AliveColors

Image editor with advanced photo editing and graphic design capabilities. AliveColors combines raster and vector tools in an integrated environment. The software includes functions for color correction, photo retouching, batch processing, and artificial intelligence-based filters.

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• Color Correction. A complete system for adjusting tone, saturation, and brightness. Includes curves, levels, white balance, and color matching tools. Adjustment layers allow parameter modification without altering the original image.
• RAW Processing. Conversion of RAW files with detail preservation. Support for camera profiles and lens correction. Exposure adjustment, highlight recovery, and noise reduction on raw images.
• AI Point Selection. Automatic selection tool based on neural network algorithms. Precise identification of objects and complex edges. Selection refinement for difficult areas like hair and textures.
• Layers and Masks. Work with multiple raster and vector layers. Blending modes and variable opacity. Non-destructive mask system for advanced compositions.
• Vector Tools. Creation of scalable vector shapes. Design of logos and illustrations with editable paths. Outlining and filling objects with gradients and patterns.
• Neural Filters. Artificial intelligence effects for image transformation. Artistic stylization and automatic quality enhancements. Optimized processing for natural-looking results.
• Batch Processing. Applying adjustments to multiple images simultaneously. Format conversion and automatic resizing. Preservation of EXIF metadata during processing.
• Advanced Brush Editor. Brush customization with parameters for shape, texture, and dispersion. Support for graphics tablets with pressure sensitivity. Creation and management of brush sets.
• Portrait Retouching. Specific tools for working with faces. Skin smoothing, eye correction, and facial feature adjustment. Imperfection removal while maintaining natural textures.
• LUT Table Editor. Application and creation of color lookup tables. Import and export of industry-standard LUT files. Fine-tuning of color gradations for video and photography.
• Integrated AKVIS Plugins. Suite of specialized plugins included with the program. Artistic effects and restoration tools. Full integration with the main workflow.
• Sharpness Enhancement. Selective and global focusing with parameter control. Customizable sharpening masks and motion correction. Detail preservation during enlargements.
• Print Preparation. Prepress tools and color management. Support for ICC profiles and CMYK color modes. Resolution and dimension adjustment for different media.

AliveColors is developed by AKVIS, a company specialized in imaging software. The project started in 2015 as a companion editor to the AKVIS plugins. The first public version was released in 2016 for Windows. The code is written in C++ with Qt components for the cross-platform interface. The Mac OS version was incorporated in 2018, expanding the software's compatibility.

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