FotoSketcher Studio 4.20: A major release is officially here!

Hello everyone,

I am very happy to announce that FotoSketcher version 4.20 is now available for download. A big thank you to everyone who tested the beta version and provided such helpful feedback. Let's be blunt, I am quite proud of the new tools and improvements in this update. Hopefully I did not introduce too many new bugs...🤞

Here is a breakdown of what is new in this release:

- Three new effects As some of you requested, I have ported two classic effects from the old Windows-only 3.98 version: Watercolor 2 and Brushstrokes 2. I have also added a completely new Comic print effect, which is great for giving your photos a classic graphic novel look.

- Advanced Scripting and Batch Mode The new Script Editor is fully up and running. It allows you to write custom scripts to apply a specific sequence of effects. To help you get started, a reference sheet is included, along with a ready-to-use default script straight out of the box that combines three different watercolor renderings. Best of all, the script engine is fully compatible with batch mode, meaning you can apply your custom sequences to an entire folder of images automatically.

- History Gallery Upgrades I have added a new circular magnifying glass preview for the history gallery. This makes it much easier to inspect the fine details of your different image versions before saving. You can also now set any image directly from a thumbnail in the history gallery as your new source or result image, giving you a lot more versatility in your workflow.

- Menu and Workflow Additions The main menu is now more complete. I have added a "Combine source/result" option (F11) to easily merge or blend your images, and a convenient "Check for update" function directly in the menu so you can easily stay on the latest version.

Other improvements

• The Watercolor 1 effect now works much better when the "Erase background" option is deselected.

• After weeding out the last few bugs, this version also includes various UI tweaks and stability improvements under the hood.

You can download FotoSketcher Studio 4.20 for free here (Windows and MacOS): https://fotosketcher.com/download-fotosketcher/ 

I want to sincerely thank everyone who continues to support the project. Whether you test early versions, share your artwork, or support the software with a donation, it is always greatly appreciated and helps keep FotoSketcher completely free.

Have fun with the new version!