4 Welcome
New features
• 64-bit Operation for Faster Photo Editing
PhotoPlus X6 is fully optimized for operation on 64-bit computers,
and will automatically install for 64-bit operation accordingly. Open
photos of large image size, especially raw images, in an instant! Benefit
from all-round faster PhotoPlus performance.
• Intelligent Brush-based Selection
Use the Smart Selection Brush Tool to create fast accurate selections
which intelligently grow to objects and edges in your image. Improve
an existing selection by using smart edge refinement to perfect the
selection boundary.
• Improved Raw Image Control
Use Import Raw dialog for faster image loading and convenient in-
place photo adjustments: more powerful Lighting and Noise
Reduction adjustments; new Curves, HSL, Lens Distortion, Lens
Vignette, Black and White Film, and Unsharp Mask adjustments are
available. Use masks to selectively control areas subject to adjustment.
The Import Raw dialog also hosts Red-eye, Spot-repair, and Crop tools
for photo retouching.
• Tilt-Shift Effects for Miniature Scenes
The Depth of Field filter hosts the new Tilt-shift effect. Simulate
miniature scenes by targeting an area of focus and controlling the
extent of blurring, e.g. in the photo foreground and background.
• Fill Layers for Creative Colour Effects
For ease of use, editable fill layers take a solid or gradient fill (Linear,
Radial, Conical, or Square) without the need to define a selection or
shaped region to fill in advance. With opacity adjustment as well as fill
control you'll be able to create semi-transparent colour layers or solid-
fill backgrounds with ease. For more creativity, try applying blend
modes to fill layers.
• Vector Masks for Versatile Drawn Mask Control
Create vector masks that give you fully editable smooth curves for
masking on standard or adjustment layers.
