allows to simulate the movement in static images. It creates the photographic illusion of a fast-moving object by smearing the image in the straight line direction. You can apply the effect to either an entire image or put an accent to certain areas by blurring the background. Add action to your images!
  • Radial Blur mode creates a circular blurring effect normally caused by rotating or zooming the camera while shooting a picture. The mode allows you to choose between two options:
    • Zoom Blur option makes the image appear to move toward or away from the viewer.
    • Spin Blur option creates the appearance that the image is spinning.
  • Revive your images with outstanding blur effects!

What’s new in version 11.6.1035.22065

  • Added native support for the Apple M1 series of processors.
  • Discontinued support for Publishing module.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

AKVIS Refocus for Mac

$39.00
In English
Version 11.6.1035.22065
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4.1

(5 Reviews of AKVIS Refocus)

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RJC.NJNYC
RJC.NJNYC
Apr 7 2017
6.5.571.14258
0.0
Apr 7 2017
0.0
Version: 6.5.571.14258
was updated to v7.0 on 3-29-17
Magosilvan
Magosilvan
Feb 28 2013
3.0.281.9653
4.5
Feb 28 2013
4.5
Version: 3.0.281.9653
The all new "Iris Blur mode" is amazing and easy to adjust to one's need by changing orientation and form. It only seems to miss the "undo"(present in other modes).
Helmo-Hass
Helmo-Hass
Feb 28 2013
3.0.281.9653
0.0
Feb 28 2013
0.0
Version: 3.0.281.9653
just gave it a try and all i get is the application crashing upon saving the image. tested on mountain and snow leo well...
Peterpan23
Peterpan23
May 19 2011
1.0
0.0
May 19 2011
0.0
Version: 1.0
I did try to redo the tutorial "The Gift of Flowers" on http://akvis.com/en/refocus-tutorial/examples/flowers.php with exact the same settings like recommended. My result is far away from that result-pic shown in the tutorial. If you take a closer look to their compare the akvis-result with the original unprocessed picture with 200% you clearly see, that this can't be the same pic. Tons of more details in the structure of the petals are never ever a result of a "refocus" or any other filter in the real world ;-)
Snake-One
Snake-One
May 3 2011
1.0
5.0
May 3 2011
5.0
Version: 1.0
The program is a time saver, but I am not ready to pay $39.00 for it. I think 19.95 would be more fair price.
Magosilvan
Magosilvan
Feb 28 2013
4.5
Feb 28 2013
4.5
Version: null
Markl55
Markl55
Oct 29 2012
3.0
Oct 29 2012
3.0
Version: null
Deltam
Deltam
May 3 2012
5.0
May 3 2012
5.0
Version: null
Gregory-Hogan
Gregory-Hogan
Feb 20 2012
4.0
Feb 20 2012
4.0
Version: null
Snake-One
Snake-One
May 3 2011
5.0
May 3 2011
5.0
Version: null
Nigel-Ralf
Nigel-Ralf
May 3 2011
3.0
May 3 2011
3.0
Version: null