We've had a look at Aperty before, the new portrait editor from Skylum, which also offers the popular AI-based photo editor, Luminar.
The company says update 1.3.0 introduces powerful new retouching tools, significant UX improvements, and expanded language support, making portrait editing more efficient and precise than ever.
Here's What's New
- Wrinkle Removal – Smooth out fine lines while preserving natural skin texture.
- Lips Smoothing – Refine lip appearance for a natural look.
- Lips Blemish Removal – Easily eliminate small imperfections.
The user interface has also been improved:
- Streamlined Image Import – A more intuitive and efficient import process with fewer steps.
- Automatic Project Naming – Default names are now assigned automatically to new projects.
- Crop Tool Enhancements:
- New Hotkeys – Esc to cancel, Enter to confirm edits for a smoother workflow.
- Proportional Scaling – Hold Mac: ⌥ (Option) / Win: Alt to scale the crop frame from the center.
- Curves Tool Update – Now displays numeric values for more precise adjustments.
- Updated Filmstrip Design – A refreshed look for improved navigation and usability.
- EXIF Panel Access – Clicking EXIF info in the top bar now opens a detailed image info panel.
- Improved Hotkey Visibility – Tooltips now display assigned hotkeys when hovering over tools.
- Transparent Feedback – New messages provide clear updates on user actions.
Aperty's Face Mesh technology enables detailed 3D facial mapping, ensuring accurate and seamless edits. This technology forms the foundation of Aperty's latest retouching tools.
Aperty's new segmentation system divides the face into three key zones using the Face Mesh technology. By analyzing each zone separately, photographers can apply precise adjustments where needed, refining facial features while maintaining a natural look.
Once a Face Mesh is generated and the face is segmented, Aperty's advanced computer vision technology analyzes facial features and applies adjustments tailored to each unique portrait. This intelligent automation is claimed to allow natural-looking edits without the need for complex manual refinements.
The software is just rolling out today, so I haven't had a chance to test or evaluate it yet. It's in competition with many other editors, some aimed specifically at portraits are Evoto, and Portrait Professional.
Pricing
Aperty is currently available at a 50% discount until the end of March.
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Annual Subscription: $99.50 / €89.50
- Includes a 7-day trial and a 14-day money-back guarantee.
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Perpetual License: $199.50 / €174.50 (one-time purchase)
Renewal Options:
- Auto-renewal: $99 / €89 per year (available by selecting the checkbox at checkout)
- Manual renewal: $119 / €109 per year (can be purchased separately through the Skylum Account)
More Info
You can learn more about Aperty 1.3.0 at this link.
