FotoSketcher 4.0 Beta 2 released for MacOS and Windows

Hello everyone!

I’m getting very close to the final release of this major new version, but first, I wanted to share FotoSketcher 4.0 Beta 2 with you all. This update is available for both Windows and MacOS (Apple Silicon/Apple CPU for now).

A huge thank you to everyone who tested Beta 1 and sent in feedback. Your help is incredibly valuable to me. Beta 2 brings some fun new features, a bit of visual polish, and important stability improvements.

So, what’s new in Beta 2?

New Image History & Blending As you might notice in the screenshot below, I’ve added a new Image History Gallery at the bottom of the interface. You can bring it up by clicking "Show gallery" in the bottom right corner. This isn't just for looking back at your work; I wanted to add a bit more creative freedom. You can now select two images from your history and blend/combine them to create some really unique composite effects!

Workflow Improvements

• Manage Parameters: I’ve added the possibility to Reset, Save, and Load your effect parameters, so you can easily keep your favorite settings for future drawings.
• Preview Zoom: You can finally zoom in and out of the preview image to inspect the fine details of your image.

Visual & Interface Updates

• Inter Font (Windows): I’m now distributing the Inter font with the Windows version to make sure the UI looks good, no matter your system settings.
• New Frames: I’ve included a selection of new frames to help you give your art that perfect finish.
• "A Cup of Coffee?": I’ve redesigned the donation dialog box to look nicer :)

Under the Hood

• Improved Effects: I’ve tweaked several algorithms to get better results.
• Stability: I’ve been busy squashing bugs. This release includes numerous corrections to ensure a smoother experience for you. Hopefully, no more crashes or freezes (fingers crossed).

Download

You can grab the Beta 2 versions here:

• https://fotosketcher.com/beta/FotoSketcher_Windows.zip
• https://fotosketcher.com/beta/FotoSketcher_MacOS.zip

Just a quick reminder: The MacOS version currently supports Apple Silicon CPUs only.

I really hope you have fun with this new Beta! I'm working hard to get the official version 4.0 ready for you soon. As always, please feel free to let me know what you think.

Happy FotoSketching!