A Quick Look at the Upcoming FotoSketcher 4.20

Hi everyone,

I'm currently working on the next update, FotoSketcher 4.20, and I wanted to share a brief preview of what's coming. This version brings back a few familiar features and introduces some workflow improvements.

Bringing Back Classic Effects I am currently porting some of the last missing painting effects that were previously only available in FotoSketcher 3.98 (Windows-only) . While bringing them over, I've also made a few under-the-hood improvements to refine the results.

New Comicbook Print Effect Version 4.20 introduces a new comicbook print effect, which gives your photos a classic, halftone graphic novel look.

Advanced Script Mode For users who want more control over their processing, I am adding a new Advanced Script Mode. This will allow you to chain effects, combine images, add textures and frames, and more...

Batch Mode Integration To make the new script mode as useful as possible, I've made it fully compatible with Batch Mode. You will be able to build a custom script and run it automatically across an entire folder of images.

I'm currently putting the finishing touches on the code and fixing a few remaining bugs, but version 4.20 should be ready to download soon ;)

Thank you as always for your continued support and feedback.

Stay tuned!

All the best,

David

FotoSketcher Studio 4.10 is now available!

Hi everyone,

I'm happy to announce the official release of FotoSketcher Studio version 4.10 for Windows and macOS!

First of all, a huge thank you to everyone who tested Beta 1 and Beta 2 and took the time to report bugs and share feedback. Your help was invaluable in shaping this release.

Version 4.10 is focused on bringing back a much-requested feature, adding some creative tools, and improving the overall stability of the application - especially on macOS, where some of you experienced freezes after the 4.0 launch.

Made with FotoSketcher 4.10 — original photo credit: Craig Adderley on pexels.com

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What's new in version 4.10

• Batch Processing is Back: By popular demand, you can once again apply your favorite artistic effects to multiple images simultaneously. Access the batch mode window simply by pressing CTRL+B, select your images, choose your effect and parameters, and let FotoSketcher do the rest.
• Two New Photo Effects: Vintage Sepia and Retro Film effects - perfect for giving your photos that classic, timeless look or a nostalgic old-school film vibe.
• Expanded Language Support: The interface now includes 14 different languages and features automatic system language detection at startup - FotoSketcher will automatically match your operating system's language. To change languages press CTRL+L.
• Manual Brush Panning: Navigating your canvas while using the manual brush is now possible. Just hold CTRL + Left Mouse Button to click and drag to pan around your image.
• UI & Performance Enhancements: The user interface has been refined for a cleaner look and smoother experience. Updates include larger buttons, a bigger preview window, a new photo frame, and overall improved stability.
• Bug Fixes: I've resolved a number of underlying issues, including the frustrating app freeze that some of you experienced after the splashscreen in version 4.0. The entire launch sequence has been reworked to eliminate this problem. I also fixed specific issues with the preview window and the text tool. The macOS version in particular has received a lot of attention, with fixes for focus and window activation.

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Download (100% free)

Windows and macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel): https://fotosketcher.com/download-fotosketcher/

Both versions are digitally signed.

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A note of thanks

FotoSketcher Studio is and will remain free. If you enjoy using it and would like to support its development, you can always buy me a coffee ☕ - it is appreciated but never expected.

As always, please feel free to let me know what you think, and don't hesitate to report any bugs you might find.

Happy painting!

David 

FotoSketcher 4.10 Beta 2 is now available

Hi everyone,

I am pleased to announce that FotoSketcher version 4.10 Beta 2 is ready for download.

Thank you all for your continued support and for testing the previous beta. I've been listening to your feedback and working on bringing back some familiar features, as well as adding a few new things to improve your workflow.

Here is what is new in version 4.10 Beta 2:

• Batch processing is back: By popular demand, the batch processing feature has returned. You can now easily apply your favorite artistic effects to multiple images at once. Simply press CTRL+B to bring up the batch mode window.
• Improved photo effects: I have added two new and improved photo effects for you to try: Vintage Sepia and Retro Film.
• 14 languages included: Thanks to recent localization updates, the FotoSketcher interface is now available in 14 different languages.
• Panning in manual brush mode: For those of you who use the manual brush, you can now pan around your image more easily. Just hold down CTRL + left mouse button to click and drag your canvas.
• UI improvements: I’ve also included several user interface tweaks and under-the-hood adjustments to make the software look a bit cleaner and run smoothly (larger buttons, bigger preview window, a new frame, etc.).

As always, since this is a beta release, your feedback is very welcome. Please let me know how these updates are working for you, and feel free to report any bugs you might come across.

You can download the new beta (for Windows) here: https://fotosketcher.com/beta/FotoSketcher_4.10_beta2.zip

Happy FotoSketching!

David