AKVIS Sketch

AKVIS Sketch is a specialized photo editing application that transforms photos into pencil sketches, watercolor paintings, and charcoal drawings. Developed by AKVIS, this software is widely used by artists, photographers, and designers who want to create realistic hand-drawn effects without manual sketching.

Key Features:

1. Realistic Sketch Effects:

   • Converts photos into pencil, charcoal, or watercolor-style drawings.
   • Offers classic and artistic styles for different sketching effects.

2. Customizable Sketch Parameters:

   • Users can adjust stroke intensity, edge strength, shading, and detail levels.

3. Preset Library & Custom Styles:

   • Includes ready-to-use presets for quick results.
   • Allows users to create and save custom settings.

4. Color & B&W Sketching:

   • Convert images into black-and-white sketches or retain color elements.

5. Timeline Feature:

   • Shows step-by-step sketch transformation, allowing fine-tuning.

6. Background & Text Effects:

   • Add canvas textures, backgrounds, and text overlays to enhance artwork.

7. Standalone & Plugin Version:

   • Works as a standalone application or as a plugin for Adobe Photoshop, Corel PaintShop Pro, and other image editors.

Common Uses:

• Creating digital sketches and illustrations
• Converting portraits into hand-drawn artworks
• Graphic design and artistic effects for marketing materials
• Enhancing photos with creative sketch filters

System Requirements:

Available for Windows and macOS, with support for popular image formats like JPEG, PNG, and PSD.