For 64-bit Windows users

Hi all,

If you have a 64-bit version of Windows, you might want to download the new 64-bit portable version of FotoSketcher (available here: http://www.fosshub.com/FotoSketcher.html or here: http://www.fotosketcher.com/PortableFotoSketcher_3.20_x64.exe).

Processing speed is roughly the same as with the normal 32-bit version of FotoSketcher, but much larger images can be used without encountering 'out of memory' errors.

I have successfully tested with a 12 000 x 8 000 pixels source image at 300 dpi. Rendering was pretty slow though ;-)

Don't hesitate to let me know if you have any problems with this 64-bit version.

All the best,

David

FotoSketcher 3.20 is officially released

Hi all,

FotoSketcher 3.20 is now officially released. As usual, you can download it here: http://www.fotosketcher.com/download-fotosketcher/

This version has better Windows 10 support, improved memory management (Pencil Sketch 1 and Linear Halftoning), a new popup window previewing each effect and various bug corrections.

Tip: If you wish to hide the new popup effect, simply edit the FotoSketcher.ini file (found in C:\Users\"username"\AppData\Roaming) and change True to False below the [Preview] line.

Original photo copyright ASSOCIATED PRESS / MATT SAYLES

Have fun with FotoSketcher!

David

FotoSketcher is 100% free for personal and commercial use,
but if you feel overly generous, you can buy me a nice cup of coffee ;-)
 

FotoSketcher 3.20 beta 1 available

Hi all,

Thanks to the feedback of many of you I believe I now have a stable version of FotoSketcher 3.20.
Here is beta 1 which should be close to the final release (unless a last minute show stopping bug is found of course): http://www.fotosketcher.com/FotoSketcher_3.20_beta1.exe

This version adds a popup preview window next to the drop down list of effects, improves Windows 10 compatibility and memory management and also solves a number of bugs.

All the best,

David

FotoSketcher 3.20 alpha 5 - for testing purposes

Hi all,

If you like to be on the bleeding edge, here is an early version of FotoSketcher 3.20: http://www.fotosketcher.com/FotoSketcher_3.20_alpha5.exe

I have tried to improve compatibility with Windows 10 and reduce occasional window flickering. There is also a new preview window next to the drop down list of effects as shown here:

I have also optimized Pencil Sketch 1, which can now process larger images than before without giving an out of memory error (I have successfully tested on a 7000x4000 pixels image).

I have tested this version on a Windows 10 PC and on a Windows 7 virtual machine, so I would be grateful if you could let me know if you encounter any bugs on your PC.

As a small bonus, here is a script file: http://www.fotosketcher.com/Painting9and10.zip. Unzip the file and open it in FotoSketcher's script window (F5). This is the output (source: Wikimedia commons):

All the best,

David