Advanced Photo Tools - some cool PP software tools

rawr · 07-22-2010, 11:46 AM - **1 Like**

Just came across these guys:
Advanced Photo Tools

I think they are Czech, and they have a suite of very useful software tools that do:

- digital watermarking (like Digimarc etc)
- de-noising (like Noiseware, Noise Ninja etc)
- deblurring/ deconvolution (like Focus Magic)
- HDR and
- shadow recovery

Their Denoising tool
Image Denoising - Description - Advanced Photo Tools
even has a freeware version (Windows) and in my limited testing on some JPEG's out of my point and shoot Fujifilm F200EXR, it works very well, perhaps even a tad better than Noiseware.

The watermarking tool seems very useful and is way cheaper than services like Digimarc.
Invisible Watermarking - Description - Advanced Photo Tools

Some tools though, like the shadow recovery tool
Light and Shade Manipulation - Description - Advanced Photo Tools
are interesting, but performed S-L-O-W-L-Y on my PC.

Individually each tool is quite cheap to buy, and as a bundle the whole toolkit is quite affordable.

FWIW, YMMV, etc.

Adam · 07-22-2010, 03:36 PM

Their denoise tool looks great, even better than neat image! And it's only 10 bucks! Thanks for sharing this. +rep

**jpzk** · 07-23-2010, 07:47 PM

Which version do you download for "Denoising", either as a trial version or a useable one "free"?
JP

rawr · 07-23-2010, 11:31 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

Which version do you download for "Denoising", either as a trial version or a useable one "free"?
JP

DeNoiseMyImage is the de-noising app. The Freeware version is what I downloaded. It is completely usable, just slower than the Standard and Professional versions, and with no batch support, I think.
Image Denoising - Description - Advanced Photo Tools

Download page:
Download - Advanced Photo Tools

One thing to note: there are 32bit and 64 bit versions of each download. Get the one compatible with your CPU.

07-22-2010, 11:46 AM - 1 Like	#1
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Advanced Photo Tools - some cool PP software tools Just came across these guys: Advanced Photo Tools I think they are Czech, and they have a suite of very useful software tools that do: - digital watermarking (like Digimarc etc) - de-noising (like Noiseware, Noise Ninja etc) - deblurring/ deconvolution (like Focus Magic) - HDR and - shadow recovery Their Denoising tool Image Denoising - Description - Advanced Photo Tools even has a freeware version (Windows) and in my limited testing on some JPEG's out of my point and shoot Fujifilm F200EXR, it works very well, perhaps even a tad better than Noiseware. The watermarking tool seems very useful and is way cheaper than services like Digimarc. Invisible Watermarking - Description - Advanced Photo Tools Some tools though, like the shadow recovery tool Light and Shade Manipulation - Description - Advanced Photo Tools are interesting, but performed S-L-O-W-L-Y on my PC. Individually each tool is quite cheap to buy, and as a bundle the whole toolkit is quite affordable. FWIW, YMMV, etc.

07-22-2010, 03:36 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Their denoise tool looks great, even better than neat image! And it's only 10 bucks! Thanks for sharing this. +rep Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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07-23-2010, 07:47 PM	#3
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Which version do you download for "Denoising", either as a trial version or a useable one "free"? JP

07-23-2010, 11:31 PM	#4
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913 Original Poster	Originally posted by jpzk Which version do you download for "Denoising", either as a trial version or a useable one "free"? JP DeNoiseMyImage is the de-noising app. The Freeware version is what I downloaded. It is completely usable, just slower than the Standard and Professional versions, and with no batch support, I think. Image Denoising - Description - Advanced Photo Tools Download page: Download - Advanced Photo Tools One thing to note: there are 32bit and 64 bit versions of each download. Get the one compatible with your CPU.